Description

The Export and Import addon generates an XLIFF file with all the site’s translatable content to send to external translators or agencies, importing translations back into WPML without manual intervention in each post. It works as an official WPML extension, serving editorial teams that work with offline workflows in CAT tools such as SDL Trados, memoQ, or Wordfast and need to transfer large volumes of text between environments.

Key Features

  • XLIFF Export
    Packages posts, pages, and custom post types in the XLIFF standard recognized by CAT tools.
  • Granular Content Selection
    Lets you choose specific items, post types, or target languages before exporting.
  • Automated Import
    Recognizes the translated file association and updates the corresponding post in the target language.
  • Custom Field Support
    Includes custom fields registered in WPML Translation Management within the exported package.
  • Compatibility with External Translators
    Delivers files in the format accepted by professional agencies without intermediate conversion.

Export and Import Benefits

  • Offline Workflow with Agencies
    Sends packages to translators who work outside the WordPress dashboard.
  • Savings on Long-Term Projects
    Reduces coordination time by handling entire batches of content at once.
  • Reuse of Translation Memories
    Maintains terminological consistency by using accumulated memories in CAT tools.
  • Lower Risk of Manual Errors
    Eliminates copying and pasting text between the WordPress editor and external spreadsheets.

Who Is It For?

  • Multilingual sites that outsource translation to professional agencies.
  • Editorial teams that use CAT tools and their own translation memories.
  • Corporate projects with large volumes of content to translate in batches.

Those who run robust multilingual publications find Export and Import to be the bridge between the WordPress environment and the professional translation ecosystem. Instead of typing content into the native translation editor, the team exports batches, sends them to specialized translators, and returns everything to the site while preserving language associations, field structure, and original metadata.

Frequently asked questions

Is WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import GPL-licensed?

Yes. WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import 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 WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import 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 WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import cost at Ultrapack?

WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import 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 WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import include updates?

Yes. The current version of WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import is 5.1.0, published at Ultrapack on Oct 2, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WP Multi-Lingual Export and Import goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.