WPML Export and Import GPL v1.1.1

WPML Export and Import is an advanced addon for WPML that enables you to move multilingual content between websites or import it from spreadsheets while preserving language information and translation connections.

Normally, WordPress export/import tools transfer posts, pages, products, and taxonomies — but they don’t handle language assignments or link translations together. WPML Export and Import bridges this gap by automatically adding language metadata to exported files and correctly assigning languages and connecting translations during import.

This addon integrates seamlessly with popular WordPress export/import plugins, allowing you to keep your familiar workflow. There are no additional complicated steps — simply export your content as usual, import it into the new site, and then run WPML Export and Import to assign languages and connect translations.

It supports flexible workflows, including:

• Importing multilingual content from CSV or XML spreadsheets

• Migrating multilingual content between WordPress sites

• Handling separate files for taxonomies and post types

• Importing per-language files or a single multilingual export file

Until WPML Export and Import runs, imported content remains in Draft status under the default language. This prevents incorrectly assigned content from appearing publicly before translations are properly connected.

WooCommerce Multilingual Support

When combined with WooCommerce and WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce, the addon fully supports multilingual product migration. You can move:

• Simple products

• Variable products

• Grouped products

• Cross-sells and up-sells

• Product taxonomies and attributes

This makes it ideal for migrating multilingual eCommerce stores or syncing large product catalogs from spreadsheets.

Key Capabilities

• Automatically adds language information to exported files

• Assigns correct languages during import

• Links translated content together

• Works with popular tools like WP All Export and built-in WooCommerce exporter

• Supports scheduled imports and automatic processing

• Keeps imported content hidden until translations are properly connected

Typical Workflow

1. Export multilingual content using a supported tool.

2. Import files into your target site.

3. Go to WPML → Export and Import.

4. Run the WPML Import process.

5. Review content to confirm correct language assignment and translation linking.

For automated workflows, the plugin can run automatically after scheduled imports.

WPML Export and Import requires WPML’s Multilingual CMS or Multilingual Agency plan and is designed for developers, agencies, and businesses managing multilingual websites at scale.