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Generate Galleries Directly from Folders within the WordPress Media Library

WP Media Folder has an advanced gallery-from-folder function with 100% of the native WordPress Gallery system integrated. Create a gallery from a folder directly in your media manager. Go to the folder, create a Gallery and select your theme and options. This works with the Gutenberg editor or even the WordPress classic Editor. This feature is part of the WP Media Folder plugin.

Create Gallery from a WordPress Media Folder

Using a WordPress Media Folder in Creating Gallery

With your media organized into folders, you are almost ready to build stunning galleries with the help of a powerful WordPress gallery system and WP Media Folder. Choose a folder or sub-folder containing images, and select the theme which suits your gallery, and your gallery is live in no time!

Update Your Gallery Simply by Updating the Images In Your Folder

After creating the gallery from a folder we can update it (adding new images) without need to reopen the page where you those galleries were added, and also:

  • Modify the images folder source in gallery/pictures
  • Import and create galleries from server folders (using the WP Media Folder import tool)
  • Access all (Add new / Edit / Remove / View) true gallery images (formed from the media only)
Update a Gallery by Updating the Images in Your Folder
 Youtube, Vimeo and Dailymotion Video Gallery

Youtube, Vimeo and Dailymotion Video Gallery

WP Media Folder allows YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, Twitch and even local videos to be managed directly from your media manager, like any image. So it makes video galleries or even audio into image galleries. The main video gallery features:

  • Manage remote video as images
  • Have an HD image cover as a thumbnail
  • Play videos within a lightbox in galleries

4 Highly Customizable Themes that Let You Design Galleries

It has 4 themes in the gallery from folder:

  • A masonry wall gallery theme
  • An image slider gallery theme
  • Portfolio Style Image Title and Description Theme
  • A WordPress default theme supercharged
Create Designed Galleries with 4 Highly Customizable Themes
Gallery for Gutenberg and for the WordPress Classic Editor

Galleries for Both the WordPress Block Editor and Classic Editor

The gallery-from-folder feature can be used in the WordPress block editor with a dedicated block, and in the classic editor through the WordPress default gallery manager. That includes the classic editor widget module available in all WordPress 3rd party page builders.

Folders Gallery Shortcode Generator

Choose your media folder, theme and display options to create a shortcode which you can use to embed the gallery anywhere. The shortcode can be placed anywhere like page builder, custom field, WooCommerce, etc.

Gallery from Folders Shortcode Generator
Define the Default Gallery Theme Setting and Work Faster

Set the Default Gallery Theme for Faster Workflow

Each gallery created from a folder can use one of the 4 available themes. It can also be set in categories, wordpress theme settings as well upon gallery creation. Here is how to make fast galleries in the best way ever, all you need to do now — pick a folder and theme!

Do Custom URL Links in your Media Folder Gallery Images

In every media folder gallery, you can set a custom link for each image and specify the link's target: same window, new window or lightbox. This is the perfect tool to create a portfolio with internal links to present your work, for example.

Add Custom URL Links on your Media Folder Gallery Images
Sort Images in Your Media Folder Galleries

Organize Your Media Folder Galleries into a Grid with Sorting Images

The easiest way to sort and filter images in media library is by using WP Media Folder. You can sort in ascending and also, descending orders, so if you have added new images to a folder it will not be difficult for us clinicians. Sorting options are:

  • Custom ordering
  • By Date
  • By Name
  • Randomly

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FAQ: Create Galleries from Folder with the WordPress Media Library

Why we prefer Gallery from Folder instead of the default WP gallery?

Benefits of the Gallery from Folder feature in WP Media folder over standard WordPress gallery:

  • Gallery automatically updates as you add and delete images from your source folder
  • Unlimited Masonry, Portfolio and Slider gallery themes
  • Support to attach YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion Videos in galleries
  • Custom sorting with multiple advanced options: Custom order, Name or Date randomly
  • Galleries are simple to build with direct access to the images in your media folders without having pick and choose manually
Is it possible to add custom links to images in my Folder Galleries?

Absolutely! The Gallery from Folder feature allows you to add custom URL links to each image in your gallery. You can also specify the link target, choosing whether the link opens in the same window, a new window, or in a lightbox. This functionality is perfect for creating clickable portfolios, product showcases, or linking to related content on your site.

Are the Galleries created from Folders responsive?
Yes, galleries created using this feature are fully responsive and will automatically adjust to different screen sizes, ensuring a seamless viewing experience on mobile devices and desktops.
Can I add or remove images from a Gallery after it’s been created?
Yes, you can easily add or remove images from a gallery by modifying the contents of the corresponding folder in your media library. Any changes to the folder’s images will automatically reflect in the gallery.
Does creating a Gallery from a Folder duplicate images in my Media Library?
No, the feature does not duplicate images. It creates a gallery view based on the existing images in your chosen folder, without copying or moving the files.