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Joomla Migration Tool

Migrate Joomla 3 to
Joomla 5 or 6 in Minutes

Content Uploader Pro lets you export your entire Joomla 3 site — articles, users and images — and import it cleanly into Joomla 4, 5 or 6. No database wizardry. No lost content.

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Joomla 3 Export Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 Import Includes Users & Images 5★ Rated Extension

The easiest way to migrate a Joomla 3 site

Most Joomla migrations involve manual database exports, broken images and hours of cleanup. Content Uploader Pro handles it all in a guided two-step process.

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One-click export from Joomla 3

Export all articles, categories, metadata, users and images directly from your Joomla 3 backend — no FTP, no phpMyAdmin required.

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Clean import into Joomla 4, 5 or 6

Import the exported package into any modern Joomla version. Articles, images and users are recreated exactly as they were.

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Choose what to migrate

Decide during export whether to include or exclude user accounts and media images — full flexibility for your migration scenario.

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Save hours of manual work

What would take days of manual copy-pasting or database work is done in minutes. Tested on real-world Joomla sites.

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No data loss

Your original Joomla 3 site is untouched. The export is non-destructive — test as many times as you need before going live.

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German & English support

Support offered in both English and German, with fast response times during normal office hours.

How the migration works

Two simple steps — export from your old Joomla 3 site, import into your new Joomla 5 or 6 site.

Step 01

Export from Joomla 3

Install Content Uploader Pro on your Joomla 3 site. Open the migration export screen and choose your options — include or exclude user accounts and image files as needed. Click Export to generate your migration package.

Include users Include images Exclude users Exclude images
Joomla 3
Step 02

Import into Joomla 4, 5 or 6

Install Content Uploader Pro on your new Joomla site. Open the migration import screen, upload your migration package, and press Import. Articles, categories, users and images are all recreated automatically.

Articles & categories User accounts Images & media
Joomla 4 / 5 / 6

The migration interface

A clean, straightforward UI inside your Joomla backend — no external tools, no command line needed.

Joomla 3 Migration Export
Content Uploader Pro — Joomla 3 Migration Export screen
Export your Joomla 3 content from the backend. Choose whether to include users and images in the migration package.
Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 Migration Import
Content Uploader Pro — Joomla 5 Migration Import screen
Upload the migration package to your new Joomla 4, 5 or 6 site and import all content in a single click.

Perfect for

Joomla 3 to 5 / 6 full site migrations
Rebuilding a Joomla site on a new server
Moving content between Joomla environments
Agencies migrating multiple client sites
Preserving user accounts during migration
Migrating without direct database access

Choose the Right Content Uploader Version

Content Uploader is available as a free Joomla extension for basic article uploads, and as a Pro version for migrations and advanced features.

Feature Free Version Pro Version
★ Migrate Joomla 3 to Joomla 4 / 5 / 6
Upload Joomla articles
Create multi-level categories on upload
Set publishing state per article
Set front page state per article
Set custom field values
Manage multiple upload configurations
Assign multiple categories (CW Multicategories)
Include users in migration package
Include images in migration package
Upload K2 items
Upload J2Store / Phoca Cart products
Upload Contacts & Web Links
Set article associations
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Start with the free version and upgrade to Pro when you need migration features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Joomla versions are supported?
The migration export works on Joomla 3. The migration import works on Joomla 4, 5 and 6. For bulk article uploads from Excel/CSV, all four major Joomla versions are supported.
Can I choose whether to migrate users and images?
Yes. During the export step on Joomla 3, you can choose to include or exclude user accounts and media images. This is useful if you only want to migrate content, or if you are merging content from multiple sites.
Will my original Joomla 3 site be affected?
No. The export is completely non-destructive. Your Joomla 3 site remains fully intact. You can export as many times as you like during testing.
Does it migrate categories and metadata too?
Yes. The migration package includes your full category structure as well as article metadata, so your content is recreated with its original organisation on the destination site.
Do I need database access or FTP?
No. Everything is done through the Joomla admin backend. You do not need direct database access, FTP access or any command-line tools.
Does it support Joomla 6?
Yes. Content Uploader is compatible with Joomla 3, 4, 5 and 6, allowing seamless migrations across all major Joomla versions.
What happens to my subscription after it expires?
The extension continues to work after your subscription expires. You only need an active subscription to receive software updates and access premium support.
Can I use it on multiple sites?
Yes. You are free to install and use Content Uploader Pro on as many websites or domains as you like. Premium support may be subject to fair use limitations.
Is support available in German?
Yes. Support is offered in both English and German. Response times aim to be under 2 hours during normal office hours.

What Users Say About Content Uploader

★★★★★

Functionality excellent and migration from Joomla 3 to 5 is amazing! Saved lots of time with J2Store imports.

— Lydia
★★★★★

Easy and intuitive. Made Joomla migration done in seconds — great tool!

— Clive Warren
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Started with the free version and switched to Pro — no regrets. Great for bulk imports and updates.

— Tomas Schreiber
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The support team was helpful and fast. The import features saved hours of manual editing. Highly recommended!

— Jeanette
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Worked perfectly for my Joomla 4 content upload project. Very flexible field mappings and reliable imports.

— Oliver S.

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