How to Import Google Docs to WordPress (3 Easy Ways)

Google Docs is a great place to write and edit, especially with a team. But moving a finished draft into WordPress used to be messy, with broken formatting and missing images. Today it is much easier. Here are three ways to do it, from free to fully automatic.

Method	Cost	Keeps formatting	Handles images
Copy and paste	Free	Mostly	No, re-upload needed
Mammoth .docx converter	Free	Yes	Yes
Wordable	Paid	Yes	Yes, automatically

Method 1: Copy and Paste Into the Block Editor

The WordPress block editor handles pasted Google Docs content well. Headings, paragraphs, lists, bold, italics, and links usually come through as proper blocks.

1. In Google Docs, select all (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A) and copy.
2. In WordPress, click into an empty paragraph block and paste.
3. Check headings, lists, and links.
4. Re-upload images. Pasted images often still point to Google’s servers, so they can break later. Delete them and add them again from your Media Library.

Method 2: Use the Mammoth .docx Converter Plugin (Free)

This free plugin converts Word files into clean WordPress content, including images. Since Google Docs can export as Word, it works perfectly for Docs too.

1. Install and activate Mammoth .docx converter (Plugins > Add New, search “Mammoth”).
2. In Google Docs, go to File > Download > Microsoft Word (.docx).
3. Open a new post in WordPress. Below the editor you will find the Mammoth .docx converter box.
4. Choose your .docx file. Check the Visual preview.
5. Click Insert into editor. Images are uploaded to your Media Library automatically.

Tip: if you use the block editor, the converted content may appear in a Classic block. Click Convert to blocks to turn it into separate blocks.

Method 3: Use Wordable (Paid, Fastest)

Wordable connects your Google Drive to WordPress and exports a doc in one click. It uploads and compresses images, keeps formatting, and can set things like alt text and link targets. It is a paid service, but it saves a lot of time if you publish often or run several sites.

Tips for Cleaner Imports

• Use real heading styles in Google Docs (Heading 2, Heading 3), not just big bold text.
• Name image files clearly before adding them to the doc.
• Remove comments and suggestions before exporting.
• Always preview the post before publishing.

Looking for better writing tools? See our list of writing tools for bloggers and grammar checker tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I copy and paste from Google Docs to WordPress?

Yes. The block editor keeps most formatting. Re-upload images afterward, because pasted images often still load from Google.

How do I import a Google Doc with images into WordPress?

Download the doc as a Word file and use the free Mammoth .docx converter plugin, or use a service like Wordable. Both upload the images to your Media Library.

Does Google Docs formatting carry over to WordPress?

Mostly. Headings, lists, links, bold, and italics carry over. Custom fonts, colors, and spacing usually do not.

Is there a free Google Docs to WordPress tool?

Yes. Copy and paste and the Mammoth .docx converter plugin are both free.