Media is the general term for the files you upload to WordPress — images, videos, audio, and documents. All of these live in a central place called the Media Library.
Rather than uploading a file separately for each post, you upload it once to the Media Library, and it becomes available to reuse across any post or page on your site.
Managing Your Media Library
Over time, media libraries can grow cluttered with unused or duplicate files. Periodically reviewing and removing files you no longer need helps keep your site organized and can even free up storage space on your hosting account.
A Few Practical Tips
- Rename files descriptively before uploading, rather than leaving generic names like “IMG_2031.jpg.”
- Compress images to keep your site loading quickly.
- Add alt text to every image for accessibility and SEO.