WordPress automatically creates multiple thumbnail sizes whenever you upload an image. These extra image files can take up unnecessary storage space, especially on websites with many uploads.
In some cases, WordPress also automatically links images to the original media file, which may not always be desirable.
If you do not use extra thumbnail sizes or automatic image links, you can disable them easily from the WordPress settings area.
To disable automatic thumbnail generation and image linking:
Go to:
Settings > Media
Set all thumbnail size values to 0 and save the changes.
When inserting images into posts or pages, choose:
Link To > None
This prevents WordPress from automatically linking images to the original uploaded file.
Disabling unnecessary image thumbnails can help reduce server storage usage and simplify media management on WordPress websites.
