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Problem:
The client deleted a file from the media library, but it still appears in Media Translation. Despite deleting all translations, one remains visible.
Solution:
We recommend checking in WPML > Languages > Site Languages to see if there is an active dialogue about old translations from inactive languages. If such a dialogue exists, use it to remove those contents. Additionally, ensure that the media is indeed removed from the media library by setting the admin bar language selector to "All languages". If the issue persists, we suggest visiting our support forum for further assistance.

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Last updated by Andreas W. 1 month ago.

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February 20, 2026 at 10:38 pm #17839538

johnH-55

I deleted the file from the media library, but it still appears in Media Translation. I’ve deleted it's all translations, but one of them remains. How I can delete it?

February 21, 2026 at 6:36 pm #17840312

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

Hello,

Please revise WPML > Languages > Site Languages.

Could it be that there is an active dialogue about old translations from inactive languages? If so, please use the dialog to remove those contents.

If this is not the cause of the issue, please verify that the media is, in fact, removed inside the media library while changing the admin bar language selector to "All languages".

Let me know if further assistance will be required.

Best regards
Andreas