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Content / widget · Elementor module
Attachment Description Widget Plugin for Elementor
Show the Description written for a Media Library file, with its paragraphs, links and emphasis, or as plain text cut to a word limit.
Included in All AccessClassic Elementor widgetFrom $29 USD / year
Complementor / Attachment descriptionProduct preview
Text, style and layout controls inside Elementor
01 / Interactive demonstration
Try it
These are the actual published outputs of the widget for files from the Media Library.
02 / Inside WordPress
Attachment description controls in Elementor
Content sets the file source, the file, formatting, the word limit, the caption fallback, text before and after, the empty text, the HTML tag and an icon. The Style tab covers typography, colours, surface, border, alignment, padding, radius, link colour, paragraph spacing and the icon.
03 / Website use cases
Where to use attachment description
The Media Library's Description field holds credits, licences and stories behind photos, but WordPress rarely shows it. Attachment description puts it on the page with its paragraphs and links (safely filtered), or as a short plain teaser, for chosen files, featured images or attachment pages.
Licences and credits
Show usage terms written with the file.
Downloads
Describe documents next to their links.
04 / Installation and setup
How to add an attachment description in Elementor
Start with Complementor installed and your license connected. Enable this module in the WordPress library, then configure it in Elementor.
Install Complementor, connect your license and enable Attachment description in the Complementor library.
Write a description in the Media Library.
Choose the file, or the featured image in a template.
Keep the formatting or set a word limit, then style it.
Publish and check it on the live page.
05 / Content and style controls
Customize attachment description in Elementor
Configure the settings available for this module to suit the page you are building.
Description from the Media Library.
Paragraphs and links kept, safely.
Word limit for teasers.
Caption as a fallback.
Featured image and attachment pages.
Skips files of private posts.
06 / Choose the right approach
Attachment description and Elementor alternatives
Compare the existing Elementor workflow with this Complementor module before choosing your setup.
Image captions
Short by design; descriptions hold more.
Typed text
Has to be kept in step with the Media Library by hand.
07 / Requirements and compatibility
Attachment description compatibility with Elementor
- Requires Elementor; works without WooCommerce.
- Shows the description; it does not edit it.
- Full-page caches keep the value until they are refreshed.
Complementor uses classic Elementor APIs. Atomic-native controls are not implemented. Check your theme, cache and integrations on a staging site before release.
08 / Common setup problems
Troubleshoot attachment description
Check these settings if the published page behaves differently from the editor.
Why is nothing shown?
The file has no description; write one in the Media Library or turn on the caption fallback.
Why is my description plain text?
Formatting is off, or a word limit is set; both give plain text.
Why was a shortcode removed?
Shortcodes in descriptions are not run, so they are removed.
Can it show the caption instead?
Yes. Turn on Use the caption when there is no description.
Attachment description plugin questions
Does it need Elementor Pro?
No. It works with the free version of Elementor.
Can it reveal private files?
No. Files attached to drafts, private or password-protected posts are never shown on the live site.
Is HTML in the description safe?
Yes. It is filtered like post content, so scripts are removed.
Is it accessible?
Yes. It is ordinary text with real paragraphs and links.
Does it work in post templates?
Yes. Choose the featured image of the current post, or the attachment page in media templates.
10 / Annual All Access subscription
Get attachment description with Complementor
This module is included with all 1007 current Complementor solutions. Choose your production website allowance; every plan includes the same modules.
One website
$29USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $29 USD each year.
A few websites
$49USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $49 USD each year.
More websites
$99USD / year
- All 1007 current modules
- Plugin downloads and updates for one year
- New releases during the paid term
- Product support
Renews at $99 USD each year.
Applicable taxes extra. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your customer account. Elementor Pro is required for Exclude current post. Read the terms and 14-day technical-issue refund policy.