Feature
YouTube video importer
Paste a YouTube URL and import the title, description, thumbnail and publish date in one click.
Import videos, not just embeds
VideographyWP is a full YouTube video importer: paste a YouTube video, Short or playlist URL and it pulls in the video details so you do not have to copy and paste anything. It can fill the post title and content, set the featured image and the publish date automatically.
Beyond YouTube (PRO)
PRO adds Vimeo (including private videos via access token) and Dailymotion as import sources, plus video in the WooCommerce product gallery.
API key
Add a YouTube Data API key for full data and high-resolution images — see Licence & API keys.
Learn how to import videos.
What gets imported
Paste a URL and VideographyWP fills in the rest.
Title & description
Use them as the post title and content, or keep your own copy.
Thumbnail
Saved as the featured image, in high resolution when an API key is set.
Publish date
Match the post date to the original video, or set your own.
The video itself
Set as featured video, in a lightbox, or in the product gallery (PRO).
Videos, Shorts & playlists
Single videos
Import any public YouTube video by pasting its URL.
Shorts
Import vertical Shorts exactly the same way.
Playlists
Pull in a playlist to spin up several video posts at once.
Get the most with a YouTube API key
Optional, but recommended for full data and images.
Complete details
Reliable title, description and metadata on every import.
Hi-res thumbnails
Larger, sharper featured images for your posts.
Fewer limits
Smoother importing when you add many videos.
YouTube importer FAQ
Do I need a YouTube API key?
No, but it is recommended for full data and high-resolution images. See Licence & API keys.
Is the importer free?
Yes. Importing YouTube videos and setting a featured video is in the free plugin.
Can I import Vimeo or Dailymotion?
Yes, with PRO — including private Vimeo videos via an access token.
Does it download the video file?
No. It imports the video details and embeds the hosted video; nothing is copied to your server.