# How to Export Wordpress Media Library

> To export your WordPress media library, navigate to Tools in your dashboard and select Export. Then, go to Export media library and click Download to generate an XML file with your media file references. Wait a few moments for the download to begin.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-export-wordpress-media-library/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to 'Tools'.
2. Select 'Export'.
3. Go to 'Export media library' and click 'Download'. This will generate an XML file that contains the references to your media files
4. Wait a few moments for the export to begin. The media library will then start downloading to your computer
5. That's it! By following these steps you can export your Wordpress media library.