Import external attachments

Makes local copies of all the linked images and pdfs in a post, adding them as gallery attachments.

Author:Ryan P.C. McQuen (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:3.2
WordPress version tested:4.4.32
Plugin version:1.5.12
Added to WordPress repository:01-03-2016
Last updated:24-02-2017
Warning! This plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress.
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Plugin URI:https://github.com/ryanpcmcquen/import-extern...
Total downloads:21 340
Active installs:2 000+
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Makes local copies of all the linked images and pdfs in a post, adding them as gallery attachments.

Source & support:

https://github.com/ryanpcmcquen/import-external-attachments

Credits

This plugin is based on the work done in the “Import External Images” plugin by MartyThornley.

https://github.com/MartyThornley

HTTPS support added by IvanDoomer:
https://github.com/IvanDoomer

PDF support added by bengreeley:
https://github.com/bengreeley

Most of the JavaScript was rewritten from the original plugin, to reduce the
number of global variables.


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