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Best plugin of all time to categorize WordPress media library with folders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Let's organize WordPress media library folders using a drag and drop organizer.<\/p>\n\n

TEST DRIVE<\/strong><\/a> | GO PRO (Lifetime License)<\/strong><\/a> \ud83d\udc8e<\/p>\n\n

FileBird transforms your WordPress media library with intuitive folder organization, smooth drag & drop, and smart sorting. Locate images faster, easily insert them into Gutenberg blocks, quickly identify and remove unused files.<\/p>\n\n

The free version allows you to create unlimited main folders<\/strong> and subfolders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Documentation<\/a> | Compare FileBird Free vs Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NjeEbqmMVwU]<\/p>\n\n

\u26a1\ufe0f FEATURES<\/h3>\n\n

FileBird allows you to create virtual folders to categorize your WordPress media file uploads<\/a>. So when you move files and folders around, it won\u2019t break the permalinks to your images in the page\/post content.<\/p>\n\n

With FileBird, you can save time on WP media management, search for any files & folders, sort them out, add product image gallery, download\/export media folders, etc. That\u2019s a great way to boost your admin workflow and productivity.<\/p>\n\n

NEW - Folder Tree Themes (PRO)<\/strong>\nInstead of the traditional gray shade of folder icon, now you can transform your \"Folderella\" into Dropbox<\/strong> theme or Windows 11<\/strong> styling.<\/p>\n\n

Download Media Folder (PRO)<\/strong>\nExport an entire media folder, including its subfolders and files, in a single ZIP file. Keep the same folder structure. Backup categorized media files.<\/p>\n\n

Smart Startup Folder<\/strong>\nChoose a specific folder or previously opened folder upon startup. Quickly get back to work. Save more time.<\/p>\n\n

File Location<\/strong>\nLocate any file in its details modal and easily change its containing folder.<\/p>\n\n

Friendly User Interface<\/strong>\nDrag and drop to upload or bulk move files into folders. Drag and drop to arrange folders and subfolders.<\/p>\n\n

Smart Context Menu<\/strong>\nRight-click on any FileBird folder to quickly create a subfolder, rename, set color, cut, paste, or delete it just the way you do on your computer.<\/p>\n\n

Full Control In One Toolbar<\/strong>\nFileBird\u2019s collapsible sidebar provides you with ultimate control over all WordPress media library folders.<\/p>\n\n

Painless Migration<\/strong>\nImport and seamlessly synchronize media category\/folder structure from Enhanced Media Library, WP Media Folder by JoomUnited, WordPress Media Library Folders by Max Foundry, Real Media Library, and HappyFiles.<\/p>\n\n

Export Folders Organization<\/strong>\nOne-click to export the whole WP media folder structure so that you can migrate it to your live sites or simply keep a backup.<\/p>\n\n

User Based Folder View<\/strong>\nEnabling this mode allows admins and other users access to create their own categories\/directories. A user can freely manage his\/her folders without affecting others' directory structure.<\/p>\n\n

Powerful Search Feature<\/strong>\nYou can sort and search for files and folder names not only in the Media library<\/strong> but also while browsing images through the page\/post editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Various Sort Options (PRO)<\/strong>\nGo advanced with 2 ways to sort folders and 10 ways to sort files. This is a great time-saver for all busy WordPress admins & webmasters.<\/p>\n\n

Sort Files by File Size (PRO)<\/strong>\nNow you can calculate your attachment size in a single click and sort files by file size.<\/p>\n\n

Custom Folder Color (PRO)<\/strong>\nRight-click on a specific folder to pick a distinct color. This helps differentiate it from numerous folders.<\/p>\n\n

Multiple Tree View Styles (PRO)<\/strong>\nApart from the hierarchical tree view, you have the option to hide levels from the tree view, too. This flat tree view is very useful for those with a large number of folders.<\/p>\n\n

Categorize Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types (PRO)<\/strong>\nEasily enable the folder tree to organize your WordPress pages, posts, plugins, WooCommerce coupons, discounts, and other CPTs.<\/p>\n\n

Customizable Default File Order<\/strong>\nSet a way of sorting files alphabetically by ascending\/descending the file name, title, date, modified, and author.<\/p>\n\n

Bulk-Delete Folders<\/strong>\nNow, you can bulk-select File Bird folders and delete them in a single click. All those files will be moved to the Uncategorized folder and remain intact.<\/p>\n\n

RTL Supported<\/strong>\nFileBird supports RTL languages including Hebrew, Arabic, etc.<\/p>\n\n

Many Languages Supported<\/strong>\nThis plugin supports most popular languages such as English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Hebrew, etc.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2642\ufe0fDID YOU KNOW?<\/h3>\n\n

That FileBird now comes with an addon to help you create a standalone WordPress document gallery using Gutenberg and FileBird folders? \n\u2192 Be sure to check it out: FileBird Document Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc4d HOW DOES FILEBIRD WORK?<\/h3>\n\n

Are you a WordPress website administrator?<\/p>\n\n

Managing a WordPress site means that you\u2019ll be adding tons of multi-media files, such as images, videos, audios, documents, etc., into your WP media library.<\/p>\n\n

As a result, your library has to store thousands of files and could become a total mess. WordPress default file name search function is a good thing but it will never match the ease of going directly to a folder. That\u2019s when FileBird comes in to help with managing files in WordPress!<\/p>\n\n

This media file manager gives you the ability to easily organize all files by drag and drop between folders. With FileBird in hand, things will be a lot better than they were.<\/p>\n\n

The best thing about a folder-based structure is it makes it very easy to find the files you need and saves you so much time.<\/p>\n\n

You won\u2019t see WordPress media library not loading, as FileBird smart-loads one folder at a time.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Tips to manage WP media folders like a pro with FileBird<\/h3>\n\n