Content Uploader allows you to mass import Joomla articles from Excel (XLS/XLSX) or CSV files - including categories, images, tags and custom fields.
Compatible with Joomla 3, 4, 5 and 6
Work directly with XLS, XLSX or CSV files - no conversions needed.
Map spreadsheet columns to Joomla article content, categories, custom fields and more with ease.
Update existing articles by ID without overwriting unintended content.
Create an Excel or CSV file containing your Joomla article data, including titles, article content, categories, featured or inline images, meta data, and custom fields.
Create a Content Uploader configuration to map your Excel or CSV spreadsheet columns to Joomla article fields. You can import data into article content, meta tags, categories, custom fields, publishing state, dates, and more.
Select your Excel or CSV spreadsheet, press upload, and Content Uploader will automatically create or update Joomla articles in bulk using your saved configuration - now and for all future imports.
Content Uploader is available as a free Joomla extension for basic article uploads, and as a Pro version for advanced bulk imports, migrations, and integrations.
| Feature | Free Version | Pro Version |
|---|---|---|
| Migrate Joomla 3 to Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload Joomla articles | ✔ | ✔ |
| Create multi-level categories on upload | ✔ | ✔ |
| Assign multiple categories to articles (CW Multicategories) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Set publishing state per article | ✖ | ✔ |
| Set front page state per article | ✖ | ✔ |
| Set article associations | ✖ | ✔ |
| Set custom field values | ✖ | ✔ |
| Manage multiple upload configurations | ✖ | ✔ |
| Download / Upload configurations | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload K2 items | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload J2Store products | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload Phoca Cart products | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload Akeeba Admin Tools URL redirects | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload Web Links | ✖ | ✔ |
| Upload Contacts | ✖ | ✔ |
Start with the free version and upgrade to Pro when you need advanced import features.
Yes. Content Uploader is compatible with Joomla 3, 4, 5 and 6, allowing seamless bulk imports and migrations across major Joomla versions.
Yes. You can import both featured and inline images using file paths or URLs directly from your Excel or CSV spreadsheet into Joomla articles.
Yes. You can update existing articles by linking a column in your spreadsheet to the article IDs, making bulk updates simple and efficient.
Content Uploader supports common file formats such as Excel .xlsx, .xls and .csv as well as OpenOffice .ods, allowing you to work with the format that fits your workflow.
No. The import process is designed to be intuitive. Simply prepare your spreadsheet, map columns to Joomla fields, and press “Upload”. No programming knowledge is required.
Yes. In addition to Joomla articles, Pro supports importing items such as K2 items, J2Store products, Phoca Cart products, Web Links, Contacts, and Akeeba Admin Tools URL redirects from your spreadsheet.
If an import encounters errors (such as field mismatches or invalid formatting), Content Uploader will provide detailed messages so you can correct and re-run the upload efficiently.
Yes. You can save multiple upload configurations as templates in the Pro version, so for recurring imports you only select the file and upload - no need to remap fields each time. The Free version is limited to one configuration.
You can continue using the extension forever - even after your subscription expires. However, to receive software updates and access premium support, an active subscription is required.
Yes. You are free to install and use Content Uploader Free/Pro on as many websites or domains as you like. However, premium support may be subject to fair use limitations.
Support is primarily offered in English and German. Response times may vary depending on availability, but we aim for less than 2 hours (during normal office hours).
Contact the support team via the ticket system with detailed steps, screenshots, or a video. This helps the team reproduce and fix the issue quickly in future updates.
Functionality excellent and migration from Joomla 3 to 5 is amazing! Saved lots of time with J2Store imports.
Easy and intuitive. Made Joomla migration done in seconds - great tool!
Started with free version and switched to Pro - no regrets. Great for bulk imports and updates.
The support team was helpful and fast. The import features saved hours of manual editing. Highly recommended!
Worked perfectly for my Joomla 4 content upload project. Very flexible field mappings and reliable imports.
Save hours of manual work by importing content directly from Excel or CSV.
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