"I've spent a FULL DAY trying different plugins and methods to reconnect my Server Uploads to the Media Library after a migration. This plugin did it in Nearly NO Time At All!"
— David Scott Lynn, Web Developer

Recover Missing WordPress Media in Minutes

After a migration, database crash or site reset, your images are often still in /uploads - WordPress just forgot them. Media Library Recovery finds them and adds them back to your Media Library, in bulk.

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Latest plugin version 1.5.4 was updated 2 weeks ago, fully compatible with WordPress 7.1.3

Find It, Check It, Bring It Back

Features

Works whenever your files are still on the server: after a migration or domain change, a database crash or reset, a failed import, a ransomware cleanup, or an emptied Media Library. It can't restore files that were deleted from the server itself.

Media Explorer

See every file in your uploads folder that isn't in the Media Library, with thumbnails and file details, before you recover anything. Explore the Media Explorer

Only What's Missing

Files already in your Media Library are hidden automatically, so you only see and recover what's actually gone.

Search & Filters

Find files by name, and filter by type, date, size and status. Search & Filter Guide

Bulk Recovery

Select as many files as you need and add them back to the Media Library in one click.

Background Mode for Large Libraries

Recover thousands of files in the background while you keep working, with live progress and a report when it's done.

Proper Library Entries

Each file becomes a real Media Library item: title from the file name, dimensions, generated thumbnail sizes and image data.

Reconnect Images to Posts

Optionally attach recovered media to the posts that use them and update image URLs in your content.

Any File Type, Any Folder

Images, video, audio, PDFs and other files, from the default uploads folder or a custom one. Multisite supported. See All Options

Back Up Your Uploads

Download a ZIP backup of your uploads folder before you make changes (up to 500 MB and 10,000 files). How Backups Work

Saved After Migrations, Crashes and Resets

Testimonials

From reviews of the free and Pro versions.

★★★★★

"Had to move 3 websites, the WordPress Export from the media did leave the new library empty although the uploads folder was in place. This plugin made it possible to repair that."

Morris W Site migration

★★★★★

"When my WordPress database vanished, I had to start over with a new install. The uploads folder was still there, but no longer recognized in the new, empty Media Library. This plugin allowed me to easily recover all of the photos."

Wise D Lost database

★★★★★

"I reset a new site with 90 images. This app recovered them in 3 minutes, saving me all the uploading. Perfect!"

pjdm55 Site reset

★★★★★

"A corrupted database had my product pictures half gone. I ran this program and it works. Satisfied."

dtsinidaho Corrupted database

★★★★★

"I've just transferred from old WP to a different domain name, and it recovered all the files that were already in the folder but not showing in the library. Thanks!"

Toosa Domain change

★★★★★

"Stress reliever. Many thanks. Worked well after a monumental mistake!"

David H Accidental deletion

Free for a Few Files, Pro for the Whole Library

Free vs Pro

What is the difference between the Free and Pro plugins?

Feature	Free	Pro
Find missing media in your uploads folder	✓	✓
Files per recovery	Up to 10 at a time	Unlimited
Background mode for thousands of files	✗	✓
Media types	Images	All file types
Upload folders	Default uploads folder	Any folder, plus Multisite
Search & filters	✗	✓
Reconnect images to posts	✗	✓
ZIP backup of your uploads	✗	✓
Support	Help center	Priority email

A quick comparison table highlighting the difference between the Free and Pro versions of our plugin.

Pick Your License

Pricing

Every license includes all Pro features, a year of updates and priority email support, and our 14-day refund policy. Choose yearly, or pay once with a lifetime license.