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Problem:
The client finds the media translation settings in WPML confusing and wants to use the same images across different translations without duplicating them.
Solution:
If you're experiencing confusion with WPML's media translation settings and wish to use the same images across various translations, we recommend keeping the current settings unchanged. When you translate your pages or posts, the media will not be physically duplicated on your server. Instead, an additional database entry will be created, linking the translation to the same image as the original. We suggest testing this setup on a few pages with images to see how it functions.

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Last updated by Andrey 5 months, 3 weeks ago.

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June 20, 2024 at 9:02 pm #15767192

valerioG-9

Background of the issue:
I am trying to use the same images for every translation on my site hidden link. I don't want to duplicate the media; I just want to use the same pictures. The settings I see are very confusing.

Symptoms:
The settings for media translation in WPML are confusing.

Questions:
Can you explain the settings for media translation in WPML better?

June 20, 2024 at 10:12 pm #15767845

Andrey
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Thank you for contacting WPML support.

If you want to use the same images for your content, leave the settings as they are and start translating your pages or posts.

Duplicating media means that no physical file will be duplicated on your server, just an additional entry created in your database that will point your translation to the same image as the original.

I think the best approach is to test out a few pages with images and see how it goes.