Media uploader that adds attachments from URLs to your WordPress media library. Upload images, videos, PDFs, and more with just a URL.

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Viable URL Media Uploader allows you to quickly import media files directly from URLs into your WordPress media library without downloading them to your computer first.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ChxShlJ3YNw?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
With just a URL, you can:
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Import images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG) from any publicly accessible source.
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Upload videos (MP4, WebM), PDFs, audio files, and more.
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Automatically generate thumbnails for images.
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Save the original URL as post meta for reference.
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Upload via a clean, dedicated upload page.
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Built by Ahsan Gadit, this plugin is perfect for content creators, developers, and site administrators who need a quick and efficient way to add media files from external sources like CDNs, cloud storage, or stock photo sites.
<h3>Features</h3>
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Dedicated Upload Page – Standalone upload page accessible from the Media menu.
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Multiple File Type Support – Supports images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG), videos (MP4, WebM), PDFs, and audio files.
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SVG Support – Full support for SVG files with proper preview in the media library.
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Automatic Thumbnail Generation – Generates thumbnails automatically for uploaded images.
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Original URL Storage – Saves the original source URL as post meta for tracking and reference.
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Standard Form Submission – Reliable uploads with comprehensive error handling.
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Automatic File Type Detection – Intelligently detects file types from URLs and content.
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Error Handling – Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages.
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<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
You can view the full license text here: <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a>
<h3>Support & Feedback</h3>
We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions!
📩 Email: <a href="mailto:ahsan.amin334@gmail.com" rel="nofollow ugc">ahsan.amin334@gmail.com</a>

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