Description
Media Export & Clean is a practical media management tool for WordPress administrators who need to export, audit, and clean their media libraries.
The plugin operates entirely within your WordPress installation. All processing is performed locally on your server without external API calls or remote communication.
It is useful for site migrations, backups, media audits, and storage cleanup.
Key Features
- Export Media to ZIP – Package your Media Library into a downloadable ZIP archive.
- Orphaned File Detection – Identify files in the uploads folder that are not registered in the Media Library.
- Safe Cleanup Tools – Remove unused files to free up server storage.
- Admin Dashboard – Clear interface for monitoring export and cleanup operations.
- Basic Image Optimization – Compress individual images to help improve performance.
- Security Focused – Uses WordPress capability checks and nonce verification for all actions.
Pro Version
A Pro version is available on the developer website and includes additional features such as:
- Cloud export destinations (Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Duplicate image detection and cleanup
- Scheduled/Automatic cleanup scans
- Bulk image optimization & WebP conversion
- Advanced date-based export filters
- Priority email support
More information:
https://plixorobd.com/product/media-export-clean-pro-plugin-official/
Installation
- Upload the
media-export-cleanfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Media Export in the WordPress admin menu.
- Use the available tools to export or analyze your media files.
FAQ
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Does this plugin send data to external services?
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No. All processing occurs locally on your server. The plugin does not communicate with external APIs.
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Where are the exported ZIP files stored?
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ZIP files are created inside:
wp-content/uploads/mediexcl-exports/You can download them directly from the plugin interface.
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What are orphaned files?
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Orphaned files are files located in your uploads directory that are not associated with any Media Library entry. These can accumulate over time and consume unnecessary storage.
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Is it safe to delete orphaned files?
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In most cases yes, but it is recommended to review detected files before deletion.
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Contributors & Developers
“Media Export & Clean” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.2.2
- Improved security by implementing “late escaping” for all echoed variables and outputs (XSS Protection).
- Fixed unescaped
date('Y')in the footer component. - Fixed unescaped
number_formatandsize_formatin the image optimization dashboard. - Standardized error messaging for better security compliance.
1.2.1
- Updated ‘Tested up to’ header to 6.9 for WordPress.org compliance.
- Migrated all plugin identifiers to the mandatory
mediexcl_prefix for full WordPress.org compliance. - Extracted all remaining inline JavaScript from administrative views into enqueued external files.
- Enhanced security for file deletions in the cleanup module with better path validation.
- Updated asset enqueuing logic to load scripts only on specific plugin screens.
1.2.0
- Refactored codebase to ensure 100% compliance with WordPress.org “Trialware and Locked Features” guidelines.
- Removed all implementing code for functions marketed as Pro-only upgrades (Duplicate Detection, Scheduled Cleanup, Cloud Export, etc.).
- Preserved core export batching as a standard free feature.
- Harmonized marketing copy and UI to reflect actual free version capabilities.
1.1.4
- Refactored plugin interface to align with WordPress.org plugin directory guidelines.
- Removed restricted feature placeholders and simplified UI components.
- Added a dedicated informational upgrade page.
- Fixed compatibility issue on the image optimization screen.
1.1.3
- Improved dashboard layout and stability.
- Adjusted export page layout for better usability.
- Fixed UI nesting issues in some admin themes.
1.1.2
- Fixed export batching issues.
- Improved session handling for export operations.
1.1.0
- Refactored plugin architecture for repository compatibility.
- Removed license activation and remote API communication logic.
- Improved security checks and sanitization.
1.0.0
- Initial release.