Media Module

Download Media Library

Download Media Library exports your media files as a ZIP archive for backup or migration. Select your entire library or specific months to download. The module creates a downloadable ZIP file containing your images, documents, and other media organized by upload date folders. This is invaluable for site backups, moving to new hosting, archiving old content, or simply having a local copy of your media files separate from full site backups.

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Key Features

Download entire media library as ZIP
Monthly backup archives
Media library statistics
Automatic old ZIP cleanup
Progress tracking

Why Use This Module?

  • Download entire media library as ZIP
  • Select specific months to export
  • Easy backup without FTP access
  • Useful for site migrations
  • Archive old media separately from database

Real-World Use Cases

Client Media Handoff

Download the entire media library as a ZIP file when a client requests all their images for use elsewhere or as backup.

Site Migration Backup

Create a complete archive of all uploads before migrating to a new host, ensuring no media files are lost in transfer.

Monthly Archives

Download media by month for off-site backup or to archive old content without keeping it on your server.

How to Use

Select download type (full library or by month), generate ZIP, and download. Old files are automatically cleaned up.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Enhances media handling and optimization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the download take?

Time depends on media library size. Large libraries with gigabytes of files may take several minutes to zip and download.

Will this include all image sizes?

The export includes all files in your uploads directory including generated thumbnails unless you have cleaned those separately.

Can I schedule automatic backups?

This module provides on-demand downloads. For automated backups, consider dedicated backup plugins that run on schedules.

What Users Are Saying

"Moved media to new host by downloading the ZIP here and uploading there. Clean process."

— Site Migrator

"I keep local copies of everything. This makes media backups trivial."

— Backup Paranoid

"End of year I download all media as an archive. Files stored safely offline."

— Annual Archive

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