The Paste
Paste files and image data from clipboard and instantly upload them to the WordPress media library.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 35
- Active installs
- 9k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 5 Dec 2025
- Added
- Sep 2017
- Requires WP
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 103,459
Our analysis
AI-assistedThe Paste is a WordPress plugin that allows you to paste files and image data directly into the WordPress media library. It supports copying from various desktop applications, including Finder, Windows Filesystem, and popular design software like Adobe Photoshop and Figma.
This plugin is suitable for users who frequently work with images and files, streamlining the process of uploading content to their WordPress site. It is particularly useful for those who prefer to use keyboard shortcuts to enhance their workflow.
Best for: This plugin suits users who need to upload images and files quickly into their WordPress media library.
What it does well
- ✓Allows pasting files and images directly into the media library
- ✓Supports multiple desktop applications for file copying
- ✓Compatible with the latest versions of major web browsers
- ✓Free to use and available on WordPress.org
- ✓Regularly updated, with a high user rating
Where it falls short
- •Known issues with Firefox and Safari regarding file pasting
- •May trigger JavaScript errors with certain plugins active
Verdict
The Paste offers a convenient way to enhance your workflow when managing media files in WordPress. However, be aware of its limitations with certain browsers and plugins.
From the developer
podpirate's own description of The Paste, lightly tidied.
Speed up your workflow by pasting files and image data directly into the WordPress media library.
You can copy files and image data from many desktop applications:
- macOS Finder
- Windows Filesystem
- Screenshots
- Adobe Photoshop
- Gimp
- LibreOffice
- GoogleDocs
- Adobe XD
- SVG from Adobe XD, Illustrator, Figma and Affinity Designer (Note: An additional plugin for SVG Support is required. My favorite: Safe SVG)
- And some more…
… and paste it to Classic Editor or directly to the media library.
The most recent Desktop versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported.
Install Safe SVG to enable SVG support.
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Known Issues
- Firefox does not support pasting multiple files from the OS filesystem.
- Safari lacks the support to convert images to the webP format.
- Pasting in TinyMCE triggers a JavaScript error if Real Media Library is active. Pasting in the media library is still working.
- Edge is working suspiciously well, which is very unusal in the Microsoft world and must be considered a bug.