To move Elementor designs between sites, export them as templates: in Templates, Saved Templates (or Theme Builder) hover a template and click Export to download a JSON file, then on the other site click Import Templates and upload it. For a whole site’s design (global styles, templates, pages, settings), use Elementor’s Export Kit and Import Kit tools under Elementor, Tools, Import/Export Kit.
- Single templates export as JSON.
- Website Kits export the whole design system.
- Images may need re-uploading or are imported from URLs.
- Pro widgets need Pro on the destination site.
- Build your own kit as a starting point for client sites.
Which export method fits?
| Need | Method |
|---|---|
| One section or page | Export template (JSON) |
| Header and footer | Export from Theme Builder |
| Whole site design | Export Kit (Elementor, Tools) |
| Copy between open sites | Cross-site copy paste (where available) |
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How do freelancers use kits?
Picture a freelancer who builds many dental clinic sites. She creates one polished kit with global styles, header, footer, service page and booking section. Each new clinic starts from the kit; she swaps colours, logo and content. Projects that took two weeks now take one, and quality stays consistent. Combine with global widgets and templates.
What can go wrong?
- Missing images if the source site is offline during import.
- Pro widgets showing blank when Pro is missing.
- Global colours overriding the destination site’s styles; review before applying a kit to a live site.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I export an Elementor template?
In Templates, hover the template and click Export to download a JSON file.
How do I copy a whole Elementor site design?
Use Export Kit and Import Kit under Elementor, Tools.
Will images import with Elementor templates?
Usually from the source URLs; if the source is offline, re-upload them.
Do I need Elementor Pro to import templates?
Free templates import into Free; templates with Pro widgets need Pro.
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