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[Resolved] Export and Import custom post type content as well as ACF fields

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Last updated by Subash Chandra Poudel 1 year, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Subash Chandra Poudel.

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August 11, 2023 at 1:35 pm #14188853

jagoG-2

Tell us what you are trying to do?

I am trying to find a solution to create a backup file for a specific custom post type and its custom fields that were created by ACF pro plugin. The custom post type and custom fields were created by ACF pro plugin via PHP code.

The idea is, I want to clean the custom post types that the site doesn't need anymore but I prefer to create a backup file for their content which in the future, I may restore to the site again.

**For example**, the site has the clients' post type and custom fields that were created by ACF pro plugin. I create the custom post type and custom fields via PHP code. The site has the clients' data for 4 languages (EN, NL, FR, DE).

Is it possible that I can export the clients' post type, clients' custom fields, and content as the backup file then in the future, I can import them back to the site.

If it is possible, what do I need to achieve my goal?

Thanks,
Apple
August 11, 2023 at 2:43 pm #14189325

Dražen
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00)

Hello,

sure, you can use one of the 3rd party-compatible plugins and export content you wish. You will need 3rd party plugins ( WP Sheet editor or WP All Export / WP All import) and our related addon WPML All Import.

Please check the related docs:

- https://wpml.org/documentation/plugins-compatibility/export-multilingual-websites-using-wp-all-export-wpml/
- https://wpml.org/documentation/plugins-compatibility/transfer-wpml-translations-from-one-site-to-another-with-wp-sheet-editor/

Let us know if any other questions.

Regards,
Drazen
August 11, 2023 at 4:17 pm #14189879

jagoG-2

Thanks for the quick response. I got the answer I need. Please close the ticket. I can not close it since there is JS error on the console.

Thanks,
Apple
August 15, 2023 at 11:09 am #14202597

Subash Chandra Poudel

Hi Apple,

Thank you for confirming the issue is resolved now.

I am marking this ticket as resolved. Feel free to contact us again in future if you need any other help with WPML.

Regards,
Subash