Image Seems Connected to File

[Laura Fox]

Several times I've by accidentally change the name of a file and it has updated an already added image. I didn't think the images remained connected to the file. Is this a setting? I would prefer them not to be connected.

[Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps]

@Laura Fox while you can't override what happens when change a filename, there is a better way to review and manage images including editing file names - Attachment Manager by Easy Apps. 

• search by page(s)
• list of all attachments on a page
• filter by attachment version
• filter by if visible on a page
• bulk download, delete, move
• statistics

A suite of tools to manage attachments.

[Lucas Modzelewski _Lumo_]

Hi @Laura Fox , welcome to the Atlassian Community!

When you upload the same image Confluence should display a warning about it:

This mechanism allows you to maintain a history of file changes - for example, if you’re working on a design that evolves with each iteration. Additionally, if only the attachment on a page needs to be updated, it will be replaced smoothly. You can also preview previous versions directly:

You can change the file name in attachment properties.

Check this page to learn more about attachments: https://support.atlassian.com/confluence-cloud/docs/manage-uploaded-files/