Maira Foresto

Export/Import Media helps you move media between WordPress sites using CSV while preserving core media metadata columns such as alt text, title, caption, and description.
The free workflow is built for straightforward media export and import. The plugin generates a CSV file containing useful media information such as URLs, relative paths, alt text, titles, captions, and descriptions. You can validate that CSV, preview it before importing, and process rows in batches from a cleaner admin screen focused on the core workflow.
During normal free imports, detected duplicates are skipped to help prevent duplicate attachments in the library. Metadata columns are supported for rows that are imported, while controlled matching and update rules for already-existing media are handled by the separate Pro add-on.
Why use this plugin? 
* Straightforward CSV workflows: Export media data, validate incoming CSV files, preview them, and import them in batches. 
* Batch import: AJAX-powered processing helps avoid browser and timeout issues on medium and large imports. 
* Duplicate prevention: Detects existing matches and skips them in the normal free workflow. 
* Metadata columns: Supports title, alt text, caption, and description columns in CSV import/export. 
* Developer friendly: Includes hooks and filters for extending CSV columns, validation, admin UI, and import/export behavior.
Need more control for larger libraries? The separate Export/Import Media Pro add-on adds rollback restore points before imports, image conversion to WebP/AVIF where supported, saved workflows, background processing, controlled matching, metadata updates, and replace-file workflows.
<h3>Features</h3>
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<li>CSV Export: Export media data to CSV with filters by date, media type, and attachment context.</li>
<li>CSV Preview: Validate and preview the file before importing.</li>
<li>Batch Processing: Import media rows in AJAX batches.</li>
<li>Local Import Mode: Register files that already exist in <code>/uploads/</code> without downloading them again.</li>
<li>Honor Relative Path: Reuse or preserve folder paths from the CSV.</li>
<li>Skip Thumbnail Generation: Speed up large imports when needed.</li>
<li>Duplicate Prevention: Uses source meta and file fingerprints to detect existing matches and skip those rows in the standard free workflow.</li>
<li>Metadata Columns: Imports and exports title, alt text, caption, and description columns for supported rows.</li>
<li>Downloadable Log: Save an import log as <code>.txt</code> after the process finishes.</li>
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Export/Import Media

Import and export your WordPress media library using CSV, with preview, batch processing, duplicate prevention, and core media metadata columns.

WPGeared

WPGeared Better Export is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to export your content with advanced filtering options. Perfect for migrating specific content between WordPress sites or exporting data for analysis.
<h3>Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Export straight to WXR for migrations or CSV for spreadsheets, reporting, and BI tools.</li>
<li>Targeted filtering by date range, post status, taxonomy, author, post type, and limits.</li>
<li>Select exactly which CSV columns to include, including relative URLs and featured images.</li>
<li>Built-in quick presets (Last Month, This Year, etc.) keep repetitive workflows fast.</li>
<li>Familiar WordPress-style interface so teams can adopt it without training.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Dual Export Formats: Export as WXR (WordPress eXtended RSS) for migration or CSV for data analysis</li>
<li>Advanced Filtering: Filter by date range, post status, categories, tags, author, and more</li>
<li>Content Type Selection: Export posts, pages, or custom post types</li>
<li>Selective Field Export: Choose exactly which fields to include in CSV exports</li>
<li>Featured Images: Include featured images with full attachment data in WXR exports</li>
<li>Quick Date Presets: Use preset date ranges like “Last Month” or “This Year”</li>
<li>Custom Filenames: Set custom filenames for your exports</li>
<li>Export Options: Choose to download CSV files or display data in browser</li>
</ul>
<h4>WXR Export</h4>
Export your content in the standard WordPress WXR format for seamless migration between WordPress sites. Includes: 
* Full post/page content 
* Categories and tags 
* Comments 
* Custom fields 
* Featured images with attachment data 
* Author information
<h4>CSV Export</h4>
Export your content as CSV for data analysis, reporting, or external use. Select from 18+ available fields including: 
* Post ID, Title, Slug, URL 
* Content and Excerpt 
* Categories and Category URLs 
* Tags and Tag URLs 
* Author information 
* Published and Modified dates 
* Status and Post Type 
* Comment count 
* Featured Image URL
<h4>Advanced Filtering</h4>
<ul>
<li>Date Range: Filter by specific date ranges with date pickers</li>
<li>Quick Presets: Use preset ranges (Last Month, This Year, etc.)</li>
<li>Post Status: Filter by Published, Draft, Pending, Scheduled, Private, or Trashed</li>
<li>Categories & Tags: Multi-select dropdowns for easy selection</li>
<li>Author: Filter by specific authors</li>
<li>Content Limits: Set maximum number of items to export</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Migrating specific content between WordPress sites</li>
<li>Creating backups of filtered content</li>
<li>Exporting data for analysis in Excel or other tools</li>
<li>Exporting content by date range or category</li>
<li>Testing exports before full site migration</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why WPGeared Better Export?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Migration specialists move only the content they need, avoiding bloated XML files.</li>
<li>Content teams track editorial output with CSV datasets filtered by author or taxonomy.</li>
<li>Data analysts receive clean, ready-to-query exports for Excel, Google Sheets, or BI tools.</li>
<li>Agencies streamline QA by exporting smaller test batches before large moves.</li>
</ul>
Need help or have a feature request? Open a support topic on WordPress.org or visit https://wpgeared.com for priority assistance.

WPGeared Better Export

Filter and export posts, pages, or custom post types to WXR or CSV with precise date, taxonomy, author, and field controls.

Export/Import Media vs WPGeared Better Export