Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download All Your Images from WordPress

If you have been using WordPress for a while as your blogging platform, you may have accumulated a vast library of images. Whether they are blog post feature images or product photos, it’s important to keep a backup of all your images in case of data loss, hacking, or any unforeseeable circumstance. However, manually downloading each image can be time-consuming and frustrating. But don’t worry; there are a few simple ways to download all your images from WordPress.

Method 1: Using a Plugin

One of the easiest methods to download all your images is by using a plugin. The plugin we recommend is ‘Export Media Library.’ This plugin exports all your media files in a ZIP format, making it easy to download and store.

To use the plugin, follow these steps:

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard
2. Click on Plugins on the left-hand menu
3. Click on Add New and search for ‘Export Media Library’
4. Install and activate the plugin
5. Go to Media on the left-hand menu, and you will see a new option called ‘Export Media.’
6. Click on ‘Export Media’, select the media items you want to export, and click on ‘Export to Zip’.

You can now download the ZIP file to your computer, which will contain all the images you selected.

Method 2: Using FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Using FTP is another way to download all your images from your WordPress site, but it requires a little more technical knowledge than using a plugin.

To use FTP, follow these steps:

1. Download and install an FTP client. We recommend using FileZilla.
2. Connect to your website via FTP. You can find your FTP login details in your WordPress dashboard under ‘FTP Information’ or by contacting your web hosting provider.
3. Navigate to wp-content/uploads in your website’s directory.
4. Select the folder for the year and month where your images were uploaded. For example, if your image was uploaded in June 2021, you would select the folder ‘2021/06.’
5. Select all the files and folders in that directory.
6. Right-click and select ‘Download’.

The selected files and folders will begin to download to your computer.

Conclusion

Downloading all your images from WordPress is crucial for keeping a backup of all your valuable media files. By following either of these two methods, you can easily download all your images and keep them safe. We hope this guide has been helpful in assisting you in downloading all your WordPress images.