Can I Create an Image Folder?

  • Resolved tamia

    (@tamia)


    8 years, 8 months ago

    I’m starting a new website (using Twenty Twelve theme) and would like to have a dedicated Images folder outside the theme or even at root. For previous websites I’ve used FTP to load images and intend to do so with my new site. I know that the Uploads folder is where WP stores media, but I would like a more streamlined linking system…

    http://www.example.com/Images

    Is there a way for me to do this? And if so, how do I set permissions on the folder?

    I’ve searched the forums and the web, but haven’t found quite what I need. Thanks to anyone who can help. Also, this forum seemed the best fit for my question, but if I’ve chosen the wrong place, my apologies.

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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    8 years, 8 months ago

    You can change the location of the uploads directory following this guide: https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Editing_wp-config.php#Moving_uploads_folder

    Thread Starter tamia

    (@tamia)

    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, James. Does this mean I can move the uploads folder out of the wp-content file? In other words, can I do this”

    http://www.example.com/uploads

    I appreciate your patience. I’m “self taught” (ie, I tap the knowledge base of more knowledgeable WP folks) so am a bit shaky on this kind of detail.

    • This reply was modified 8 years, 8 months ago by tamia.
    Keith

    (@keithdriscoll)

    8 years, 8 months ago

    YES, It is possible. However, if you are just looking to create an images folder for static images that you are using in your new website design, you would be best off creating a child theme and creating an images folder inside of your new custom theme (child theme). The purpose of creating the child theme is so that your customizations do not get overwritten when updating the parent theme (in your case, Twenty Twelve).

    How to create a child theme:

    https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Child_Themes#Creating_a_Child_Theme_from_an_Unmodified_Parent_Theme
    http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/how-to-create-a-wordpress-child-theme-video/

    Thread Starter tamia

    (@tamia)

    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks for helping me, Keith. Much appreciated. I’ll be trying my hand at creating a child theme this week, so I’ll find those links useful

    Thanks again.

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    8 years, 8 months ago

    @tamia Yes, if you want to host post/page/widget content images outside of the current structure, that’s how you do it.

    If you’re just referring to static images in the theme’s design instead, definitely do what @keithdriscoll has mentioned.

    Thread Starter tamia

    (@tamia)

    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks James! I’ll be posting static images on my website. I was a little concerned that if sometime in future I change themes, I might then have some headaches maintaining internal image links, thus my thinking that an images folder at a higher level might make sense.

    It’s great to have such knowledgeable folks willing to help a newbie like me. Maybe I can return the favor someday to others.

    Thanks folks.

    • This reply was modified 8 years, 8 months ago by tamia.
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