Tensor Ray

“<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/linked-media-without-import" rel="ugc">Linked Media Without Import</a>” allows you to use images from external URLs in your media library without actually downloading them to your server. 
This approach significantly reduces your server’s storage consumption and lessens its load, as it doesn’t have to process the images (like creating thumbnails). 
By linking to media instead of importing, you can improve your website’s overall performance, especially if your site uses many large images.
Other resources
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<li>Check out my other plugin, “<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-flow/" rel="ugc">Post Flow</a>“, which helps you schedule your website’s content for automatic publishing.</li>
<li>I have also written a beginner’s guide, “<a href="https://sitebillion.com/posts/wp-react-plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">A Tutorial on Developing WordPress Plugins with React</a>“, to help you get started with plugin development.</li>
</ul>
Get in Touch
If you have specific needs for a WordPress theme or plugin, feel free to contact me. I will collect user requests and may develop new themes or plugins to address common problems and needs.

Linked Media Without Import

Link to media from other servers without importing them, saving your server's storage and improving performance.

Jay Parmar

Infinitie Technologies

SmartSync Lite makes it incredibly easy to offload your WordPress media library to Amazon S3 or DigitalOcean Spaces—no technical expertise required! The plugin automatically sets up your cloud storage for you, so you can focus on your content while SmartSync handles the heavy lifting. Save server space, speed up your site, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your media is safe in the cloud. If you want even more power—like Google Cloud Storage or Cloudflare R2 support, or advanced CDN and asset syncing—check out our <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>!
SmartSync Lite is built for creators, bloggers, and businesses who want a hassle-free way to store their WordPress media in the cloud. With just a few clicks, you can connect your site to Amazon S3 or DigitalOcean Spaces, and SmartSync will automatically create and configure the necessary cloud resources for you. No need to manually set up buckets or worry about permissions—the plugin takes care of it all.
Every time you upload images, videos, or other files, SmartSync Lite seamlessly syncs them to your chosen cloud storage. This not only saves valuable server space but also helps your website load faster for your visitors.
Want to unlock even more? The <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> adds support for Google Cloud Storage and Cloudflare R2, plus advanced features like Amazon CloudFront CDN integration and JS/CSS file syncing. <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">See all Pro features</a>
<h3>What’s included in SmartSync Lite?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amazon S3 Integration – Connect your WordPress site to your own S3 bucket. Media uploads are automatically offloaded and managed in the cloud. The plugin can even create the S3 bucket for you if it doesn’t exist.</li>
<li>DigitalOcean Spaces Integration – Prefer DigitalOcean? No problem! Easily link your Spaces account and enjoy the same seamless media offloading, with automatic setup handled by the plugin.</li>
<li>Effortless Setup – Just enter your AWS or DigitalOcean credentials and you’re ready to go. SmartSync Lite takes care of all the technical details, so you don’t have to.</li>
<li>Automatic Sync – Every time you upload media, SmartSync Lite moves it to the cloud and keeps everything in sync.</li>
<li>Error Tracking & Management – Stay informed with clear error messages and sync status, so you always know your files are safe.</li>
<li>Reset to Default – Quickly restore default settings if you ever need a fresh start.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Google Cloud Storage integration <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>Cloudflare R2 integration <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>Amazon CloudFront CDN integration <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>JS and CSS file synchronization <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>And more! <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Unlock all features</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Why use a CDN?</h4>
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) like CloudFront (available in the <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>) can dramatically boost your website’s speed and reliability. By serving your media files from servers located around the world, a CDN ensures that your visitors always get the fastest possible load times—no matter where they are. This reduces server load, improves SEO, and creates a better experience for your users. With SmartSync <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a>, enabling CDN is as simple as flipping a switch!
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Resource Check – Ensures Amazon S3 is properly set up.</li>
<li>Automatic Setup – Creates required AWS resources if they do not exist.</li>
<li>Synchronization Management – Monitors and logs file sync status and errors.</li>
</ol>
<h3>How to Generate AWS IAM Keys</h3>
<ol>
<li>Log in to the <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/console/" rel="nofollow ugc">AWS Management Console</a>.</li>
<li>Navigate to IAM (Identity and Access Management).</li>
<li>Click Users → Select or create a user.</li>
<li>Go to the Security credentials tab.</li>
<li>Click Create access key → Copy and store the keys securely.</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
Permissions Required: 
 – Amazon S3 (Full Access) 
 – Any additional permissions required based on your setup.
</blockquote>
<h3>How to Generate DigitalOcean Spaces Access Keys</h3>
<ol>
<li>Log in to your <a href="https://cloud.digitalocean.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">DigitalOcean Control Panel</a>.</li>
<li>In the left sidebar, click Spaces.</li>
<li>Click Manage Keys at the top right.</li>
<li>Click Generate New Key.</li>
<li>Enter a name for your key and click Create Access Key.</li>
<li>Copy and store your Access Key and Secret Key securely—you’ll need them to connect SmartSync Lite.</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
Permissions Required: 
 – Spaces (Full Access) 
 – Any additional permissions required based on your setup.
</blockquote>
<h3>Benefits of Using S3 or other cloud storage</h3>
<ul>
<li>Faster page loads with media offloading.</li>
<li>Reduces server load by offloading media storage.</li>
<li>Enhanced security with AWS Shield.</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later. 
For details: <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">GNU GPL v2</a>.
<h3>Localization</h3>
To generate a <code>.pot</code> file for translations, run: 
 `sh 
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar 
php wp-cli.phar i18n make-pot . languages/wp-smartsync.pot –exclude=vendor
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to third-party cloud storage services to manage file uploads, synchronization, and asset delivery. The services used are:
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
This plugin integrates with AWS S3 and related APIs for storing and retrieving media assets and configuration data.
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Bucket name, region, access credentials (user-supplied), and file metadata.</li>
<li>When: During initial configuration, file uploads, or API-based operations.</li>
<li>Terms: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/</li>
</ul>
Cloudflare R2 (<a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>)
Cloudflare R2 is used to store media files and access them via Cloudflare’s object storage API.
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Bucket name, region, access credentials (user-supplied), and file metadata.</li>
<li>When: When configured and used for uploads, downloads, or deletions.</li>
<li>Terms: https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/</li>
</ul>
DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces provides cloud object storage for files uploaded via the plugin.
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Space name, region, access credentials (user-supplied), and file metadata.</li>
<li>When: When performing file uploads or configuring DigitalOcean Spaces storage.</li>
<li>Terms: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/terms</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/privacy-policy/</li>
</ul>
Google Cloud Storage (<a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>)
The plugin optionally integrates with Google Cloud Storage or Google APIs for storing, syncing, or managing user media files.
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Bucket name, access credentials (user-supplied), file metadata, and API requests based on plugin functionality.</li>
<li>When: When the Google storage option is configured and used for upload/download operations.</li>
<li>Terms: https://cloud.google.com/terms/</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
</ul>

SmartSync Lite – Offload media cloud storage using AWS S3, Digital Ocean Spaces

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Linked Media Without Import vs SmartSync Lite – Offload media cloud storage using AWS S3, Digital Ocean Spaces