Free Plugin by DrGlenn

Magical Media Importer

Bulk-register thousands of files already on disk into the WordPress Media Library. Scans wp-content/uploads, skips duplicates, and shows clear progress.

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Overview

If you’ve migrated a media-heavy site or uploaded via FTP/SFTP, this tool registers those files into the Media Library in bulk—no more clicking one file at a time.

Designed for large folders and long runs.
Clear feedback while processing.
Built for images, video, and audio.

Why You’ll Love It

Imports in manageable batches for reliability.
Intelligent duplicate skipping (won’t re-register files already in the library).
Simple, focused UI with progress indicator.

Key Features

Batch import across subfolders inside /uploads.
Supports common image, video, and audio types.
Skips files that are already registered in the DB.
Lightweight footprint; built for shared hosting realities.

Tip: For extremely large libraries, run during off-peak hours and consider increasing PHP max_execution_time and memory if your host allows.

Installation

Download the zip: drglenn-magical-media-importer.zip
WordPress admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin → choose the zip → Install Now.
Click Activate.

Usage

Go to Tools → Magical Media Importer.
Choose your starting folder (defaults to wp-content/uploads).
Click Start Import and watch progress update.

macOS tip: Hold Option when clicking the download if your browser tries to preview the file.

Download

Bulk-register existing files into your Media Library in minutes.

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Disclaimer: This plugin is provided free without warranty or claims of fitness. Large shared hosts may limit execution time or memory—test on staging if unsure.