Desktop Media Uploader

Desktop Media Uploader for WordPress works with a companion desktop application for macOS and Windows 11 to upload, overwrite, optimize, resize, and process WordPress media files from your desktop.

Instead of relying on browser uploads, PHP upload limits, or server-side image processing, the desktop app handles the heavy work locally and securely sends completed media to your WordPress site.

Use it when you need to upload large batches, replace many existing media files, process thousands of images, or avoid tying up your web server during media-heavy work.

What it does

• Bulk upload media files and folders Drag files or folders into the desktop app and process large media batches from one upload queue.

• Bulk replace existing media files Replace multiple existing WordPress media files in one operation instead of updating files one by one.

• Process thousands of files from your desktop Built for high-volume media workflows, product image updates, catalog refreshes, migrations, and large media libraries.

• Optimize images before upload Create optimized JPEG, WebP, and AVIF files locally before they are transferred to WordPress.

• Resize and control media sizes Use familiar WordPress-style defaults, then enable or disable the image sizes you want the app to create.

• Add watermarks during upload Apply watermark images using simple positioning options during the desktop processing workflow.

• Reduce server load Image resizing, optimization, conversion, watermarking, and upload queue handling are performed by the desktop app instead of your hosting account.

• Clear upload results View upload progress, overwritten file counts, optimization savings, skipped conversions, errors, retries, and logs.

Why use a desktop app?

Traditional WordPress uploads depend on browser sessions, PHP limits, web server configuration, and server-side image processing.

Desktop Media Uploader moves the upload workflow to your computer. The desktop app prepares files locally, then sends completed media to your WordPress site through this plugin.

Result: high-volume WordPress media uploads with less server strain and fewer browser-upload headaches.

Desktop App Required

The companion desktop application is required to use this plugin.

Desktop app and free trial: https://wpspeedmeup.com

The desktop app:

• Works on macOS and Windows 11
• Handles uploads, optimization, resizing, conversion, watermarking, and bulk media replacement
• Connects to any WordPress site where this plugin is installed and activated

The WordPress plugin acts as the secure communication endpoint for the desktop app.

Bulk media replacement

Desktop Media Uploader can replace existing WordPress media files in bulk.

This is useful when you need to update product images, replace seasonal graphics, refresh catalog media, or sync a large group of files without manually replacing each item one at a time.

Overwrite rules are intentionally strict. If multiple matching media entries are found, the app blocks the overwrite and reports the conflict instead of guessing.

Image optimization and conversion

The desktop app can create optimized image files before upload, including WebP and AVIF versions when enabled.

If a converted file is larger than the source file, the converted file is discarded automatically.

The upload summary can show savings for optimized images, WebP files, WebP thumbnails, AVIF files, and skipped conversions.

Beginner-friendly, power-user ready

The desktop app includes tooltips for new users and advanced settings for experienced users.

Tooltips can be disabled when you no longer need guidance.

Open API

This plugin exposes an open API. Developers can build custom upload tools or integrations that communicate with it.

Third-Party Service Disclosure

This plugin works with the Desktop Media Uploader companion desktop application, available from wpspeedmeup.com. The desktop application is a separate product and is required to use this plugin.

The desktop application is available as a free trial. After the trial period, continued use requires a paid annual licence for $11.99. Full pricing details are available at https://wpspeedmeup.com.

When in use, the desktop application connects directly to your WordPress site through this plugin’s REST endpoints. Media files are transferred only between the desktop app and your WordPress installation.

The desktop application also communicates with wpspeedmeup.com for licence verification and update checks. This is handled by the desktop application, not the WordPress plugin. Please refer to the privacy policy for details of what data is transmitted during these requests.

Privacy Policy: https://wpspeedmeup.com/privacy-policy/