Can I delete image files from Media Library??

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  nonstop33 · Member · Jan 12, 2014 at 3:21 pm

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  Hello,

  I’m curious – to conserve space in my Media Library and also because previously I failed to correctly fill in the ALT text and properly label the image file names – I’m thinking of deleting the photo’s I’ve already attached to published posts.

  Is it okay for me to delete these uploaded and posted images?? Or do they have to remain in my library forever and ever?

  Sorry for the silly question.

  Thanks!
  Karen

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  justjennifer · Member · Jan 12, 2014 at 3:27 pm

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  If those images have been inserted in your posts, deleting them from the Media Library will cause blank spaces with a broken image icon to appear in your posts.

  If you need/want to add alt text or change image file names, etc., better to do so directly in the Media Library than to delete existing images and then upload them again. If you do this, you will have to reinsert all the images in your posts again!

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  nonstop33 · Member · Jan 12, 2014 at 3:42 pm

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  OMG! That’s good to know! Thank you for spelling it out.

  I’m glad I asked the question! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  justjennifer · Member · Jan 12, 2014 at 3:44 pm

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  You’re welcome! Whew!