Description

The NextGEN Importer addon migrates galleries created in NextGEN Gallery to the Envira Gallery format, transferring images, titles, descriptions, and display order in just a few clicks through the admin panel. The extension eliminates the need to manually rebuild each collection when deciding to switch the site’s gallery plugin, preserving the original photo structure and keeping the already published content accessible without loss during the transition.

Main Features

  • Direct gallery import
    Detects existing NextGEN galleries installed in WordPress and lists each one in the panel for conversion.
  • Metadata transfer
    Moves titles, captions, descriptions, and image order preserving the original information of each item.
  • Album conversion
    Transforms NextGEN albums into equivalent albums in Envira Gallery, maintaining photo grouping.
  • Batch processing
    Migrates multiple galleries in a single operation, without repeating the procedure for each collection separately.
  • Operation inside WordPress
    Performs the entire migration through WP admin, no need for FTP access or direct database intervention.

Benefits of NextGEN Importer

  • Saves hours of manual work
    Avoids redoing each gallery item by item when changing the image display plugin.
  • Safe plugin transition
    Keeps old galleries functional during the process, reducing the risk of broken pages.
  • Preservation of visual archive
    Content already created remains intact and accessible in the new gallery structure.
  • Facilitated adoption of Envira Gallery
    Removes the main barrier for sites with an extensive history of photos published in NextGEN.

Who Is It For?

  • Sites that have used NextGEN Gallery for a long time and want to definitively migrate to Envira Gallery.
  • Webmasters and agencies responsible for maintaining photographic portfolios with a significant volume of galleries.
  • Photographers and studios needing to unify the display plugin without re-registering images one by one.

Designed for those maintaining an extensive catalog of photographs in WordPress, NextGEN Importer shortens the gallery plugin replacement to a quick administrative routine. The automated migration protects the investment of hours already applied to organizing images and frees users to enjoy Envira Gallery’s features immediately after conversion.

Frequently asked questions

Is Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer GPL-licensed?

Yes. Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer cost at Ultrapack?

Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer include updates?

Yes. The current version of Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer is 1.2.7, published at Ultrapack on Apr 25, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Envira Gallery NextGEN Importer goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.