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WPML Media Translation Addon
WPML Media Translation Addon is a WordPress plugin from OnTheGoSystems that extends WPML so you can translate media files.
Product facts
- Version
- 5.2.0
- Released
- 21 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.49 / year on its own
Overview
A multilingual site often needs more than translated text. An image with a caption in one language, or a video meant for one audience, can feel out of place on a translated page. WPML Media Translation Addon handles this by letting you translate media and its metadata, such as captions, alt text, titles and descriptions, so each language shows content that fits its readers.
The addon works inside WPML's translation management system, so administrators and translators use an interface they already know. It duplicates media for different languages and keeps those copies in sync with the original where needed. It suits blogs, online stores and corporate sites that already use WPML and want their media to follow the language of each page.
Features
- Translate images, audio and video: Handles a range of media formats, including images, audio and video files, so the addon fits different kinds of multilingual sites.
- Media metadata translation: Captions, alt text, titles and descriptions can be translated alongside the files, so the text attached to each media item matches the page language.
- Works inside WPML: Integrates with WPML's translation workflows, so translators can handle media in the same environment they use for text content.
- Automatic media duplication: Media files are duplicated for different languages, so each translated page can display the correct media version without manual setup.
- Alt and title tag handling: Image alt and title attributes are kept and translated for each language, so accessibility and search-related details carry over to translated pages.
- Media synchronization: Media stays in sync across translations, so updates to an original file can be reflected in the translated versions where necessary.
- Simple interface for teams: Site administrators and translators get user-friendly tools for media translation, which helps cut errors and keeps the process organized.
Best for
- WPML users who need translated images, video and audio
- Multilingual blogs, online stores and corporate sites
- Translators managing media and text in one workflow
Changelog
Version 5.2.0 — 21 October 2026
- Improved Using a different file for a translation works on Windows, and Media Translation's screens follow the admin language.
- New The Media Translation filter bar is now translated as one whole sentence, so it reads naturally in every admin language.
- Improved Applying a translation to a post with many custom fields is faster.
- Improved Uploading a different file for a translated media item works on Windows.
- Improved The Media Translation popup opens for media files that have no custom fields yet.
- Improved Built and released together with WPML 5.2.0, with the same shared library version.
Earlier versions
- 5.1.0 (29 September 2026): 3 new, 8 improved, 2 fixed
- 5.0.0 (13 September 2026): 2 new, 6 improved, 1 security
- 3.1.2 (10 June 2026): 2 fixed
FAQ
Is WPML Media Translation Addon free?
The code of WPML Media Translation Addon is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of WPML Media Translation Addon gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WPML Media Translation Addon is this?
Version 5.2.0, released 21 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update WPML Media Translation Addon?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of WPML Media Translation Addon for you.







