Title: Quick Export and Import.
Last modified: February 11, 2026

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# Quick Export and Import.

 *  [dronerazzo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dronerazzo/)
 * (@dronerazzo)
 * [4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/quick-export-and-import/)
 * Small improvement for import export of media, maybe also add as second option
   json file import export for media, but i am not sure if that is possible since
   when i tried it i had issues with wordpress timing out because of how many files
   needed to be transfered.
    -  This topic was modified 4 months ago by [dronerazzo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dronerazzo/).

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 *  Plugin Author [wpazleen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpazleen/)
 * (@wpazleen)
 * [4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/quick-export-and-import/#post-18817612)
 * Thank you for the valuable suggestion regarding JSON-based media import/export.
 * After reviewing the issues you mentioned, we’d like to clarify that media export
   already includes structured JSON metadata. When exporting media, the system generates
   a ZIP file that contains:
    - All media files
    - A `media_metadata.json` file with complete attachment data
 * So technically, JSON support is already part of the process. 
   If you’re working
   with a large website (thousands of posts/media files), you may experience timeouts
   during import or export. This is usually caused by server limitations – not the
   file format itself. We’re have plan and actively working on introducing **batch-
   based (chunked) export and import processing**. This enhancement is designed 
   specifically to support large websites with more than thousands of posts or heavy
   media libraries. For now, you can update these limits in **one of the following
   ways**, depending on your hosting setup.Immediate Workarounds You Can Try:
 * ✅ Option 1: Contact Your Hosting Provider (Recommended)
 * This is the safest and most reliable method.
 * Send your hosting support team this message:
 * > Please increase my PHP limits to the following values:
   > max_execution_time = 600
   > max_input_time = 600memory_limit = 512Mupload_max_filesize
   > = 500Mpost_max_size = 500M
 * Most hosting providers can apply this within minutes.
 * ✅ Option 2: Update `.htaccess` (Apache Servers Only)
 * If your server uses Apache, you can try adding this to your `.htaccess` file:
    1. Open `public_html`
    2. Edit `.htaccess`
    3. Add:
 * `php_value max_execution_time 600 `
   `php_value max_input_time 600 ``php_value
   memory_limit 512M ``php_value upload_max_filesize 500M ``php_value post_max_size
   500M`✅ Option 3: Update `wp-config.php` (Memory Only)
 * You can increase memory via WordPress:
    1. Open `wp-config.php`
    2. Add above the line:
       `/* That's all, stop editing! */`
 * `define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M'); `
   `define('WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M');`
 * Important: This only affects memory limit. It does NOT change execution time 
   or upload size.
 * 🔍 How to Verify Changes. Use the Built-in System Test (Before Changing Anything).
   You can find it directly below the Post & Media Import/Export section.
 * This tool automatically checks your server configuration and shows whether your
   environment is suitable for large import/export operations.
 *  Plugin Author [wpazleen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpazleen/)
 * (@wpazleen)
 * [3 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/quick-export-and-import/#post-18821300)
 * Hello [@dronerazzo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dronerazzo/)
 * We’re excited to announce the release of **v1.3.0**! 🎉
 * This update introduces a powerful built-in **Batch Processing** system designed
   to deliver high-performance import and export transfers especially for large 
   post and media libraries. It significantly improves reliability, stability, and
   helps prevent timeout issues during heavy operations.
 * You can now upgrade to the latest version and experience the improvements firsthand
   🚀

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 * Last activity: [3 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/quick-export-and-import/#post-18821300)