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Problem:
You are trying to translate a US English web page to British English and duplicate all the graphics and layout from the source page, but the header image and other media items are missing in the US English version's media library.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend navigating to WPML > Settings > Media Translation. Ensure the following options are checked:

  • Translate existing media in all languages
  • Duplicate existing media for translated content
  • Duplicate the featured images for translated content

After confirming these settings, back up your site and click on the "start" button. This action will resync and ensure that all translated media is available.

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Last updated by hounOC 1 day, 19 hours ago.

Assisted by: Kor.

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June 18, 2025 at 1:52 pm #17146749

hounOC

Background of the issue:
I am trying to translate a US English web page to British English and duplicate all the graphics and layout from the source page. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link

Symptoms:
The header image is missing. When I checked the media library between these two versions, there are quite a lot of images missing in the US English version but exist in the GB English media library.

Questions:
Why are images missing in the US English version's media library?
How can I ensure the exact page layout and images/videos are duplicated between the US English and GB English pages?

June 20, 2025 at 7:45 am #17153004

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for contacting us. Please navigate to WPML > Settings > Media Translation > Make sure these options below are checked. Back up the site and click on the "start" button. This feature will resync and make sure all translated media is available.

Translate existing media in all languages
Duplicate existing media for translated content
Duplicate the featured images for translated content

June 25, 2025 at 7:47 am #17167399

hounOC

Thanks so much for the quick help