Title: Export / import Last modified: June 15, 2022 --- # Export / import * Resolved [pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/) * (@pipoulito) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/) * Hello, * To migrate products from a website to another what is the bes way please ? * – Using EXPORT CSV in product view ? – Using XML in Tools/Export Products and variations ? * In both case how can i retreive the images ? Thanks for help Viewing 8 replies - 1 through 8 (of 8 total) * Plugin Support [Raif Deari](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rdeari/) * (@rdeari) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15738405) * Hi [@pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/)! * I’d suggest exporting all the products to a CSV either by using the default export/ import feature that WooCommerce has by default or by utilizing a premium plugin like [Product CSV Import Suite](https://woocommerce.com/products/product-csv-import-suite/?aff=10486&cid=1131038) and then importing them the other side. * In both ways, you will be able to import the images as long as they are online and directly accessible. * Please check out this link with more details on how to import images: [https://woocommerce.com/document/product-csv-import-suite-faq-troubleshooting/#section-9](https://woocommerce.com/document/product-csv-import-suite-faq-troubleshooting/#section-9) * Thank you! * Thread Starter [pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/) * (@pipoulito) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15738430) * Hi, thanks but as i undestand in CSV images will have the absolute url in a column, so how can i import them ? * Should i understand not to use the default tools/export XMl ? * thanks * [Igor H](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ihereira/) * (@ihereira) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15738929) * Hello, * You can import the images via CSV URLs ([http://](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/?output_format=md)), the image is copied from the web URL into the wp-content/uploads, added to the WP Media library, then linked to the product. * Please note this can create duplicate images in case you import multiple times. * Link to image: [https://snipboard.io/9gSaTD.jpg](https://snipboard.io/9gSaTD.jpg) * To get more information about each field in the CSV please refer to: [https://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce/wiki/Product-CSV-Import-Schema](https://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce/wiki/Product-CSV-Import-Schema) * > Should i understand not to use the default tools/export XMl ? * This method is optional and will depend on your needs. * I hope this helps. * Thread Starter [pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/) * (@pipoulito) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15739148) * Hello, * Sorry but to clarify, could you tell me wich method do you recommend ? * 1- Import/Export CSV built in 2- Tools/export XML (i have already used for post and works fine for images) 3- CSV import suite * About images, do you mean that if in URL columnn there is : [https://source.com/wp_content…Myimg.jpg](https://source.com/wp_content…Myimg.jpg) this image will be imported in the new media libray in [https://destination.com](https://destination.com) * thanks * [Daniel Munene N.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/danndumia/) * (@danndumia) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15739473) * Hey [@pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/) * I would recommend using the Import/Export CSV built in especially if you are migrating from one woo-commerce website to another. * > About images, do you mean that if in URL columnn there is : > [https://source.com/wp_content…Myimg.jpg](https://source.com/wp_content…Myimg.jpg) > this image will be imported in the new media libray in [https://destination.com](https://destination.com) * External URLs are supported and imported into the Media Library if used, provided the images are directly accessible and not behind a redirect script (as happens on some cloud storage services) * Please readmore here: [https://woocommerce.com/document/product-csv-importer-exporter/](https://woocommerce.com/document/product-csv-importer-exporter/) * Thanks! * Thread Starter [pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/) * (@pipoulito) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15739501) * > I would recommend using the Import/Export CSV built in especially if you are > migrating from one woo-commerce website to another. * Better than CSV import suite too ? * > External URLs are supported and imported into the Media Library if used, provided > the images are directly accessible and not behind a redirect script (as happens > on some cloud storage services) * As images are from wp_content to wp_content, i suppose it will wort, right ? * [Margaret S. woo-hc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/margaretwporg/) * (@margaretwporg) * [3 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15740178) * Hi [@pipoulito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pipoulito/) * > As images are from wp_content to wp_content, i suppose it will wort, right ? * That is correct. * > Better than [CSV import suite](https://woocommerce.com/products/product-csv-import-suite/) > too ? * You can get the best answer to this question by submitting a presales ticket at [https://woocommerce.com/my-account/create-a-ticket/](https://woocommerce.com/my-account/create-a-ticket/). You’d need to create an account if you do not have one. * From there, click on the tab “I have a question about a specific extension or theme I’d like to purchase.” * Just so you know, in the WooCommerce.com marketplace we offer a [30-day refund policy](https://woocommerce.com/refund-policy/) so you can test the extension and find out if it works for you. * [Margaret S. woo-hc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/margaretwporg/) * (@margaretwporg) * [3 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/export-import-60/#post-15758897) * As further assistance is to be provided via a ticket, I’ll go ahead and mark this thread as resolved. * Feel free to create a new topic if you have other questions related to core WooCommerce. 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