URL Image Importer

Effortlessly import any image from any URL straight into your WordPress Media Library. Skip the downloading, saving, and re-uploading. Just paste a link and instantly pull high-quality images into your site. Fast, reliable, and built for creators who want to work smarter, not slower.

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URL Image Importer CSV Import tab showing options to upload a CSV file with image URLs, download sample CSV, import images only, force re-import, and preserve original dates

Testimonials

Hear from some of our 120,000 active users about our WordPress plugins!

Wonderful plugin. Been using it for the last 5 years at least. I add it to every WP project ever!! Keep up the good work!!

Lakmar

There are few ways to increase the upload size in WordPress. This plugin is by far the easiest way to do for non-techies.

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Simply install and activate the plugin and set up your criteria.

Tisagh Chase

Occasionally, when a slightly larger PDF needs to be uploaded, Big File Uploads is there to help out without having to edit the PHP init file.

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Thanks for creating this!

Thampson

I really love it because it a great thing for my kind of website and I would like to let everyone know that this is a great plugins to use if you need to.

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Big File Uploads Plugin Features

Instantly Import Images From Any URL

Skip the tedious download and upload workflow. URL Image Importer lets you pull images directly from a link into your WordPress Media Library in one quick step. Import full-resolution images from blogs, product pages, cloud folders, or any public URL and keep your content workflow fast and organized. Save time, reduce clicks, and focus on creating instead of managing files.

URL Image Importer WordPress XML Import tab for uploading a WordPress export XML file to import external images into the media library with one click

URL-Only Import

Paste a public image link and watch it appear in your WordPress Media Library. Fully hosted and ready to use. No manual download, no drag and drop. Just a URL, one click, done.

XML Export Import

Have an XML file exported from another WordPress site? Upload it, let the plugin parse all image attachments and import them into your library cleanly. Ideal for migrations or content restores.

CSV Bulk Import

Bring in entire image collections from a spreadsheet. Upload a CSV with image URLs (plus optional metadata) and import dozens, hundreds, or thousands of images at once, automated, fast, scalable.

Media Library & Storage Insights

Keep your uploads organized and your storage under control. Use the built in disk utility to review how many files you have by type and size, analyze space usage and make smarter media decisions.

URL Image Importer main screen with the URL Import tab active and the ‘Analyze Your Storage Usage’ popup, featuring one-click import from URLs and storage scan tool

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions answered.

Will Big File Uploads allow me to increase the upload limit for a form plugin (or other plugin) that allow users to upload on the frontend of my website?

No. Frontend uploading built-in to plugins like Forminator, Gravity Forms, and WPForms do not use the same process as the WordPress media uploader on the backend of WordPress. Big File Uploads only works with the backend uploader or plugins that use the built-in media uploader code base to process the files.

Is Infinite Uploads required for Big File Uploads to work?

No. Infinite Uploads is an optional service to offload your media files to the cloud and make your WordPress website storage infinitely scalable. Perfect for sites that need to store many large file uploads.

What media files can be uploaded? Are there any limitations with Big File Uploads?

If you can upload it to the WordPress media library, Big File Uploads can process it. Big File Uploads can process everything from images and archive files to huge video and audio files.

Can I import images using a CSV file?

Yes. You can upload a CSV spreadsheet containing image URLs (with optional metadata) under the “CSV Import” tab, and the tool will process each row to import multiple images.

Can I import images from a WordPress XML export file?

Yes. Under the “WordPress XML Import” tab you can upload a standard WordPress XML export file. The plugin will parse it, detect all image attachments, and import them into your Media Library.

Can I import images from a WordPress XML export file?

Yes. Under the “WordPress XML Import” tab you can upload a standard WordPress XML export file. The plugin will parse it, detect all image attachments, and import them into your Media Library.

What if I want to preserve original upload dates or force re-import of existing images?

The plugin includes import options (such as ‘preserve original dates’ and ‘force re-import’) when using CSV or XML imports.

Where do I get the XML file to use with this plugin?

Here’s how to quickly get the file you need:

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard of the source site.
  2. Navigate to Tools → Export. Choose All content (or select specific types: posts, pages, media).
  3. Click Download Export File. This will generate a .xml (WXR) file containing your site content.
  4. Upload the XML file in our plugin’s XML Import section. The plugin will parse & import image URLs into your Media Library.

For step-by-step visuals and more detailed guide, refer to our documentation.