Disable Thumbnail Generation Prevents WordPress from automatically creating multiple image sizes when you upload images. Saves disk space and speeds up uploads. Existing images keep their thumbnails, but new uploads only keep the original.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Prevents WordPress from automatically creating multiple image sizes when you upload images. Saves disk space and speeds up uploads. Existing images keep their thumbnails, but new uploads only keep the original.
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
- Disable specific sizes only.
- Disable all thumbnails (keep original only).
- Sizes to disable.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Prevents WordPress from automatically creating multiple image sizes when you upload images. Saves disk space and speeds up uploads. Existing images keep their thumbnails, but new uploads only keep the original.
- You want this Media feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Options you can configure for this module include:
- Disable specific sizes only
- Disable all thumbnails (keep original only)
- Sizes to disable
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Media or search for “Disable Thumbnail Generation”.
- Toggle Disable Thumbnail Generation on.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Disable Thumbnail Generation is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Media.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Disable Thumbnail Generation off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
Manage with WP-CLI
Section titled “Manage with WP-CLI”Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:
# Turn the module onwp powersuite module enable disable-thumbnail-generation
# Turn the module offwp powersuite module disable disable-thumbnail-generation
# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings livewp powersuite module get disable-thumbnail-generationManaging more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.
What does Disable Thumbnail Generation do?
Prevents WordPress from automatically creating multiple image sizes when you upload images. Saves disk space and speeds up uploads. Existing images keep their thumbnails, but new uploads only keep the original.
Is Disable Thumbnail Generation free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Disable Thumbnail Generation have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn Disable Thumbnail Generation off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Disable Thumbnail Generation, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/disable-thumbnail-generation/admin.php, modules/disable-thumbnail-generation/module.php.
Boot: admin · context: admin, rest, ajax, cron.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): intermediate_image_sizes_advanced.