Media Cleanup & Optimization before Hetzner Offload

Before offloading your media to Hetzner Object Storage, it's smart to clean up your media library. Removing duplicates, unused files, and optimizing images can significantly reduce your storage costs and improve site performance.

Our Media Cleanup & Optimization service performs a comprehensive audit of your WordPress media library. We scan for duplicate files—images that have been uploaded multiple times or exist in different formats. We also identify unused media files that aren't referenced anywhere on your site.

For images, we apply intelligent optimization techniques that reduce file sizes without noticeable quality loss. This includes:

• Compression optimization for JPEG and PNG files
• WebP conversion where appropriate
• Removal of unnecessary metadata
• Proper sizing and scaling

We provide you with a detailed report before making any changes, showing exactly what will be removed or optimized. You have full control to approve or reject specific items. Once approved, we execute the cleanup safely, ensuring no active content is affected.

After cleanup, your media library is leaner, faster, and ready for offload. This reduces your Object Storage costs and improves page load times. Many sites see 30-50% reduction in media storage after cleanup.

This service is particularly valuable if you've been running WordPress for a while and have accumulated a large media library over time.