Media Sync
Import FTP uploads directly into the WordPress Media Library
AI Summary
Media Sync is a WordPress plugin that scans the upload folder and identifies files that are not yet registered in the Media Library. It enables retroactive importing of FTP uploads and bypasses file size limitations. Particularly useful for restoring backups and cleaning up broken Media Libraries.
✓ Pros
- + Bypasses upload size restrictions through direct FTP upload
- + Identifies unregistered files in the upload directory
- + Free basic version for fundamental synchronization tasks
✗ Cons
- − Performance issues with very large file volumes in the free version
- − May lead to timeout and memory problems depending on server configuration
Use Cases
- → FTP upload of large files to bypass upload limits
- → Retroactive registration of restored backup files
- → Cleaning and synchronization of incomplete Media Libraries
- → Migration of media between different WordPress installations
Who is it for?
WordPress administrators who need to upload large media files via FTP or repair broken Media Libraries after migrations.
Tags
Platform: web