Exported posts + images issue

  • Hi there,

    I made an export with the built in tool for WordPress: Exported all blogposts 960 posts + 15 pages + 800 media files.

    Once I have imported this I can see about 550 out of 800 images are imported.

    What I also can see is that quite a few images still link to the old website.


    I did not get a warning.
    I tried it again, same issue.

    The post count / categories are all correct.

    Anyone knows how to successfully export all posts and media and import it to a new WordPress installation?

    • This topic was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by vi54.
    • This topic was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by vi54.
    • This topic was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by vi54.
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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    If you’re just moving the site to a new location, please follow this guide: https://www.ads-software.com/documentation/article/moving-wordpress/

    If you’re importing content into another existing site, the export only includes images that have been attached to posts and pages, it will not include media that was specifically uploaded only to the media library or via plugins.

    As for in-content references to images, if they were not attached to the post or page they’re in, you’ll need to edit them to point to the new file’s location. If you can identify a pattern to the old URLs vs. new URLs, a plugin like https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/better-search-replace/ might help with that.

    Thread Starter vi54

    (@vi54)

    Hello there, I can guarantee that all images are uploaded via WordPress, it is just that some images are not exported. Its clear 800 on the live website vs 550.

    I am not moving a site, I am trying to debug why the live database is slow, while I create a new site, the database is fast.

    I have the feeling the export is not fully correct.

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    I can guarantee that all images are uploaded via WordPress

    To be clear, what I meant is that only media uploaded in the editor when writing or editing a post or page is included in the export.

    Media uploaded at Media > Add New in your Dashboard or via a plugin is not included in the export.

    I am not moving a site, I am trying to debug why the live database is slow, while I create a new site, the database is fast.

    Then, I recommend moving the site by following the steps at https://www.ads-software.com/documentation/article/moving-wordpress/

    Exports only contain post/page/comment content and attached media, they are not a copy of your site and thus not sufficient for debugging.

    Thread Starter vi54

    (@vi54)

    I do understand now! Thanks for clarifying. I will try your suggestion on a calm day when my mind is open and reading well ??

    Best regards,

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