Infinitie Technologies

Jay Parmar

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

SmartSync Lite makes it incredibly easy to offload your WordPress media library to Amazon S3 or DigitalOcean Spaces—no technical expertise required! T …

Masoud Golchin

Morteza Mohammadnezhad

WP Fitter

Reza Bahreynipour

Advanced Media Offloader helps you optimize your WordPress media handling by automatically uploading your media files to S3-compatible cloud storage services.
Struggling with server space limitations? Want to improve your site’s performance by serving media through a CDN? This plugin handles the technical work of migrating your media to the cloud, rewriting URLs, and maintaining compatibility with your existing content.
<h4>Key Benefits</h4>
<ul>
<li>Reduce server storage requirements and costs</li>
<li>Decrease server load when serving media files</li>
<li>Improve global site loading speeds when combined with CDN services</li>
<li>Maintain full compatibility with WordPress media functions</li>
<li>No need to modify existing content – URLs are automatically rewritten</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported Cloud Providers</h4>
<ul>
<li>Amazon S3 – The industry standard object storage service</li>
<li>Cloudflare R2 – S3-compatible storage with zero egress fees</li>
<li>DigitalOcean Spaces – Simple object storage from DigitalOcean</li>
<li>Backblaze B2 – Affordable S3-compatible storage with predictable pricing</li>
<li>Wasabi – Hot cloud storage with predictable pricing</li>
<li>MinIO – Any S3-compatible storage (MinIO, OVHcloud Object Storage, Scaleway, Linode, Vultr, IBM COS, and more)</li>
</ul>
Not sure which provider to choose? Check our <a href="https://wpfitter.com/blog/best-cloud-storage-for-wordpress-media-pricing-comparison/?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=advanced-media-offloader&utm_content=pricing-comparison" rel="nofollow ugc">cloud storage pricing comparison</a> for real-world cost breakdowns.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Automatic Offloading – New media uploads are automatically sent to your cloud storage</li>
<li>Smart Policies – Create advanced rules to control exactly which files are offloaded and when, giving you granular control over your storage. (<a href="https://wpfitter.com/blog/implementing-smart-retention-policies-with-advanced-media-offloader/?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=advanced-media-offloader&utm_content=smart-policies" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more</a>)</li>
<li>Bulk Migration & WP CLI – Easily move existing media to the cloud with powerful command-line support for bulk operations and automation (<a href="https://wpfitter.com/blog/advmo-bulk-offload-with-wp-cli?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=advanced-media-offloader&utm_content=bulk-offload-cli" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more</a>)</li>
<li>Thumbnail Regeneration Compatibility – Compatible with WP-CLI <code>wp media regenerate</code> command and the Regenerate Thumbnails plugin. Regenerated thumbnails automatically offload to cloud storage. Note: Not compatible with Full Cloud Migration retention policy.</li>
<li>Smart URL Rewriting – All media URLs are automatically rewritten to serve from cloud storage</li>
<li>File Versioning – Add unique timestamps to media paths to prevent caching issues</li>
<li>Flexible Retention – Choose to keep local copies or remove them after successful offloading</li>
<li>Mirror Deletion – Optionally remove files from cloud storage when deleted from WordPress</li>
<li>Custom Paths – Configure custom path prefixes in your cloud storage</li>
<li>Image Optimizer Compatibility – Works with <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/webp-uploads/" rel="ugc">Modern Image Formats</a> (recommended), Imagify, and EWWW Image Optimizer. Optimized WebP and AVIF files are automatically offloaded alongside originals. (<a href="https://wpfitter.com/blog/ewww-imagify-support-added-to-advanced-media-offloader/?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=advanced-media-offloader&utm_content=image-optimizer-compatibility" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more</a>)</li>
<li>Developer-Friendly – Extensive action and filter hooks for extending functionality (<a href="https://wpfitter.com/documents/advanced-media-offloader/development-hooks/?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=advanced-media-offloader&utm_content=developer-hooks" rel="nofollow ugc">View Documentation</a>)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Documentation</h4>
For developers looking to extend or customize the plugin behavior, we provide comprehensive documentation for all available hooks:
<a href="https://wpfitter.com/documents/advanced-media-offloader/development-hooks/?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=advanced-media-offloader&utm_content=developer-hooks" rel="nofollow ugc">View Developer Hooks Documentation →</a>
Quick example – skip offloading files larger than 5MB:
<pre><code>add_filter('advmo_should_offload_attachment', function($should_offload, $attachment_id) {
 $file = get_attached_file($attachment_id);
 if ($file && filesize($file) > 5 * 1024 * 1024) {
 return false;
 }
 return $should_offload;
}, 10, 2);
</code></pre>
<h3>Configuration</h3>
For security, cloud provider credentials are stored in your <code>wp-config.php</code> file rather than the database.
Note: Domain and endpoint URLs will automatically be prefixed with <code>https://</code> if you don’t include it, but we recommend always including the full URL for clarity.
<a href="https://developers.cloudflare.com/r2/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare R2</a> Configuration
<pre><code> define('ADVMO_CLOUDFLARE_R2_KEY', 'your-access-key');
 define('ADVMO_CLOUDFLARE_R2_SECRET', 'your-secret-key');
 define('ADVMO_CLOUDFLARE_R2_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name');
 define('ADVMO_CLOUDFLARE_R2_DOMAIN', 'your-domain-url');
 define('ADVMO_CLOUDFLARE_R2_ENDPOINT', 'your-endpoint-url');
</code></pre>
<a href="https://www.digitalocean.com/products/spaces" rel="nofollow ugc">DigitalOcean Spaces</a> Configuration
<pre><code> define('ADVMO_DOS_KEY', 'your-access-key');
 define('ADVMO_DOS_SECRET', 'your-secret-key');
 define('ADVMO_DOS_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name');
 define('ADVMO_DOS_DOMAIN', 'your-domain-url');
 define('ADVMO_DOS_ENDPOINT', 'your-endpoint-url');
</code></pre>
<a href="https://min.io/docs/minio/linux/administration/identity-access-management/minio-user-management.html" rel="nofollow ugc">MinIO</a> Configuration
Use this for any storage that supports the S3 API via a custom endpoint (e.g., MinIO, OVHcloud Object Storage, Scaleway, Linode, Vultr, IBM COS). Select this if your provider isn’t listed separately.
<pre><code> define('ADVMO_MINIO_KEY', 'your-access-key');
 define('ADVMO_MINIO_SECRET', 'your-secret-key');
 define('ADVMO_MINIO_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name');
 define('ADVMO_MINIO_DOMAIN', 'your-domain-url');
 define('ADVMO_MINIO_ENDPOINT', 'your-endpoint-url');
 define('ADVMO_MINIO_PATH_STYLE_ENDPOINT', false); // Optional. Set to true if your MinIO server requires path-style URLs (most self-hosted MinIO setups). Default is false.
 define('ADVMO_MINIO_REGION', 'your-bucket-region'); // Optional. Set your MinIO bucket region if needed. Default is 'us-east-1'.
</code></pre>
<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/s3/" rel="nofollow ugc">Amazon S3</a> Configuration
<pre><code> define('ADVMO_AWS_KEY', 'your-access-key');
 define('ADVMO_AWS_SECRET', 'your-secret-key');
 define('ADVMO_AWS_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name');
 define('ADVMO_AWS_REGION', 'your-bucket-region');
 define('ADVMO_AWS_DOMAIN', 'your-domain-url');
</code></pre>
<a href="https://www.backblaze.com/apidocs/introduction-to-the-s3-compatible-api" rel="nofollow ugc">Backblaze B2</a> Configuration
<pre><code> define('ADVMO_BACKBLAZE_B2_KEY', 'your-application-key-id');
 define('ADVMO_BACKBLAZE_B2_SECRET', 'your-application-key');
 define('ADVMO_BACKBLAZE_B2_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name');
 define('ADVMO_BACKBLAZE_B2_REGION', 'your-bucket-region');
 define('ADVMO_BACKBLAZE_B2_DOMAIN', 'your-domain-url');
 define('ADVMO_BACKBLAZE_B2_ENDPOINT', 'your-endpoint-url');
</code></pre>
<a href="https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/creating-a-new-access-key" rel="nofollow ugc">Wasabi</a> Configuration
<pre><code> define('ADVMO_WASABI_KEY', 'your-access-key');
 define('ADVMO_WASABI_SECRET', 'your-secret-key');
 define('ADVMO_WASABI_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name');
 define('ADVMO_WASABI_REGION', 'your-bucket-region');
 define('ADVMO_WASABI_DOMAIN', 'your-domain-url');
</code></pre>
<h3>Using the S3 PHP SDK</h3>
The Advanced Media Offloader utilizes the AWS SDK for PHP to interact with S3-compatible cloud storage. This powerful SDK provides an easy-to-use API for managing your cloud storage operations, including file uploads, downloads, and more. The SDK is maintained by Amazon Web Services, ensuring high compatibility and performance with S3 services.
For more information about the AWS SDK for PHP, visit: 
<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/sdk-for-php/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://aws.amazon.com/sdk-for-php/</a>

Advanced Media Offloader


This plugin really sped up my website by offloading media to the cloud.



Highly recommend!


Improved Site Speed


Works perfectly. Only miss the WP CLI integration for quick mass upload (which already seems to be under the developer radar). Great job!


Great, Simple and Fully Functional


Fantastic plugin. Easy to setup and rolling. All working fine with no issue. 



Much appreciated for the effort you guys put in. 



Thank you


Great Plugin - Recommend

Save server space & speed up your site by automatically offloading media to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2 & more.

SmartSync Lite – Offload media cloud storage using AWS S3, Digital Ocean Spaces vs Advanced Media Offloader