WordPress provides a dedicated section called Media Settings, allowing users to configure how media files, such as images and videos, are stored, displayed, and managed on their websites. Proper configuration of these settings can improve your website’s performance, optimize media for various uses, and enhance the user experience.

What Are WordPress Media Settings?

Media Settings in WordPress control how your media files are stored, displayed, and managed on your website. These settings allow you to define default image sizes, organize your uploads, and optimize how media is used throughout your site. Proper configuration of these settings can significantly impact your site’s performance, load times, and overall user experience.

Steps to Access WordPress Media Settings

Step 1: Go to the WordPress login panel and enter the username and password to log in to WordPress. You can access the login panel by adding /wp-login.php at the end of your website URL. In my case, it is – http://127.0.0.1/wordpress/wp-login.php

After login, you’ll see a similar dashboard like this:

Step 2: Navigate to Media Settings

• From the WordPress Dashboard, look at the left-hand menu.
• Click on Settings > Media to open the Media Settings page.

Step 3: Configure Media Settings

• Adjust the settings for image sizes, file uploads, and embeds as needed.
• Click on the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page to apply your settings.