Title: PixelVault – Media Library Folders & Asset Manager Author: Rayhan Uddin Published: 26 de junio de 2026 Last modified: 2 de agosto de 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 & Asset Manager By [Rayhan Uddin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rayetun/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pixelvault.1.2.0.zip) * [Details](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#description) * [Reviews](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#reviews) * [Installation](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#installation) * [Development](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/) ## Description 📁 **PixelVault** is the free way to **organize your WordPress media library** with unlimited, drag-and-drop **media folders**, and now to **present** those folders as a downloadable **Document Library** on the front end. Sort images, videos, PDFs, audio, and documents into nested, colour-coded folders right inside the Media Library, then publish any folder as a browsable **asset manager** for your visitors. Stop scrolling through hundreds of unsorted attachments. PixelVault lets you **categorize media into folders and subfolders**, filter instantly, and find any file in seconds— a proper **file manager** for your WordPress media. Folders are **virtual** — physical files never move, no URLs change, nothing breaks, and standard WordPress export/import keeps working without any special steps. #### 🆕 Document Library block (new in 1.2.0) Turn any media folder into a browsable, downloadable **document library** on the front end, no page builder required. The **PixelVault Document Library** Gutenberg block renders a folder as an accessible file browser with a sidebar folder tree, breadcrumb navigation, in-library search, pagination, and per-file downloads. * 🗂️ **Folder tree and breadcrumb**: visitors browse nested folders without page reloads * 🔍 **Search and pagination**: find files fast inside large folders * ⬇️ **Per-file download plus Download-all ZIP**: grab one file or the whole folder in a click * 🎨 **Three design presets** (Cards, Compact, Minimal), with an accent colour and a framed option * ♿ **Accessibility-first**: full keyboard navigation (WAI-ARIA tree pattern), screen-reader friendly * 📱 **Fully responsive**: grid and list layouts adapt to mobile * 🔒 **Respects folder visibility**: restricted folders stay hidden from guests Perfect for knowledge bases, press kits, resource centres, download portals, and product documentation. #### ✨ 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 Document Library block** — publish a folder as an accessible, downloadable file library with a folder tree, search, pagination, and Download- all ZIP * 🖼️ **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. [⌊PixelVault Document Library block on the front end: folder tree, breadcrumb, search, and downloadable file tiles.⌉⌊PixelVault Document Library block on the front end: folder tree, breadcrumb, search, and downloadable file tiles.⌉[ PixelVault Document Library block on the front end: folder tree, breadcrumb, search, and downloadable file tiles. [⌊Document Library design presets: Minimal view layouts.⌉⌊Document Library design presets: Minimal view layouts.⌉[ Document Library design presets: Minimal view layouts. [⌊Document Library design presets: Minimal view in list layouts.⌉⌊Document Library design presets: Minimal view in list layouts.⌉[ Document Library design presets: Minimal view in list layouts. [⌊Document Library block settings in the editor: pick a folder, preset, columns, and accent colour.⌉⌊Document Library block settings in the editor: pick a folder, preset, columns, and accent colour.⌉[ Document Library block settings in the editor: pick a folder, preset, columns, and accent colour. ## 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 are also two dedicated Gutenberg blocks: the PixelVault Gallery block and the new PixelVault Document Library block. ### 📚 What is the Document Library block and where does it work? The Document Library block turns any folder into a front-end file browser your visitors can search, navigate, and download from (including a Download-all ZIP). It is a Gutenberg block, so add it on any post or page from the block inserter, pick a folder, and choose a design preset. It is keyboard-accessible and fully responsive, and it respects your folder visibility rules, so restricted folders stay hidden from guests. Requires WordPress 6.5 or newer. ### 💬 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/a8fadf98d183bd5fb216b5ca07b5722d365e1a2412e5daa0f829c6fd11664783? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Nice plugin with some unique features](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nice-plugin-with-some-unique-features/)󠁿 [dansart](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dansart/) 31 de julio de 2026 The plugin works well and got better with recent updates.I like the statistics and the quick filters especially. Also nice, the gallery block to create a gallery from a folder. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b95a381838e139e55557f37638cd7edc192d95c7f4f415051dd65b02cdd8e783? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Not a finished plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/not-a-finished-plugin/)󠁿 [joeathomas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/joeathomas/) 8 de julio de 2026 1 reply This is not a finished plugin. Frustrating to use. It’s really in alpha stage, not in beta. Has promise if it will do what it says it does. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “PixelVault – Media Library Folders & Asset Manager” 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 & Asset Manager” 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 #### 1.2.0 * New: 📚 **PixelVault Document Library block** — publish any media folder as an accessible, downloadable file library on the front end, with a sidebar folder tree, breadcrumb navigation, in-library search, pagination, per-file downloads, and a Download-all ZIP. * New: three design presets (Cards, Compact, Minimal), plus an accent colour, a framed option, and grid/list layouts, all configurable from the block settings. * New: the block is accessibility-first (full keyboard navigation using the WAI- ARIA tree pattern, screen-reader friendly) and fully responsive on mobile. * New: the Document Library respects folder visibility and role permissions, so restricted folders stay hidden from guests. It uses a public REST endpoint for no-reload navigation, and adds developer filters to extend file queries, downloads, and per-file output. * Fix: bulk «Move to folder» in the Media Library now works. It previously did nothing. * Fix: bulk «Add to folder» now keeps a file’s existing folders instead of removing it from them, so a file can stay in several folders at once. * Fix: the bulk Delete button no longer gets stuck showing «Deleting…» after a deletion. * Fix: turning on Bulk Select and switching folders now clears it, instead of leaving Bulk Select active when you move between folders or return to a previous one. * Improve: bulk Add, Move, Remove, and Delete now show live «X of N» progress and run in batches for speed. * Change: **Requires at least** is now WordPress 6.5, which the Document Library block needs. #### 1.1.5 * Improve: the folder panel in the media popup now shows a collapsible tree (collapsed by default with expand arrows), so large folder structures stay tidy instead of appearing fully expanded. * Fix: removed the flicker/flash in the media popup when opening it, switching folders, or uploading. The folder panel and grid now render smoothly. * Improve: dragging files onto a locked folder now shows clear feedback (a blocked highlight while dragging, and a rejection shake plus a message on drop) instead of failing silently. #### 1.1.4 * Fix: pressing the «N» key while typing in the block (Gutenberg) editor, Elementor, or Divi no longer triggers the folder shortcut — the «New Folder» keyboard shortcut is now limited to the Media Library screen, where the folder sidebar lives. Previously the letter «n» could be swallowed while writing a post or page. #### 1.1.3 * New: create a folder right from the media popup while adding images to a post, page, Elementor, or Divi — no need to pre-create it in the Media Library first. New uploads go straight into the folder you just made. * New: ZIP imports now run in batches, so large archives (hundreds or thousands of files) import reliably without timing out, with a live «Importing X of Y…» progress readout. * New: added safety guards to ZIP import — a per-file-count limit and an uncompressed- size (zip-bomb) limit — and abandoned extractions are now cleaned up automatically. * Fix: dropping a .zip onto the «Import ZIP to folder» window no longer uploads it to the Media Library by mistake — the drop is now captured by the import window and sent to the chosen folder. * Fix: the «Done» button in the ZIP import window now closes the window as expected. #### 1.1.2 * Fix: the Media Library layout no longer pulls WordPress’s own «Help» and «Screen Options» tabs (and the update/admin notices) into the folder sidebar row. They now stay in their normal position instead of forming an empty column and pushing the media grid off-screen. * Fix: newly uploaded files now appear in the grid instantly — with WordPress’s native upload progress bar — without needing to reload the page. * Fix: the folder drag handle and the expand/collapse arrow no longer overlap in the sidebar. * Fix: the «Media PixelVault» admin menu item now shows with correct capitalisation. * New: developer filter `rayetun_medianest_load_admin_assets` lets companion plugins load the PixelVault folder sidebar inside their own media modals. #### 1.1.1 * Fix: folder drag-to-reorder now starts from anywhere on the folder row — previously it required a pixel-perfect press on the tiny drag handle, so reordering often did nothing. * Fix: drag-to-reorder now works for Editors (users with the «Edit Any Folder» capability), not only Administrators. Previously it silently failed to save for non-admins. * Tweak: the drag handle is hidden for users who don’t have permission to reorder, so there’s no confusing non-working handle. #### 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 **1.2.0** * Last updated **1 día ago** * Active installations **200+** * WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/) * Tags * [asset manager](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/asset-manager/)[document library](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/document-library/) [file manager](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-manager/)[media folders](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-folders/) [media library](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/) * [Advanced View](https://es-pr.wordpress.org/plugins/pixelvault/advanced/) ## Ratings 3 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](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) * [ 1 1-star review ](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 Issues resolved in last two months: 5 out of 6 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pixelvault/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? 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