# Getting Started

Welcome to Rethumbify Pro! This guide will help you set up and use the plugin effectively to manage your thumbnail regeneration.

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Please note that Rethumbify Pro is currently in beta. We're actively working on new features and improvements. If you experience any issues or have any feedback, feel free to contact us at <support@rethumbify.com>.
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[Installing ReThumbify Pro](/installing-rethumbify-pro)
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[Activating Your License Key](/activating-your-license-key)
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[Regenerating Thumbnails](/regenerating-thumbnails)
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# Installing ReThumbify Pro

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to "Plugins" > "Add New" in the left sidebar.
3. Click the "Upload Plugin" button at the top of the page.
4. Click "Choose File" and select the plugin zip file you received in your purchase confirmation email.
5. Click "Install Now" and wait for the installation to complete.
6. After installation, you'll see a "Plugin installed successfully" message.
7. Click the "Activate Plugin" button to enable the plugin.

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Haven't received your purchase confirmation email? [Click here](https://app.gumroad.com/license-key-lookup).
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# Activating Your License Key

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1. Navigate to Tools > ReThumbify > License in the WordPress dashboard.&#x20;
2. Enter the license key you received in your email after purchase.&#x20;
3. Click Activate License.


# Regenerating Thumbnails

### Bulk-Regenerate Thumbnails

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1. In your WordPress admin, navigate to Tools > ReThumbify > Bulk Regenerate from your WordPress admin dashboard.&#x20;
2. Click the "Start Regeneration" button to start regenerating thumbnails in bulk.

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Rethumbify Pro handles thumbnail regeneration in the background, so feel free close the page while the plugin continues the process for you.
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### Pause & Resume Regeneration

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If you decide to pause the regeneration process, simply click the "Cancel" button. When you're ready to continue, click "Resume Regeneration" to pick up where you left off.

### Email Notification

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Rethumbify Pro also includes a Notify on Completion setting. If enabled, you'll receive a notification when the regeneration process is completed. You can enable this option in the Settings section of the plugin under Rethumbify > Dashboard.

### Selective Regeneration

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Selectively regenerate thumbnails by filtering images based on "post type" or "upload date." This allows you to target specific content types (e.g., posts, pages, custom post types) or images uploaded within a set timeframe. Apply these rules in Rethumbify's settings to save time and resources while optimizing only the images that matter.

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We're working on adding even more rules in future updates, giving you even greater control over which images to target!
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### Regenerate Thumbnails for a Single Image

To regenerate thumbnails for a single image:

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.&#x20;
2. Navigate to Media > Library.&#x20;
3. Find the image you want to regenerate.\
   Click the "Regenerate Thumbnails" link below the image.
4. Click the "Regenerate Thumbnails" link below the image in List View, or the "Regenerate Thumbnails" button on the image popup in Grid View.


# Release Notes

### Version 0.7 - Wed 16 Oct, 2024&#x20;

* Use edited image version for thumbnail regeneration when available

### Version 0.6

* Fixed minor bugs
* Improved stability

### Version 0.5

* Fixed minor bugs

### Version 0.4

* Improved efficiency and speed of background processing
* Minor fixes and improvements

### Version 0.3

* Fixed bugs and improved overall stability

### Version 0.2

* Added option to selectively regenerate thumbnails from the past hour
* Improved progress tracking accuracy
* Enhanced background processing efficiency
* Fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability

### Version 0.1

**New Features:**

* **Background Processing:** Regenerate thumbnails in the background, allowing you to continue using your site without interruptions.&#x20;
* **Pause/Resume Functionality:** Easily pause the regeneration process and resume it later.
* **Selective Regeneration:** Fine-tune which images to regenerate based on specific criteria, such as post type and upload date.&#x20;
* **Email Notifications:** Stay informed with email alerts once the regeneration process is complete, including a summary of processed images and any encountered errors.

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Feedback: We are continuously working to improve Rethumbify Pro. If you have any suggestions or encounter issues, please reach out to us at <support@rethumbify.com>.
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