Description
Copy Paste Tools for ACF adds intuitive copy, paste, and clear functionality directly in the WordPress editor for enhanced ACF workflow. Now with powerful cross-site transfer capabilities!
Key Features:
- Copy & Paste ACF Blocks: Easily copy entire ACF blocks or individual field groups
- Full & Partial Copying: Choose between copying everything (including media) or excluding media files
- Nested Repeater Support: Handles complex nested repeater fields with multiple levels
- Configurable Paste Modes: Choose to append or replace repeater rows
- Media Field Support: Copy and paste images, galleries, and file uploads
- Cross-Site Image Transfer: Export and import images via ZIP archives (NEW!)
- Smart Image Detection: Avoid duplicates by checking existing files (NEW!)
- One-Click Clear: Clear all field values with automatic confirmation handling
- Smart Validation: Intelligent field matching for safe pasting
- Settings Page: Configure paste behavior and cross-site options (NEW!)
Perfect for:
* Content managers working with repetitive ACF blocks
* Developers testing ACF field configurations
* Teams sharing ACF block templates across sites
* Migration of content between staging and production
* Anyone who frequently creates similar content structures
The plugin integrates seamlessly with ACF’s existing interface, adding a clean toolbar with buttons for all operations. When cross-site transfer is enabled, additional buttons appear for exporting and importing images through ZIP archives.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/copy-paste-tools-for-acfdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‚Plugins‘ screen in WordPress.
- The copy/paste buttons will automatically appear on ACF blocks in the WordPress editor.
Requirements:
* Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin must be installed and activated
* WordPress 5.0 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
FAQ
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Do I need ACF Pro?
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Yes, this plugin requires Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro as it uses ACF’s JavaScript API for advanced field handling.
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Does it work with nested repeater fields?
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Yes! The plugin fully supports nested repeater fields with unlimited levels of nesting.
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Can I copy between different WordPress sites?
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Yes! The plugin supports cross-site copying in two ways:
1. Standard mode: Using system clipboard for text data
2. Cross-site mode: Export/import images via ZIP archives (enable in Settings) -
What’s the difference between full and partial copy?
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Full copy includes all fields including media uploads (images, files, galleries). Partial copy excludes media files but copies all text and other field types.
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How do I transfer images between sites?
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- Go to Settings > Copy Paste Tools for ACF
- Enable «Cross-Site Transfer»
- Use the 🌐 button to export content with images (downloads ZIP)
- On the destination site, use the 📦 button to import the ZIP
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Will it overwrite existing content in repeater fields?
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You can choose! In plugin settings, select:
– «Append» mode: Adds new rows to existing ones (default)
– «Replace» mode: Clears existing rows and pastes new ones -
How does smart image detection work?
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When importing images, you can configure the plugin to:
– Check by filename and size: Skip upload if exact match found
– Check by filename only: Skip if file with same name exists
– Upload all: Always create new copies (no checks) -
Does it work with all ACF field types?
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The plugin supports most ACF field types including text, textarea, select, checkbox, repeater, flexible content, group, image, gallery, and file fields.
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Where are the plugin settings?
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Go to WordPress admin > Settings > Copy Paste Tools for ACF
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Contributors & Developers
“Copy Paste Tools for Advanced Custom Fields” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.3.0
- NEW: Settings page for configuring plugin behavior
- NEW: Configurable paste mode for repeater fields (append or replace)
- NEW: Cross-site image transfer via ZIP archives
- NEW: Smart image duplicate detection (by name, size, or both)
- NEW: Export images button with automatic ZIP download
- NEW: Import images button with file picker
- NEW: Image mapping system for preserving relationships
- IMPROVED: Repeater paste logic now respects settings
- IMPROVED: Better error handling for export/import operations
- IMPROVED: Enhanced translations with all new strings
- IMPROVED: More intuitive button icons and labels
- Updated version to 1.3.0
1.2.1
- Changed slug and naming –> copy-paste-tools-for-acf
1.2.0
- Added internationalization (i18n) support
- Added Ukrainian and English translations
- Improved localization for all user interface elements
- Enhanced accessibility with proper text domains
- Updated plugin structure for WordPress.org standards
1.1.0
- Added support for media field copying and pasting
- Improved nested repeater field handling
- Added cross-site copy/paste functionality
- Enhanced field validation and error handling
- Fixed visual updates for media fields after pasting
- Added partial copy mode (excluding media files)
- Improved DOM manipulation for better compatibility
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Basic copy/paste functionality for ACF blocks
- Support for simple field types
- Clear block functionality
