Export, import, update, and automate WordPress media workflows using CSV. Process thousands of files safely with restore points, duplicate protection, and background jobs built for real production sites.
Built for Agencies • Preserves Folder Structure • Safer CSV Operations
Why it matters
The workflow is no longer just about moving files. It helps you update existing media, protect changes with restore points, and keep every run clear enough to audit.
Keep original folders, prevent duplicates, register local files, and avoid turning your uploads directory into a mess.
Export your library, edit alt text, titles, captions, and descriptions in a spreadsheet, then update selected fields in Pro.
Create restore points before real imports, rollback supported changes from History, and keep detailed logs for troubleshooting.
Workflow
Prepare the CSV, preview what will happen, choose whether to import new files or update existing media, then verify the result from detailed logs.
Filter your media and export a clean CSV for migration, SEO review, or editorial cleanup.
Update metadata in Excel, Google Sheets, or your preferred spreadsheet tool.
Import new files, update existing media, replace files while keeping IDs, or send larger jobs to Pro background processing.
Review History, download logs, re-download export artifacts, and rollback supported Pro import changes.
Free version
The free plugin stays practical for one-off migrations, standard imports, and safe CSV-based media management.
Export media metadata, inspect the CSV structure, and preview import data before processing.
Bring new files into WordPress from URLs or local server paths with controlled batch processing.
Preserve year/month upload folders when migrating older libraries and legacy content.
Avoid repeated files with safety checks based on filename and signature/hash where available.
Map title, alt text, caption, description, and other supported fields during import.
Process imports in smaller chunks to reduce timeout risk on shared hosting.
Free / Pro path
Free is ideal for simple migrations. Pro is for recurring media operations, metadata updates, background processing, rollback safety, conversion, and scheduled workflows.
Pro workflow
Update existing media metadata in bulk, replace files while keeping attachment IDs, and process larger jobs without depending on an open browser tab.
History, logs, restore points, and optional automations make recurring media operations safer for real client sites.
New Pro capabilities
Pro focuses on reusable workflows, safer updates, restore points, conversion options, and better visibility over every run.
Saved export profiles and presets for repeatable exports and editorial/SEO reviews.
Saved import workflows for advanced imports, remote CSV URLs, and server-side CSV sources.
Update existing media with selected metadata fields so blank cells do not accidentally erase content.
Replace physical files while keeping the attachment ID for safer asset refreshes.
Rollback restore points before supported real imports, with rollback actions from Pro History.
Image conversion on import to WebP or AVIF where WordPress and the server support it.
Background queue processing for larger runs that should not depend on an open browser tab.
History, logs, artifact re-downloads, and automations for recurring work.
Pricing
One year of updates and support. Cancel anytime. Includes a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Free
$0
Great for one-off tasks and standard media migrations.
Personal Pro
$19/year
1 site. Updates, rollback, conversion, and automation tools.
Agency Pro
$49/year
For multiple client sites and repeatable agency work.
Comparison
| Core Feature | Free | Pro Add-on |
|---|---|---|
| Export Media Metadata to CSV | ✔ | ✔ |
| Import New Media Files | ✔ | ✔ |
| Duplicate Detection | ✔ | ✔ |
| Honor Original Folder Structure | ✔ | ✔ |
| Batch Processing in Browser | ✔ | ✔ |
| Update Existing Metadata | — | ✔ |
| Update Only Selected Fields | — | ✔ |
| Replace Physical Files while Keeping Attachment ID | — | ✔ |
| Image Conversion to WebP/AVIF when Supported | — | ✔ |
| Rollback Restore Points and Pro History | — | ✔ |
| Background Queue Processing | — | ✔ |
| Remote CSV URL and Server-side CSV Sources | — | ✔ |
| Saved Export Profiles and Import Workflows | — | ✔ |
| Optional Scheduled Automations | — | ✔ |
Questions
Knowledge Base
Written for WordPress site owners of all experience levels, with clear guidance for Free and Pro workflows.
Export/Import Media is built for safe WordPress media operations: simple migrations in Free, and reusable advanced workflows in Pro.
Generating a CSV of your library is the best way to audit current SEO metadata or prepare a migration file.
Use CSV import to bring new assets into your site or move them from a staging environment.
The plugin parses the file and shows a preview before processing, so you can confirm that your columns match the expected metadata fields.
Local Import Mode is for cases where files were already moved to the server by FTP, SSH, or cPanel. The plugin skips the download step and registers files into the database.
WordPress usually organizes media by year and month. When migrating older libraries, preserving relative paths helps keep media structure and legacy links intact.
Pro lets you update media already in your library without re-uploading every file.
Export the library, improve alt text and titles in a spreadsheet, then re-import using an update workflow that changes only selected fields.
Saved import workflows can use a remote CSV URL or a server-side CSV path for advanced use cases and repeatable processing.
The Pro background queue is designed for larger runs that should not depend on an open browser tab.
When updating existing media, Pro can match by Attachment ID, Source URL, or Filename depending on your CSV and migration scenario.
Pro can convert supported JPG/JPEG and PNG imports to WebP or AVIF when WordPress and the server image editor support the selected output format.
When Pro runs supported real imports with an active license, it can create restore points before changes are applied.
Rollback actions are available from Pro History for supported changes such as new attachments, metadata updates, replace-file runs, and converted imports.
Pro History gives you summaries, downloadable logs, restore-point information, conversion counts, rollback information, and export artifact re-downloads when available.
Optional automations are for repeatable scheduled workflows. Manual imports and exports can still be used normally without configuring automations.
In Free, keep the browser tab open and prevent the computer from sleeping. For larger jobs, use Pro saved workflows and background processing.
Check that the CSV has headers and at least one data row. Confirm separator and encoding, especially when exporting from spreadsheet apps.
Bring CSV control, background processing, and restore confidence to the media library your business depends on.
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