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Transform WordPress media uploads into physical folders

WP Media Folder, by default, is using a WordPress taxonomy to generate virtual folders to sort your media. The media uploads into physical folders option goes a step further and generate real folders on your server. So all your media URL will be accessible though their real server path.
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Move WordPress media into physical folders

Move WordPress media into physical folders

You can easily move your existing media, from custom taxonomies to physical folders on your server. All your server folders will be transformed and media will be moved.

Dynamically replace media links in your content

WP Media Folder will migrate all your existing media that are in your content into real physical folders. If your images are inserted into your posts, pages or products, its url will be replaced automatically when moving to physical folders.

Dynamically replace media links in your content
Moving physical media as background task

Moving physical media as background task

In order to monitor the progress of completion you can enable the Show status menu bar option. The number of files to be transferred will be displayed on the menu bar an queued.

Physical media URL does not impact performance

If you have a thousand images that you want to move, this task will take a lot of server resources. So you can set the background task speed in the case of a small server.

Physical media URL does not impact performance
Advanced physical folder URL replacement

Advanced physical folder URL replacement

Once the Physical folders option is enabled, you can edit the media physical URL path directly on every single image. The image will then be moved on your server and replaced in your WordPress content.

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Recent testimonials & ratings

Average rating for WP Media Folder, JoomUnited is 4.9 Star of 5 stars - based on 226 Reviews
Goldatlas
Goldatlas
CEO, F Institute

Multilingual

I'm working as a developer in a public company and this plugin is very powerful when it comes to integration. I have very quickly put in place a powerful system to display media only per user and per WPML language.
Goldatlas
Warszawa,Poland,
19 July 2025
Sara
Sara
Frontend dev, The blue company

Better WordPress experience

I think I've tried all the media manager enhancement plugins out there, WP Media Folder add some essentials features like image ordering, replacement and galleries. Don't search anywhere else for a pale copy of this plugin, this is so far the best one!
Sara
Brugge,Belgium,
01 July 2025
Christina
Christina
Writter,GeekFR

Very complete!

I have been a web designer for nearly 10 years and I must say that this Plugin is absolutely unique: working smoothly, the most feature rich in his category. Couple this with it's price then it makes it absolutely amazing.
Christina
Bordeaux,France,
07 May 2025
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Customer Support

Love overall this plugin gallery feature and their customer support. Vien, in customer support rocks! he helped me with all my questions and beyond that by giving SEO advice and Good WordPress practice. He is really helpful and professional.
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Warszawa,Poland,
11 June 2025

FAQ: Transform WordPress Media Uploads into Physical Folders

What does converting media to physical folders mean in WordPress?

This feature lets users move media files from WordPress’s virtual taxonomy-based folders into real physical folders on the server, making media URLs reflect actual server paths.

How can existing media be moved to physical folders?

WP Media Folder allows easy migration of all existing media from virtual to physical folders with a single action; the plugin automatically handles the transfer and updates folder structure.

Are media links in content automatically updated during migration?

Yes, when media items are moved to physical folders, all references in posts, pages, and WooCommerce products are dynamically updated with the new, real folder URLs—no manual changes are needed.

Will moving large numbers of files affect website performance?

Media moves are processed as background tasks, and users can control the processing speed, ensuring that even extensive migrations won’t overwhelm server resources or slow the website.

Can individual media file URLs be customized after enabling physical folders?

Absolutely, the physical folders feature lets users edit the server path of each image from the WordPress interface, and the image is moved, with its link updated instantly in the content.

What support and updates are included with the purchase?

The plugin includes one year of updates and technical support, works on multiple sites and domains, and is sold without recurring payments or expiry dates on usage.