An easy way to free up storage space for my photos in the media library?

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  inqdragon · Member · Oct 8, 2014 at 9:28 pm

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  I am using 76% of my storage space and was interested in downsizing my photos. I decided to do so by using the “edit image” option in the media library and then scaling down. However, I guess that’s not working because every time I do it, it seems like I’m using more storage space. Please tell me there is an easy way to free up storage space for all the photos I’ve been putting into the media library since 1/1/13!! Thanks, Ann

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  thatrobyn · Member · Oct 9, 2014 at 10:49 pm

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  Hi Ann,

  There isn’t a bulk action to adjust those photos. Changing your photo sizes is a good idea, however. I did take a look at the first few photos in your library and noticed that they had files sizes and dimensions in common:

  File size: 2 MB
  Dimensions: 2448 × 3264px

  This is far larger than you’ll need on your site.

  Your theme, Adventure Journal, has a main column constraint of 690px in the 2-column layout you’re using. If you can adjust your photos accordingly from now on, you’ll extend the usage of your space upgrade greatly.

  If you don’t have photo editing software on your computer, you could use a free one such as BeFunky.com. You’d simply upload your image, select Resize, make sure you have “constrain proportions” selected, change the width to 690px, and save the image to your desktop. Then you can upload it to WordPress.com. Your photo sizes will much smaller.

  Unfortunately, you will have to adjust those older photos manually.

  I took the liberty of opening this one by opening the photo from your Media Library, and clicking Edit Image:
  https://annkoplow.wordpress.com/wp-admin/upload.php?item=43116

  The file was originially 2 MB and 2448 x 3264. I scaled the image to 690 x 920px. Now the image takes up 171 KB space.

  I hope this helps. If I can address any other concerns or questions, please let me know. Cheers!