Ian Dunn

By default WordPress doesn’t overwrite an existing file if you upload a new one with the same name and directory. Instead, it appends a number to the end of the filename in order to make it unique, e.g., <code>filename.jpg</code> becomes <code>filename1.jpg</code>.
That isn’t always the desired behavior, so this plugin makes it so that any files uploaded will automatically overwrite existing files in the same folder, rather than creating a second file with a unique name. It will not overwrite files in other folders.
After activating the plugin, you won’t need to do anything else, it’ll start working automatically. If you run into problems, please check the FAQ and existing support forum posts before opening a new support request.

Overwrite Uploads

Overwrites files with the same name and folder when uploading, instead of storing multiple copies with unique filenames.

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The Replace Image plugin adds a button to the Attachment Details screen which allows you to upload or select an image to replace the current image while retaining the URL and attachment ID. This allows you to easily swap in an updated version of an image without having to re-select it in theme settings pages, post/page content, or anywhere else where it might be referenced.
Important: Disable your browser’s cache and any WordPress caching plugins before use; otherwise, the plugin may appear not to work. See Tools > Replace Image for instructions.
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Replace Image

Old images and database entries remain, no links are updated to the new entries. I followed instructions -- no perceivable change. If it once worked, it no longer does.

Doesn't replace, just uploads new image

I was needing a plugin to enable the replacement of some broken media, tried others but they cannot do it, only replace existent media, and then Replace Image is the one that worked and fitted for my needs.

Great tool!

Upload a new version of an image without deleting the old image attachment, so that references to the image remain intact.

Overwrite Uploads vs Replace Image