Translation of file field in ACF

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Last updated by Andreas W. 7 months ago.

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September 19, 2025 at 9:54 am #17416174
philippS-64	Background of the issue: I am trying to translate a file field in ACF which is part of a field group. The translation mode for the field group is selected to 'Same fields in all languages'. Enabling 'Expert' mode might make that field translatable, but I need to make sure if that does not create any trouble with existing translations. Symptoms: No specific issue or error message mentioned. Questions: Will enabling 'Expert' mode create any trouble with existing translations?
September 19, 2025 at 7:06 pm #17417695
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, In this case the file field is by default set to "Copy": https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/recommended-custom-fields-translation-preferences-for-acf-and-wpml/ There should be no issue with using "Expert" mode and setting the field to "Translate", but it is important that any Repeater, Group, Clone, or Flexible Content fields remain on "Copy". A better solution might be using WPML > Media Translation. This plugin allows uploading alternative media files for second languages, which should also work with ACF. I suggest you give this a try and let me know if further assistance will be needed: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/media-translation/#how-to-display-different-media-per-language Note that after uploading alternative files for second languages at WPML > Media Translation, a dialog will show up that will allow you to scan all pages to replace the files accordingly. Best regards Andreas

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