remove images backup

Comand SSH:

find . -type f -name *backup -exec rm -f {} \;

I used a command in the directory from ssh and it has worked perfect!

More than 10GB liberated

@rompeguesos – Thanks for sharing!

– Cais.

I am also in need of deleting all the originals to free up space and reduce file count.

Is there a way to do this across my 200+ folders containing NextGen galleries (without going into each one obviously)?

Also, is there a risk in a noob (me) doing this sort of SSH Command on my server? If there isn’t much risk, where do I type such a query.

Thanks guys,
Mike

@honeytrek – Although a similar idea this is still best as a separate topic for yourself.

The rule of thumb I generally recommend for using copy and pasted code is if you don’t understand it, don’t use it. In this case, the command seems fine (and reportedly works) but it will require you have command line access on your server in some fashion. This is outside the scope of our support but may be able to be addressed by your web hosting service.

You may also explain to them the basic premise of what you want to do and then ask them to follow though with that idea. As it is, you will also likely need to change some setting in NextGEN Gallery (such as turning off the backups option which is set to Yes by default) otherwise you may go through this operation only to create more “originals” going forward.

Thanks!

– Cais.

Thanks for the reply Cais, I will do just that (reach out to my host before I take down my entire site.

And while I have you, how do I switch back from NextGen to the traditional WordPress Galleries? Or do you guys lock us in for life….lol (hope that’s not the case ??

@honeytrek – We do not have an export functionality in NextGEN Gallery but that also does not mean you are “locked in”. You can manually download the images from your site and then re-upload them via the WordPress Media Manager as needed.

If you have any additional questions or concerns please start a new topic for them.

Thanks!

– Cais.