Title: PixelVault — Media Library Folders Author: Rayhan Uddin Published: جُون 26, 2026 Last modified: جُلائی 2, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/pixelvault/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3587727) ![](https://ps.w.org/pixelvault/assets/icon.svg?rev=3593502) # PixelVault — Media Library Folders By [Rayhan Uddin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rayetun/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pixelvault.1.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#description) * [Reviews](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#reviews) * [Installation](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#installation) * [Development](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/) ## Description 📁 **PixelVault** adds a drag-and-drop folder panel to your WordPress Media Library so you can sort images, videos, PDFs, and audio into unlimited nested folders. Folders are **virtual** — physical files never move, no URLs change, and standard WordPress export/import works without any special steps. #### ✨ Core Features * 📂 **Unlimited nested folders and subfolders** — no depth limit, no folder count limit * 🔗 **Assign files to multiple folders** — one file can appear in as many folders as you like * 🎨 **Folder colour coding** — colour-label folders for instant visual orientation * 🖱️ **Drag-and-drop sidebar** — reorder folders, move files, and create subfolders by dragging * ⚡ **Auto-assign uploads** — new files go straight into whichever folder is selected * 🔍 **Search and sort** — find folders instantly; sort manually, by name, or by file count * ⌨️ **Keyboard shortcut** — press “n” to create a new folder * 🖲️ **Right-click context menu** — Rename, Delete, Lock, Create subfolders, Copy gallery shortcode, Import ZIP to folder, Download all files * 🌐 **RTL language support** — full right-to-left layout #### 🛠️ Organisation and Productivity Tools **📦 ZIP File Import** Right-click any folder and choose “Import ZIP to folder”. Upload a .zip archive and PixelVault extracts and assigns every image, video, audio file, and PDF directly into that folder. **🗺️ Media Usage Map** Right-click any image and choose “Where is this used?” to see every post, page, or custom post type that references the file — useful before replacing or deleting files. **⬇️ Bulk Download as ZIP** Right-click any folder to download all its files as a ZIP archive. **🔒 Folder Locking** Lock any folder to prevent accidental renaming, deletion, moving, or file reassignment. Locked folders display a padlock badge. **📊 Storage Analytics** Full storage overview with total size, average file size, file-type breakdown chart, top-10 largest files, and per-folder size distribution. Available under **Settings Analytics** and as a WordPress Dashboard widget. **✏️ Bulk Alt Text Editor** Batch-edit alt text on all images that are missing it — useful for accessibility and image SEO. Edit multiple files at once without opening each one individually. **🔄 Media Replace** Swap any file in place, keeping the same URL and attachment ID. All existing references on posts and pages continue to work automatically. **🎯 Smart Filters** Dynamic built-in views that update automatically: Missing Alt Text, Unused Files, Recent Uploads, and Large Files. **🗂️ Auto-Categorise Existing Media** Bulk-organise your existing media library in one click via the import icon at the bottom of the folder panel. Choose a rule: * 📅 **By Year** — creates a folder per year (e.g. _2023_, _2024_). * 🗓️ **By Month** — creates a folder per month (e.g. _January 2024_, _February 2024_). * 🏷️ **By File Type** — creates _Images_, _Videos_, _Audio_, _PDFs_, _Documents_, and _Spreadsheets_ folders. Choose **Unassigned only** to leave already-organised files untouched, or **All files** to reassign everything. PixelVault previews the result before making any changes. **🚚 Import from Other Plugins** One-click migration from FileBird, Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, and Enhanced Media Library. Folder hierarchy and all file assignments are copied automatically. Go to **Settings Tools Import from Another Plugin**. The original plugin’s data is never modified. **💾 Export and Import** Back up your entire folder structure as a JSON file and restore it on any WordPress site — no SQL required. **🔐 Role Permissions** Granular folder access per WordPress user role: control who can create, edit, and delete folders independently. #### 🧩 Gutenberg, Elementor, and Divi * 🖼️ **PixelVault Gallery block** — insert a folder’s contents as a responsive gallery with lightbox directly in the block editor * 📝 **[pixelvault_gallery] shortcode** — classic editor, widgets, and theme template support * 🎛️ **Elementor** — folder panel works inside the Elementor media modal * 🏗️ **Divi** — folder panel works in the Divi backend builder and the Divi Front End Builder * 🌍 **Universal compatibility** — PixelVault hooks into WordPress’s native media modal, so it works with any theme or page builder #### 🏛️ Architecture: Virtual Taxonomy PixelVault stores folder assignments in WordPress’s native taxonomy tables (`wp_term_relationships`). Physical files stay exactly where they are. Deleting a folder never deletes files. #### 👩‍💻 For Developers Full REST API and documented action/filter hooks. **🔌 REST API** — Full CRUD at `/wp-json/rayetun-medianest/v1/folders`. Authenticate with `X-WP-Nonce`. **⚙️ Action hooks (selection):** * `rayetun_medianest_folder_created( $term_id, $folder_id, $args )` * `rayetun_medianest_folder_renamed( $term_id, $new_name )` * `rayetun_medianest_folder_moved( $term_id, $new_parent, $old_parent )` * `rayetun_medianest_folder_deleted( $term_id, $folder_object )` * `rayetun_medianest_folders_reordered( $ordered_term_ids )` * `rayetun_medianest_attachment_assigned( $attachment_id, $term_ids, $context )` **🔧 Filter hooks (selection):** * `rayetun_medianest_get_folders( $folders, $post_type )` — modify the folder list * `rayetun_medianest_auto_assign_target( $term_id, $attachment_id )` — override the upload target folder * `rayetun_medianest_smart_folders( $defs )` — register custom dynamic folders **JavaScript hooks** (via `@wordpress/hooks`) let you add items to the folder/image context menus and the bulk-action bar. A full list of PHP and JavaScript hooks with examples ships in `HOOKS.md` inside the plugin. ## Screenshots [⌊Dashboard of PixelVault — All features at a glance.⌉⌊Dashboard of PixelVault — All features at a glance.⌉[ Dashboard of PixelVault — All features at a glance. [⌊Folder sidebar in the WordPress Media Library — unlimited nested folders with colour coding.⌉⌊Folder sidebar in the WordPress Media Library — unlimited nested folders with colour coding.⌉[ Folder sidebar in the WordPress Media Library — unlimited nested folders with colour coding. [⌊Right-click context menu — rename, delete, lock, download ZIP, import ZIP, and more.⌉⌊Right-click context menu — rename, delete, lock, download ZIP, import ZIP, and more.⌉[ Right-click context menu — rename, delete, lock, download ZIP, import ZIP, and more. [⌊Storage Analytics — per-folder breakdown, file-type chart, and top-10 largest files.⌉⌊Storage Analytics — per-folder breakdown, file-type chart, and top-10 largest files.⌉[ Storage Analytics — per-folder breakdown, file-type chart, and top-10 largest files. [⌊Import from another plugin — one-click migration from FileBird, Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, and Enhanced Media Library.⌉⌊Import from another plugin — one-click migration from FileBird, Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, and Enhanced Media Library.⌉[ Import from another plugin — one-click migration from FileBird, Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, and Enhanced Media Library. [⌊Media Usage Map — see every post and page that references a file.⌉⌊Media Usage Map — see every post and page that references a file.⌉[ Media Usage Map — see every post and page that references a file. [⌊Bulk Alt Text Editor — batch-edit missing alt text across your entire library.⌉⌊ Bulk Alt Text Editor — batch-edit missing alt text across your entire library.⌉[ Bulk Alt Text Editor — batch-edit missing alt text across your entire library. [⌊Import Existing Media — auto-organize your existing media into folders by a chosen rule (By Year, By Month, By File Type)⌉⌊Import Existing Media — auto-organize your existing media into folders by a chosen rule (By Year, By Month, By File Type)⌉[ Import Existing Media — auto-organize your existing media into folders by a chosen rule (By Year, By Month, By File Type) [⌊Media Replace — Swap any media file in-place, keeping the same URL and post ID.⌉⌊ Media Replace — Swap any media file in-place, keeping the same URL and post ID.⌉[ Media Replace — Swap any media file in-place, keeping the same URL and post ID. [⌊Folder Permissions — Control which roles can perform folder actions. Administrators always have full access.⌉⌊Folder Permissions — Control which roles can perform folder actions. Administrators always have full access.⌉[ Folder Permissions — Control which roles can perform folder actions. Administrators always have full access. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * PixelVault Gallery ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Go to **Media Library** — the folder panel appears on the left. No configuration is required to get started. ## FAQ ### ❓ Will this break my media URLs or move my files? No. PixelVault uses virtual folders — it only stores a taxonomy relationship between your attachment and a folder label. Physical files are never moved. No URLs change. ### 🔗 Can one file appear in multiple folders? Yes. PixelVault supports many-to-many assignment — the same file can appear in as many folders as you like. ### 🗑️ What happens to my files if I delete a folder? Your files are completely unaffected. They remain in the media library; only the folder assignment is removed. Child folders are automatically moved up to the deleted folder’s parent. ### ♻️ What happens if I uninstall PixelVault? All folder data is removed cleanly on uninstall: taxonomy terms, term relationships, and the plugin’s custom table are deleted. Your media files are never touched. ### 🔌 Is there a REST API? Yes. Full CRUD is available at `/wp-json/rayetun-medianest/v1/folders`. Authenticate with a standard `X-WP-Nonce` header. ### 🚚 Can I import my folders from FileBird, Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, or Enhanced Media Library? Yes — all four are supported. Go to **Settings Tools Import from Another Plugin**, scan for importable plugins, and click Import. The original plugin’s data is never modified or deleted. ### 🧩 Does it work with Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg? Yes. The folder panel works inside Elementor’s media modal, in both the Divi back- end and front-end builders, and the Gutenberg media uploader. There is also a dedicated PixelVault Gallery Gutenberg block. ### 💬 Get Support Post in the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/). We aim to respond within 24 hours on business days. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3eb0e392fc46110aa7b771127975107a19666718691a1693cf98bc1409da9dac? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Highly recommended plugin to organize media Library](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/highly-recommended-plugin-to-organize-media-library/)󠁿 [Rajib Barua](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rajibbaruaexp/) جُلائی 5, 2026 1 reply Here’s a genuine and professional review you can post: PixelVault has made organizing my WordPress media library very much easier. I highly recommend it to anyone managing large media libraries on WordPress. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6c350e3a85e5461264317de0e5981676b2572872399fe7e2688c35954e184f75? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent Media Library Organization – Simple, Fast, and Reliable](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-media-library-organization-simple-fast-and-reliable/)󠁿 [Syed Ameen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ameen8055/) جُلائی 5, 2026 1 reply PixelVault – Media Library Folders has made managing my WordPress media library much easier. The folder system is intuitive, responsive, and works exactly as expected without slowing down the site. It helps keep images, documents, and other media assets well organized, which is especially valuable for websites with a large number of files. The plugin has a clean interface, is easy to use, and integrates seamlessly with the WordPress Media Library. It has improved my workflow significantly by making it much faster to find and manage media. If you’re looking for a lightweight, reliable, and user-friendly media organization plugin, I highly recommend PixelVault – Media Library Folders. Great work by the developers! [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “PixelVault — Media Library Folders” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Rayhan Uddin ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rayetun/) [Translate “PixelVault — Media Library Folders” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pixelvault) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pixelvault/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/pixelvault/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pixelvault/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pixelvault/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.0 * New: ⭐ Starred Folders — mark favourite folders and pin them to the top of the media library sidebar (per user). * New: 🗂️ Folder Templates — save your current folder structure as a reusable template and apply it in one click (Settings Tools). * New: Folder Structure Backup — export your folder structure to a JSON file and re-import it on any site. * New: Developer hooks — added a full set of PHP actions/filters and JavaScript hooks so add-ons can extend PixelVault. See HOOKS.md. * Tweak: Assets now use file-modification-time cache-busting, so updates always load without a hard refresh. * Fix: Quick Action cards on the dashboard no longer overlap on some screen widths. #### 🎉 1.0.0 * Initial release. * Unlimited nested virtual folders with colour coding and drag-and-drop sidebar. * Right-click context menu: rename, delete, lock/unlock, subfolder creation, gallery shortcode copy, ZIP import, usage map, bulk download. * Keyboard shortcut: press n to create a new folder. * Auto-assign new uploads to the selected folder. * Search and sort controls (manual, A-Z, Z-A, file count). * Role-based folder visibility and granular role permissions panel. * Folder Locking with padlock badge. * Bulk Download as ZIP — download any folder’s contents as a zip archive. * ZIP File Import — upload a zip and extract media directly into a folder. * Media Usage Map — see every post and page that references any image. * Import from other plugins — one-click migration from FileBird (v5 and v6), Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, and Enhanced Media Library. * Auto-Categorise Existing Media — bulk-assign unorganised files into folders by year, month, or file type. * Storage Analytics — overview dashboard, file-type chart, and per-folder size breakdown. * Bulk Alt Text Editor — batch-edit missing alt text. * Media Replace — swap any file in place, preserving its URL and attachment ID. * Smart Filters — Missing Alt Text, Unused Files, Recent Uploads, Large Files. * PixelVault Gallery Gutenberg block with lightbox support. * [pixelvault_gallery] shortcode for classic editor and theme templates. * Elementor media modal integration. * Divi backend and frontend builder integration. * REST API — full CRUD at /wp-json/rayetun-medianest/v1/folders. * AJAX fallback for environments where the REST API is restricted. * JSON Export and Import for folder structure backup and restore. * RTL language support. * Documented action and filter hooks for developers. * No external services, no data collection. ## Meta * Version **1.1.0** * Last updated **4 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/) * Tags * [folders](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/folders/)[media folders](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-folders/) [media library](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)[media organizer](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-organizer/) * [Advanced View](https://bcc.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Rayhan Uddin ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rayetun/) ## Support Got something to say? 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