Migration plugins for Payload CMS 4
Migration plugins for Payload CMS: import/export, backup and restore, schema and database migrations, seed data and CMS-to-Payload importers.
MongoDB Backup
Adds MongoDB backup and restore to Payload v3 with Vercel Blob Storage, scheduled retention, and a native admin dashboard.
DB Check
Finds and fixes database consistency problems across Payload collections, with duplicate merging and reference repair in the admin panel.
Database Backup & Restore
Export and restore selected Payload CMS MongoDB collections as portable JSON from the admin panel.
Extended Import Export
This plugin adds enhanced import and export features for Payload CMS.
Migration plugins move data in and out of Payload CMS — import/export, backup and restore, schema and database migrations, seed data and CMS-to-Payload importers.
What these plugins cover
- Collection import and export (CSV/JSON)
- Backup and restore
- Schema and database migrations
- Seed data for environments
- Importers from other CMS platforms
Moving to Payload
Bring legacy content in with importers and seed scripts, keep environments aligned with migrations, and pair with developer tools and content management.
See also developer tools, content management and admin tooling.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import content from another CMS into Payload?
Yes — migration plugins provide importers and CSV/JSON pipelines to bring content from other CMS platforms and external sources into Payload collections.
Do they handle backups and seed data?
Yes — plugins back up and restore collections and provide seed scripts to populate development and staging environments consistently.
Are these migration plugins free?
Yes — every migration plugin on Payload Market is open-source and free to install.