Import Overview

Overview

The WP Import Export Plugin allows you to easily import files into any of your sites in just a few simple steps. For example i will show you how to import posts in this video.

Import Key Features

  1. Few-Step Import 
    • With just few click, you can export all types of content, including Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, Taxonomies, Custom Taxonomies, Comments, Users, etc.
  2. Multiple File Formats
    • Support multiple file formats ( txt, json, xml, xls, xlsx, csv, ods ) and zip archives ( zip, tar, tgz, tbz2, gz, bz2 ).
  3. Powerful Filters 
  4. Schedule Import
  5. Import Settings 
    • You can Save and Load Settings from previous imports.
  6. Import Process Log
    • Import each record step-by-step, with a log available to monitor the entire process.
  7. AutoFields Mapping
    • If the setup file is exported using the same plugin, all fields will be automatically mapped.
    • If the custom file, the plugin auto-mapp certain fields, while others fields must be manually mapped.
  8. Import Processed
    • your import process can be Paused, Resumed, Stopped, or Import In Background.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Import Data?

Step 1: Start the Import Process

  • Navigate to:
    YOUR_SITE => WP Import Export => New Import => File Setup. Review the setup file, and if everything looks correct then click on top right ‘Next‘ button to next step.

Important Notes :

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

Step 2: Select What to Import

  • Choose the specific content types you want to import.

Step 3: Field Mapping

Step 4: Select Option for Search Existing Items Base on,

  • Select your preferred option to search for existing or duplicate items on your site before importing each items.

Step 5: Schedule Import,

Step 6: Importing Data

  • At importing data step, your import process can be Paused, Resumed, Stopped, or Import In Background.