Changing images on site without losing ranking

[Justin45]

A number of images on my site rank very well under google image search but need to be replaced with updated versions. If I keep the file name and pixel dimensions identical will switching the image effect my rankings?

Thanks!

[Justin45]

Thanks for the advice. I'm switching the image out for a whole new one but will keep the filename dimensions and size approximately the same.

This is my first post here and really appreciate everyone's help!

Thanks!

[irvingw]

Change the image names if they aren't SEO friendly though

[EGOL]

Yes.  Same name.

It really isn't a new image.  It is the old image with an edit or two.

Just edit and reupload.

[cyberlicious]

You're saying your new image has the old name?

[EGOL]

I edit my images frequently without seeing problems.    Just edit the image.  Don't change the size or the file name or the file type.  Sometimes they might disappear for a day or a few but are back in the rankings.

[cyberlicious]

Are the images ranking because of the page or because of the image?