Proxy missing upload files from a remote server during local development. No need to download the entire uploads folder.
Alternatives to Coral – Remote Images
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Proxy missing media to a production origin so staging and local environments don't need a full copy of the uploads directory.
Automatically import external and remote images into your Media Library on save and rewrite the URLs to local copies. Built SSRF-safe.
Unlimited local AVIF and WebP conversion for the WordPress Media Library. No API keys. No monthly quota.
Bromate Remote Media Bridgev1.0.11
Use a remote WordPress uploads directory without copying your entire media library. Optionally cache media files locally as visitors browse your site.
Downloadyar Remote Mediav1.2.2
Offload your WordPress media to a remote download host over FTP/FTPS and automatically rewrite media URLs to the remote host.
Find broken images and where they're used, and clean up orphaned files in your uploads folder. Fast, free, no upsells.
Generate dummy blog posts (with categories and featured images) for development and testing.
Automatically convert uploaded images to AVIF/WebP locally using PHP. No external APIs, no limits, 100% privacy-friendly.