[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #32437: Uploaded images are still saved as a "resized" duplicate

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#32437: Uploaded images are still saved as a "resized" duplicate
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 Reporter:  wpdennis      |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  Media         |     Version:  4.2
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |     Focuses:
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Comment (by galbaras):

 @HKandulla if you prefer an optimised image, use an optimising plugin,
 which will do a better job anyway, e.g. converting to WEBP, removing Exif,
 etc, which WordPress doesn't do.

 The whole point of uploading an image at the precise size you need is
 doing the preparations ahead of time, which should include saving an
 optimised version. Otherwise, just upload whatever size you have and let
 WP take care of smaller sizes.

 This situation leaves an extra file that's identical for most people and
 serves absolutely no purpose.

 A better solution than the one above may be the one in #38281.

 This ticket has been open since v4.2!

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