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[Resolved] Media files on translated sites

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
Translate image information (caption, alt text, description) into a second language.
Solution:
There are two ways to add the image information to the translation image:
1. Go to WPML > Settings > Media Translation section > Enable option "Translate media library texts with posts". Then you can translate the image info when translating the post.
2. Activating the plugin WPML Media Translation > Go to WPML > Media Translation > Edit each translation image and translate the image info manually on your site.
Relevant Documentation:
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/media-translation/#id5

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Last updated by Long Nguyen 1 year, 1 month ago.

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October 19, 2023 at 2:37 am #14609631

mariannaF-4

I'm trying to understand where media files get uploaded to when they are uploaded under a different language. I'm am trying to make media files searchable based on the language that they were uploaded to.
October 19, 2023 at 10:11 am #14613537

Dražen Duvnjak
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

all media files uploaded are saved to the same folder and can be accessed from the Media Library screen, The only difference could be if you have uploaded them in 2nd language you will not see them if you check the Media library in the default language.

At the top, there is a language switcher you can use to switch languages. Each image / attached has language information attached to it.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Drazen
October 19, 2023 at 1:48 pm #14615731

mariannaF-4

Is there a way to synchronize this information with all the translated languages?

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October 23, 2023 at 2:46 am #14632713

Long Nguyen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh (GMT+07:00)

Hi Marianna,

There are two ways to add the image information to the translation image:

1. Go to WPML > Settings > Media Translation section > Enable option "Translate media library texts with posts". Then you can translate/copy the image info when translating the post.

2. Activating the plugin WPML Media Translation > Go to WPML > Media Translation > Edit each translation image and translate/copy the image info manually on your site.

Refer to the documentation https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/media-translation/#id5

Look forward to your reply.
Thanks