{"id":5812733,"date":"2023-07-10T21:50:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T21:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wpallimport.com\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=5812733"},"modified":"2025-12-08T17:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:47:32","slug":"import-images-from-media-library","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/www.wpallimport.com\/documentation\/import-images-from-media-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing Images From the Media Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WP All Import allows you to import images that already exist on your site and are added to your Media Library. 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