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This guide is here to help you get started with the External Images Plugin for WordPress. With this plugin, you can easily import images from external URLs into your site’s media library. Whether you’re managing your own site or building one for a client, this documentation will walk you through the key features and show you how to save time and keep your media organized.
Getting started is quick and easy:
Activate your plugin in just a few steps:
Make sure the domain linked to your license matches the site where the plugin is installed. Activation will only work on registered domains.
Bring external images into your WordPress site in seconds—no manual uploads required. Here’s how:
Tip: Import multiple images at once by separating each URL with a comma. Example: https://example.com/image1.jpg, https://example.com/image2.png. The images remain hosted externally, helping you save storage space while still using them like any other media in WordPress.
Managing a large number of images—especially on WooCommerce sites or content-heavy blogs—can be time-consuming. The External Images plugin streamlines this process by letting you bulk import images using a JSON or XML file that contains your image URLs.
How to Import a JSON File
How to Import an XML File
Once uploaded, the plugin will process the file and import all listed images directly into your WordPress media library—no manual work required.
Tip: Make sure your JSON or XML file is properly formatted and contains valid image URLs to ensure a smooth import.
If you’re using the WP All Import & Export plugin to import posts or products, the External Images plugin makes it easy to manage your images alongside that workflow. Here’s how to use them together:
External Images WordPress Plugin lets you use images from other websites without having to upload them to your WordPress media library. It's a simple way to save space, speed up your site, and make things easier, whether you're running a blog, online store, or any kind of website. You can use external images for posts, products, galleries, and more, with helpful features like bulk imports and lazy loading built in.