Export Multiple Pages

This PnP PowerShell script automates the export of multiple SharePoint pages for backup, migration, or content management purposes. Export page content, metadata, and configurations in bulk operations.

Purpose

This script helps you:

  • Backup multiple SharePoint pages and their content
  • Export pages for migration between sites or tenants
  • Create content archives for compliance requirements
  • Document existing page structures and layouts

Prerequisites

  • PnP PowerShell module installed
  • Site collection administrator permissions
  • Connection to your SharePoint Online site
  • Access to pages library or site pages

PowerShell Script

# Script will be added here
# Connect to SharePoint Online site
# Connect-PnPOnline -Url "https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite" -Interactive

# Your PnP PowerShell script for exporting multiple pages will go here

JSON Configuration File

{
  "exportSettings": {
    "outputPath": "C:\\PageExports\\",
    "includeMetadata": true,
    "includeVersionHistory": false,
    "exportFormat": "json"
  },
  "pagesToExport": [
    {
      "pageName": "Home.aspx",
      "library": "Site Pages",
      "includeWebParts": true,
      "exportFileName": "homepage-export.json"
    },
    {
      "pageName": "About.aspx", 
      "library": "Site Pages",
      "includeWebParts": true,
      "exportFileName": "about-export.json"
    },
    {
      "pageName": "Services.aspx",
      "library": "Site Pages", 
      "includeWebParts": true,
      "exportFileName": "services-export.json"
    }
  ],
  "filterCriteria": {
    "modifiedAfter": "2024-01-01",
    "contentTypes": ["Site Page", "Wiki Page"],
    "excludeSystemPages": true
  }
}

Usage Notes

  • Ensure you have read permissions on all pages to be exported
  • Large page exports may take considerable time to complete
  • Consider filtering by date or content type for selective exports
  • Test export process with a small subset before bulk operations
  • Exported data includes page content, metadata, and web part configurations