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WPML Media
WPML Media Translation Addon by OnTheGoSystems is an extension for the WPML multilingual plugin. It lets you translate images, videos, audio files and their metadata, so each language version of your WordPress site shows the right media with captions, alt text and titles in the visitor's language.
- Version
- 5.1.0
- Released
- Oct 1, 2026
- Developer
- WPML Multilingual Plugins
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in WPML Media 5.1.0
Version 5.1.0 · Oct 1, 2026
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What it does
Translating the text on a multilingual site is only part of the job. Images often carry captions, alt text and titles that stay in the original language, and some pages need a different image or video for each audience. Managing separate media libraries per language quickly gets messy. This addon handles media translation for sites that already run WPML, covering images, audio and video along with the descriptive details attached to them.
The addon works inside the translation management system that WPML already provides, so administrators and translators handle media in the same place they handle text. It can duplicate media files for each language automatically, which means translated pages display the correct version without manual setup. It also keeps media in sync across translations, so changes to original files can carry over to translated versions where needed. It suits multilingual blogs, online stores and company sites.
Best for
- Multilingual WordPress sites already running WPML
- Online stores with product images in several languages
- Translators and agencies managing multilingual client sites
Features
Translate media metadata
Translate captions, alt text, titles and descriptions for your media so each language version carries properly localized details alongside the files themselves.
Works inside WPML workflows
Translators manage media in the same translation environment WPML uses for text content, so there is no separate tool or process to learn.
Automatic media duplication
Media files are duplicated for each language automatically, so translated pages show the correct media version without you setting each one up by hand.
Translated alt and title tags
Alt and title attributes on images and other media are kept and translated, giving every language version its own descriptive text.
Images, audio and video
The addon handles a range of media formats, including image, audio and video files, so it fits sites with mixed media content.
Media synchronization
Media stays in sync across translations, so updates you make to original files can be reflected in the translated versions where necessary.
Simple translator tools
A straightforward interface gives site administrators and translators a clear way to work through media translations and keep them organized.
WPML Media older versions
- 5.0.0Sep 17
- 3.1.2Jun 12
- 3.1.1May 7
- 3.1.0Feb 5
- 3.0.0Aug 27, 2025
- 2.7.6Feb 10, 2025
- 2.7.5Nov 13, 2024
- 2.7.4Apr 2, 2024
- 2.7.3Jun 21, 2023
- 2.7.2Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about WPML Media
Do I need WPML to use this addon?
Yes. It is built as an extension of the WPML multilingual plugin and works within WPML's translation management system. It adds media translation to a site where WPML is already handling the translation of your text content.
Can I show a different image for each language?
Yes. The addon duplicates media files for each language, so each translated page can display its own media version. This lets you use localized images or videos where a single shared file would not suit every audience.
Which parts of a media file can be translated?
You can translate media metadata such as captions, alt text, titles and descriptions. The addon supports images, audio and video files, so the descriptive details on all of these can match the language of the page.
What happens when I change an original media file?
The addon keeps media synchronized across translations. When you update original media, those changes can be reflected in the translated versions where needed, which saves you from editing each language copy separately.
Is WPML Media free?
The code of WPML Media is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WPML Media is this?
Version 5.1.0, released Oct 1, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WPML Media?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WPML Media automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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