Automating Image Optimization & Media Cleanup
Questions:
- How do I automatically optimize uploaded images?
- How do I clean up unused media?
- What happens to media with expired licenses?
Description:
Media Management controls image optimization and automated cleanup processes to help maintain storage efficiency and improve website performance. We will show you, step by step, how to:
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Optimize Images: Automatically compress uploads to improve website performance.
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Automate Cleanup: Remove unused media and expired assets after a set duration.
Solution:
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Navigate to System Data Management in the System.
System → System Settings → System Configuration → System Data Management
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Access Media Management - Navigate to the Media Management section within System Data Management.
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Enable Image Optimization
Toggle the "Automatically Optimize Images" setting. When enabled, newly uploaded images are automatically compressed.
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Set Image Quality Level
Define the Image Quality Level by inputting a number between 0 (Lowest quality) and 100 (Highest quality). For example, 80% is a standard baseline.
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Configure Expired License Cleanup
Toggle "Automatically Clean Up Media with Expired Licenses" to prompt the system to automatically remove media assets once their usage rights expire.
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Enable Auto Cleanup for Unused Media
Toggle "Auto Cleanup Unused Media". Once enabled, the "Number of Days Until Cleanup" field becomes active. Input the exact number of days the system should wait before deleting unused media files.
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Save Automation Rules
Click save to apply your rules. The media management features and automation settings will now behave precisely as configured.
Tips and Tricks:
Pro-Tips:
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Setting image quality to around 80% offers the best balance between fast page load speeds and visual clarity.
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Auto-cleanup features drastically reduce server storage costs over time.
Warnings:
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Be very careful when setting the "Number of Days Until Cleanup" field. If set too low, the system might delete seasonal media assets you intended to reuse.