Replacing Media

Media Library Organizer allows you to replace an existing media file with a new one while preserving all of its metadata, categories, and existing links across your website.

How to Replace a File

From the Media Grid View

1. Navigate to Media > Library.
2. Click on the image or file you wish to replace.
3. In the attachment details modal, click the Replace Media button.
4. Select and upload the new file.

From the Media List View

1. Navigate to Media > Library and switch to the List View.
2. Hover over the item you wish to replace.
3. Click the Replace link in the action menu that appears below the item name.
4. Select and upload the new file.

What Is Preserved

When you replace a file, the following information is kept:

• Metadata: Title, Alt Text, Caption, and Description remain unchanged.
• Categories: The file stays in its assigned Media Library Organizer categories and folders.
• Attachment ID & Links: The Attachment ID is preserved, so all existing references to the file in your posts, pages, and widgets will automatically point to the new file.
• SEO: Since the Alt Text and Title are preserved, your SEO metadata stays consistent after the swap.

📝 Note: Only the file itself is replaced. All metadata, category assignments, and references remain exactly as they were before the swap.