How to Save, Import, and Export Templates in WordPress with Elementor

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Elementor makes it easy to save, import, and export templates, allowing you to reuse designs, speed up workflow, and move templates between websites. Whether you're backing up a design, sharing templates, or migrating content, this guide will show you step by step how to manage Elementor templates effectively.

1️⃣ How to Save a Template in Elementor
Saving templates in Elementor lets you reuse layouts for pages, sections, or widgets without recreating them from scratch.

📌 Steps to Save a Template:

Open Elementor and design your page.
Click the "Save Options" (upward arrow) next to the "Update" button.
Select "Save as Template".
Give your template a name (e.g., "Landing Page Design").
Click "Save".
✅ Your template is now stored in Elementor > Templates > Saved Templates.

💡 Tip: You can save entire pages, sections, or widgets to reuse later!

2️⃣ How to Export Elementor Templates
Exporting templates allows you to share designs or move them to another website.

📌 Steps to Export a Template:

Go to WordPress Dashboard > Templates > Saved Templates.
Find the template you want to export.
Click Export (Download) as JSON.
A .json file will be downloaded to your computer.
✅ You can now import this template into another Elementor website.

💡 Tip: Use exported templates to create design consistency across multiple sites!

3️⃣ How to Import Elementor Templates
Importing templates lets you add pre-designed layouts to your site.

📌 Steps to Import a Template:

Go to WordPress Dashboard > Templates > Saved Templates.
Click Import Templates at the top.
Upload your .json file (previously exported).
Click Import Now.
✅ Your template will now be available under Saved Templates and can be used on any page!

💡 Tip: Import templates from Elementor's template library for quick design inspiration!

4️⃣ How to Apply a Saved Template in Elementor
Once you have saved or imported a template, you can add it to any page.

📌 Steps to Insert a Template:

Open any page in Elementor.
Click the Folder Icon 📁 inside Elementor.
Go to My Templates and select your saved template.
Click Insert.
✅ Your template will be added to the page instantly!

💡 Tip: Customize the imported template to match your site's branding!

🏆 Final Thoughts: Save Time with Elementor Templates!
Using Elementor's Save, Import, and Export features can streamline your workflow, improve design consistency, and make website building faster.

🚀 Quick Recap:
✅ Save templates to reuse sections/pages.
✅ Export templates to move designs between websites.
✅ Import templates to add pre-made designs instantly.
✅ Insert templates with one click inside Elementor.

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