Import Data in multiple Languages

Overview

With the WP Import Export plugin, you can easily import and export multilingual content for the Polylang plugin. This guide will show you how to import your Polylang content in just a few simple steps.


Step-by-Step Guide: Importing Polylang Content

Step 1: Start the Import Process

  • Navigate to:
    YOUR_SITE => WP Import Export => New Import => File Setup then click on next step.

Notes :

  • If the setup file is exported using the same plugin, content types and all fields will be automatically mapped.
  • If you’re using a custom file, the plugin auto-maps certain fields, while others must be manually mapped.

Step 2: Select What to Import

  • Choose the specific content types you want to import then click on next step.

Step 3: In Field Mapping, Feel free to modify any data in the field mapping section as you prefer.

  • Setting up the Polylang section and configuring Polylang languages is easy—all you need are two pieces of information.

1 : Language : Import language,

  • Example: ‘en’ for English, ‘ar’ for Arabic, ‘fr’ for French, and so on.

2 : Translations : You can map two options to language translations. default Exported Data,

  1. Exported Data : Exported the same plugin field.
  2. Custom Data : It is manually to map,
    1. Language : Import language.
      • Example: ‘en’ for English, ‘ar’ for Arabic, ‘fr’ for French, and so on.
    2. Translations : Translation language data,
      • Example: When importing a post, remember to map the Title, Content, or Slug.

After this step, you can continue with the regular import process.