Title: WP/LR Sync Folders with Real Media Library Author: Matthias Günter Published: June 21, 2018 Last modified: March 27, 2020 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/wplr-sync-folders/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=1896274) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/wplr-sync-folders/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=1896274) # WP/LR Sync Folders with Real Media Library By [Matthias Günter](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mguenter/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wplr-sync-folders.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/wplr-sync-folders/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/wplr-sync-folders/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/wplr-sync-folders/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/wplr-sync-folders/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/) ## Description Synchronize your photos, collections, keywords, and metadata between Lightroom and [WordPress Real Media Library](https://devowl.io/wordpress-real-media-library/). All changes in your Lightroom are replicated in the folder structure of your WordPress Media Library. ### Requirements This plugin is an add-on that allows you to use the following plugins together, which must be installed: * [WP/LR Sync](https://meowapps.com/wplr-sync) * [Real Media Library](https://devowl.io/go/codecanyon/real-media-library?source=wp-lr-sync-folders-wordpress-org) ### Features * Add folders/collections automatically * Remove and move folders/collections automatically * Inserting an Image into multiple collections * Respect the Lightroom image order * Custom folder icons in your folder structure * Galleries based on your Lightroom collections: When the Lightroom hierarchy and attachments are synchronized with your WordPress installation, you can generate dynamic galleries on your posts and pages ### Further links If you want to learn more, have a problem or if you are a developer, the following links are for you: * [WP/LR FAQ](https://meowapps.com/wplr-sync/faq) * [Real Media Library Knowledge Base](https://help.devowl.io/kb/real-media-library) * [devowl.io support (for Real Media Library and this plugin)](https://devowl.io/support/) * [Git repository of WP/LR Sync Folders at GitHub](https://github.com/matzeeable/wplr-rml) _This plugin is a free micro add-on for Real Media Library with limited support._ ## Screenshots [⌊The Lightroom publish services...⌉⌊The Lightroom publish services...⌉[ The Lightroom publish services… [⌊...is automatically synchronized with your media library⌉⌊...is automatically synchronized with your media library⌉[ …is automatically synchronized with your media library ## Installation 1. Go to your WordPress backend 2. Navigate to “Plugins” > “Add New” 3. Search for “WP/LR Sync Folders” 4. Install and activate the plugin 5. Install [WP/LR Sync from Meow Apps](https://meowapps.com/wplr-sync) 6. Install [Real Media Library from devowl.io](https://devowl.io/go/codecanyon/real-media-library?source=wp-lr-sync-folders-wordpress-org) 7. Synchronize everything 🙂 ## FAQ ### Total Sync shows shortcut as not linked When you use Total Sync, it shows shortcuts as unlinked. Don’t worry about this – a Lightroom ID can only be linked to one attachment in WordPress. ### I see a lot of shortcuts, how can I delete them? The extension only creates links when necessary. This means that a shortcut is created when an image is added to multiple collections. However, if you want to delete it, make sure that the Real Media Library and this extension are active: Navigate to Settings > Media “Reset” tab and click “Delete WP/LR Shortcuts”. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5f5b003b31abaa088f4c6aee544ca573c4e7e4f0c8ab253e0bcd0c4ba3fb8b77? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin, fantastic support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-fantastic-support-77/)󠁿 [lucioscelso](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lucioscelso/) April 16, 2019 The combination of WP/LR Sync, Real Media Library and WP/LR Sync Folder (this plugin) is the best ecosystem for Lightroom that I’ve user so far. This plugin, as others developed by MatthiasWeb, also has outstanding support. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91153442d13709fa2fff0dabdeb7a1ce10c8703ad4debbf98662d78f56cfaa3b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Really great tool](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/really-great-tool-7/)󠁿 [alex_pfa](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alex_pfa/) March 30, 2019 I have been using the tool for month now. It saved me a lot of time organizing my crowing amoount of pictures. The support is perfect, thanks for that. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b1271db33ee68cca18857195efd516ec3463f9bdaf0c97a63c51555d47e60d9e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Real Media Library works perfectly…](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-perfectly-1650/)󠁿 [droxios](https://profiles.wordpress.org/droxios/) March 29, 2019 don’t want to miss. The user interface is very nice and functionality is perfect, especially the possible connectivity with LR/WP plugin through the plugin wplr-sync- folders and with Justify Image Grid. For Lightroom users a dream team. Very fast support if needed. So highly recommended. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8131c5aae29800400a036b3a0569363fba5f69819e2ca89211dd103398f057ae? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[No no no](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-no-no-10/)󠁿 [CoCha](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cocha/) December 2, 2018 4 replies Doesn’t work at all. Every keyword, tag and group-membership of every item has disappeared… Thanks guys. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95ca51a477edb6169a3d6eac9d39d4de7ccd25890287e6a09d596f992c21658e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Brilliant for organising](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/brilliant-for-organising/)󠁿 [holstphoto](https://profiles.wordpress.org/holstphoto/) November 27, 2018 2 replies Have to say a big thanks to the creator of the range of plugins and connectivity between LR and wordpress. Huge time saver and allows me to work in a more professional way with the CMS, easily finding images I am looking for and super easy to get it up on mywebsite. Top marks ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7fd0db6b7cc94854050dc68325a632244c35e2b497fede26f1b3631c79f5821e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Thanks Matthias](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/thanks-matthias/)󠁿 [Jordy Meow](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tigroumeow/) August 6, 2018 1 reply Thanks, Matthias for doing this! 🙂 You’re the best! [ Read all 6 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “WP/LR Sync Folders with Real Media Library” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Matthias Günter ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mguenter/) * [ devowl.io GmbH ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devowl/) * [ Jordy Meow ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tigroumeow/) [Translate “WP/LR Sync Folders with Real Media Library” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wplr-sync-folders) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wplr-sync-folders/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wplr-sync-folders/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wplr-sync-folders/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wplr-sync-folders/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.2 * Prepare for Real Media Library v4.6 * Updated plugin description #### 1.1.1 * Show migration message only when previously used an older version of the plugin #### 1.1 * Real Media Library v4.0.10 is now required as minimum version * Fixed the synchronization mechanism and create only shortcuts when needed (see https://github.com/matzeeable/wplr-rml/issues/2) #### 1.0.2 * PHP 5.4 is now the minimum required PHP version * Prepared compatibility with Real Physical Media #### 1.0.1 * Fixed bug with custom sorting issues #### 1.0 * First release. ## Meta * Version **1.1.2** * Last updated **6 years ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 4.4 or higher ** * Tested up to **5.4.19** * PHP version ** 5.4.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wplr-sync-folders/) * Tags * [lightroom](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lightroom/)[real media library](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/real-media-library/) [synchronization](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/synchronization/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/wplr-sync-folders/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars. * [ 5 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 1 1-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplr-sync-folders/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Matthias Günter ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mguenter/) * [ devowl.io GmbH ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devowl/) * [ Jordy Meow ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tigroumeow/) ## Support Got something to say? 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