Ahsan Amin

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.
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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.
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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>

Viable URL Media Uploader

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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URL Media Uploader allows users to seamlessly upload media files directly to their WordPress media library (or select existing ones) by pasting URLs. Skip the hassle of manually downloading files or scrolling through endless library and let the URL Media Uploader handle everything for you.
Key Features:
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<li>Upload images, videos, and other media by pasting the URL.</li>
<li>Automatically downloads and attaches media to your media library.</li>
<li>Auto-selects the downloaded media.</li>
<li>Detects internal URLs and auto-selects it in the Media Library if the file exists.</li>
<li>Built-in AJAX support for a smooth user experience.</li>
<li>Great for bloggers, webmasters, and developers who manage large media collections.</li>
<li>Simple to use on posts, pages, and media library screens.</li>
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<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For more information, see <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a>.

URL Media Uploader

Easily upload media to your library from external URLs or select files from the library by using internal ones.

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