Usage

This guide covers how to use the WordPress Image Scraper plugin to scrape images from URLs and import them into your WordPress Media Library.

Scraping Images

Follow these steps to scrape images from one or more URLs:

1. In your WordPress admin panel, navigate to Images Scraper in the sidebar menu.
2. In the URLs box, paste the URLs of the pages you want to scrape images from.
3. Enter one URL per line for multiple pages.

Important

Don't forget to add a trailing slash (/) at the end of each URL! The scraper requires this to correctly identify and process each page.

Correct: https://example.com/gallery/

Incorrect: https://example.com/gallery

4. Click the Start Scraping button to begin the process.

Understanding the Scraping Process

Once you click Start Scraping, the plugin processes each URL sequentially. Here is what to expect:

Stage	What You'll See
Processing	A "Scraping..." status message appears for the active URL
URL Completed	A confirmation message is displayed when a URL finishes
All Completed	Each URL shows a "Completed" status when the batch is done

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Scraping time depends on several factors, including the number of URLs, the number of images on each page, image file sizes, and your server's resources and network speed. Larger batches will naturally take longer to complete.

Tips for Effective Scraping

• Scrape in batches — if you have a large number of URLs, consider splitting them into smaller batches to avoid server timeouts or memory issues.
• Check your server limits — ensure your PHP max_execution_time and memory_limit settings are sufficient for the number of images you plan to scrape.
• Use stable URLs — make sure the URLs you provide are accessible and return a valid HTML page with images.
• Verify trailing slashes — double-check that every URL ends with a / to prevent scraping errors.

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For very large scraping jobs, consider running the process during off-peak hours when your server has more resources available. This helps ensure faster and more reliable scraping.

Accessing Scraped Images

All scraped images are automatically imported into your WordPress Media Library. Once the scraping process completes, you can:

• Browse images — go to Media → Library in the WordPress admin to view all imported images.
• Use in content — insert scraped images into your posts, pages, and templates using the standard WordPress media inserter.
• Manage files — rename, edit, or delete imported images just like any other media file in your library.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during scraping, consider the following:

Issue	Possible Solution
Scraping hangs or times out	Reduce the number of URLs per batch, or increase PHP max_execution_time
No images found	Verify the URL is correct, accessible, and contains images
Missing trailing slash	Ensure every URL ends with /
Permission errors	Check that wp-content/uploads is writable by the web server
Memory errors	Increase the PHP memory_limit in your server configuration

Support

If you need further help or encounter persistent issues, visit the Themesic Support Portal for assistance.