FAQ

Can I attach images already on the server without downloading them again?

Published September 16, 2026 · Last updated October 26, 2026

Yes. Super Speedy Imports decides what to do from the value you map:

A full URL (http:// or https://) is downloaded once, then reused on later imports.
A bare filename (image1.jpg, no protocol) is searched for in wp-content/uploads. The file must already have a WordPress attachment record; a file sitting on disk with no media entry is not found.
Attachment IDs: set _thumbnail_id to the featured media ID, and product_image_gallery to a comma-separated list of gallery media IDs (for example 581247,581248,581249). This skips the image stages entirely.

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