Imagine you have an online store. Every day, you add new products and upload images. What next? You notice your media library is becoming a mess. Images are all over the place. It’s hard to tell which product each image belongs to.
You think, “There’s got to be a better way.”
Then, you find out renaming your images based on the product SKU. Things become easier with Media Library Tools. It’s like giving each image a name tag that matches the product. Suddenly, everything makes sense. Today we will be showing you how to rename based on product SKU in a very simple way.
4 Steps on How to Rename Based on Product SKU
Every product has a unique identifier called an SKU. When you’re managing your media files, it’s helpful to rename images based on these SKUs to stay organized. With our media library tool you can easily do it.
1. Install Media Library Tool
First you need to install the Media Library Tool from TinySolutions. To install the Media Library Tool plugin easily:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- In the search bar, type Media Library Tool.
- Find the plugin in the results and click Install Now.
- After installation, click Activate.
- Also required media library tool pro version
2. Go to Media Tools Settings
In your settings, you'll see which image belongs to which product. Each image will have a specific name tied to the product. You can check this in the media setting.
Media > Media Table
3. Set a Prefix
You can set a prefix for the images from here.
This helps in keeping the names consistent.
After setting the prefix, click “Save” to store the changes.
4. Select Images to Rename
Now, go to your media library. Select all the images that need renaming. Search for 'Rename Based on Product SKU'. In the search bar, type “Rename Based on Product SKU.”
Bulk Apply the Rename. Choose the “Bulk Apply” option and hit enter. This will rename all selected images based on their product SKU.
Conclusion
Renaming your images based on product SKUs is a small change that can make a big difference. It keeps your media library tidy and helps you find exactly what you need in no time. With just a few clicks, your images are organized and easier to manage. So, why not give it a try? Your future self will thank you for it!
