Title: GL Import External Images
Author: Asiqur Rahman
Published: <strong>29 de junio de 2022</strong>
Last modified: 29 de noviembre de 2024

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Este plugin **no se ha probado con las últimas 3 versiones mayores de WordPress**.
Puede que ya no tenga soporte ni lo mantenga nadie, o puede que tenga problemas 
de compatibilidad cuando se usa con las versiones más recientes de WordPress.

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# GL Import External Images

 Por [Asiqur Rahman](https://profiles.wordpress.org/imasikur22/)

[Descargar](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/gl-import-external-images.3.1.zip)

 * [Detalles](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images/#description)
 * [Valoraciones](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images/#reviews)
 *  [Instalación](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images/#installation)
 * [Desarrollo](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images/#developers)

 [Soporte](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/)

## Descripción

With the help of this plugin, you can become hassle-free from downloading and re-
uploading images from hosted elsewhere to your site.

The **GL Import External Images** plugin for WordPress is designed to facilitate
downloading and inserting images directly into your WP Media Library from external
URLs, streamlining the process of importing media content. This plugin enhances 
user efficiency by allowing seamless integration of external images, thereby improving
content management workflows. Be a better online citizen: avoid image hot-linking
with ease!

#### Features

 * Easily download images from external URLs directly into your WordPress Media 
   Library.
 * After successful uploading, you can select or edit (like caption, title, alt,
   description) the image.
 * Full integration with WordPress Media Library – including creation of thumbnail
   images.
 * Simplifies the process of adding external images to your website and saves you
   time.
 * Saves time by automating the image import process.
 * Lightweight and code written following WordPress coding standards.

**Like this plugin? Please consider [leaving a 5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/)**

**Want to suggest any feature? Please consider [Create a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/)**

## Capturas

[⌊Media Library Page.⌉⌊Media Library Page.⌉[

Media Library Page.

[⌊Download and Insert Image⌉⌊Download and Insert Image⌉[

Download and Insert Image

## Instalación

Install from wordpress.org:

 1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
 2. Search for «GL Import External Images»
 3. Install and Active it. No configuration need.

Install from ZIP file:

 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress Dashboard.

## FAQ

### I can download any format?

WordPress Default image formats are supported. you can extend them by installing
other plugins.

### What will be image name?

Image name will be the file name from your URL.

### Can I import from all URL?

Your given URL must be publicly accessible.

### Privacy Policy

**GL Import External Images** uses [Appsero](https://appsero.com) SDK to collect
some telemetry data upon user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems
faster & make product improvements.

Appsero SDK **does not gather any data by default.** The SDK only starts gathering
basic telemetry data **when a user allows it via the admin notice**. We collect 
the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users.

Integrating Appsero SDK **DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY** start gathering data, **without
confirmation from users in any case.**

Learn more about how [Appsero collects and uses this data](https://appsero.com/privacy-policy/).

## Reseñas

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/70028ef7574c859f9e42dcff9f155a183b49b7999f2d9f57287a62893cd30685?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[The best image importer ever.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-best-image-importer-ever/)󠁿

 [koultti](https://profiles.wordpress.org/koultti/) 24 de noviembre de 2025

Please continue supporting this plugin; it's the best and only plugin for importing
images using URL. I can't live without it. Thank you for the great work; you're 
an amazing programmer!

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2edd8d7bfeaf56313a7781fdeb4e259816a9530853bf722b37b4db1020993bdb?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Genial extensión para imagenes externas](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/genial-extension-para-imagenes-externas/)󠁿

 [elprofeJLuis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/elprofejluis/) 22 de febrero de 2025

Es la mejor extensión para agregar imagenes externas a tus publicaciones, no es 
necesarios saturar tu servidor con imagenes, las puedes agregar desde la URL, excelente.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/822c37feab1340a947e402b42907bf3589861496d1b5004a8139b533ed621fc1?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[great](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-16676/)󠁿

 [ashrafff](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ashrafff/) 11 de febrero de 2025

thanks

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6e3d6abfbc86055c638628d4d01905269b6ffbfd48915dd5f4b2d93281de3324?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Very useful for import images from external sources.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-for-import-images-from-external-sources/)󠁿

 [Mortuj Alam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mortuj/) 20 de octubre de 2024

I was looking a plugin for import images from external sources and this plugin helped
exactly what I"m looking for.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f5665ea252eb62d319e087ee6c67a02cd20352cfcf7c29b35ecdbd0304367c37?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[A Must-Have Plugin for import images from external sources.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-must-have-plugin-for-import-images-from-external-sources/)󠁿

 [MD IQBAL HOSSEN](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iqbal1156/) 10 de octubre de 2024

GL Import External Images plugin is an excellent tool for anyone needing to regularly
import images from external sources into WordPress. It's intuitive, efficient, and
a time-saver.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/176abcb634a87144a93f104299e258b296a382757293fdd43a5b57d59c61cbc8?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Great plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-37509/)󠁿

 [Vishnu Panji Pradana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vishualmedia/) 31 de agosto
de 2023

Works very well on my website. It will be easier when import the image from external
url.

 [ Leer todas las 6 reseñas ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/)

## Colaboradores y desarrolladores

«GL Import External Images» es un software de código abierto. Las siguientes personas
han colaborado con este plugin.

Colaboradores

 *   [ Asiqur Rahman ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/imasikur22/)

[Traduce «GL Import External Images» a tu idioma.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/gl-import-external-images)

### ¿Interesado en el desarrollo?

[Revisa el código](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gl-import-external-images/),
echa un vistazo al [repositorio SVN](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/gl-import-external-images/)
o suscríbete al [registro de desarrollo](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gl-import-external-images/)
por [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gl-import-external-images/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Registro de cambios

#### 1.0

 * Initial Release.

#### 2.0

 * Elementor conflict fix.
 * Appsero Analytics added.

#### 3.0

 * Description updated
 * Add support for default WordPress image formats

#### 3.1

 * text-domain-loaded-incorrectly notices fix.

## Meta

 *  Versión **3.1**
 *  Última actualización **hace 2 años**
 *  Instalaciones activas **700+**
 *  Versión de WordPress ** 2.6.0 o superior **
 *  Probado hasta **6.7.9**
 *  Versión de PHP ** 7.0 o superior **
 *  Idioma
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images/)
 * Etiquetas:
 * [download](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/download/)[external images](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/external-images/)
   [image](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image/)[import](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/import/)
   [media library](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)
 *  [Vista avanzada](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images/advanced/)

## Valoraciones

 5 de 5 estrellas.

 *  [  6 valoraciones de 5 estrellas     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/?filter=5)
 *  [  0 valoraciones de 4 estrellas     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/?filter=4)
 *  [  0 valoraciones de 3 estrellas     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/?filter=3)
 *  [  0 valoraciones de 2 estrellas     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/?filter=2)
 *  [  0 valoraciones de 1 estrellas     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/?filter=1)

[Tu valoración](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/#new-post)

[Ver todas las reseñas](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/reviews/)

## Colaboradores

 *   [ Asiqur Rahman ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/imasikur22/)

## Soporte

¿Tienes algo que decir? ¿Necesitas ayuda?

 [Ver el foro de soporte](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gl-import-external-images/)