How to Export Sites from InstaWP and Import Sites into LocalWP?

InstaWP streamlines WordPress site export by converting your site's content into a downloadable zip file. With LocalWP, developers can easily integrate these sites into a virtual server environment on their local machine, allowing for seamless creation and testing without the need for internet access. This streamlined technique improves workflow productivity and allows developers to fine-tune their WordPress projects more easily.

In this guide, we will explore how to:

• Export Site from InstaWP
• Import Site into LocalWP

Let’s get started 🚀

Export Site from InstaWP

Export a site onto the local system, which will be downloaded in a zip file. Using the demonstration below, let’s try to do that.

Step 1: Go to Sites and click on the horizontal ellipsis of your site. Select Export As > LocalWP from the options.

Step 2: A pop-up window will appear for your confirmation. Click Confirm from the box. It'll start exporting instantly. Once done, it'll be sent to your email.

Step 3: Go to your email inbox and open the mail. Click the Download File button to download your file.

👉 Note: In case the file has not started downloading, click the below provided link.

Import Site into LocalWP

Import the InstaWP downloaded site from a local computer into LocalWP. Using the demonstration below, let’s try to do that.

Step 1: Go to local dashboard and click the plus icon from the bottom left corner. You'll get the Create a new site button if you don't have any sites in local. Click on it.

Step 2: Click on the Select an existing ZIP from the Import Site box. Now, select the downloaded file which was exported. You can drag and drop the file, too.

Step 3: Set the name and click Continue.

Step 4: Choose your site's environment and click Import Site button.

It'll start importing instantly.

This will complete the site import to local.

Updated on: 23/05/2025