Implement functionality to allow profile image uploads on custom registration

I want to implement a custom registration page that not only takes in custom fields but also allows users to upload an image to be set as their profile picture. I’ve looked at some plugins that enable this functionality and so far, the only ones on my results are WP User Avatar Pro and Ultimate Member – User Profile & Membership. Both plugins seem to allow these functionalities but only on the Pro versions, and I want to see if I can implement this by myself. Also, I already have Paid Membership Pro plugin to I cant use Ultimate Member as well.

My idea with regards to the implementation is to add an image uploader element, then save that image to an S3 bucket with a column for usermeta table (say, profile_img) that sets the name for it during submit. Then, when referencing it, just use the user_id and profile_img and call it to link with the profile. Is this an elegant solution or does anyone have better ideas for its implementation?

• This topic was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by midnitedev.