Export Move Wix Site to New Host to HTML
Wix doesn't let you download your site. Here's how to actually move your Wix website to a new hosting provider without starting over.
What you get
Everything Included
HTML, CSS, JS, images, and fonts - all in one ZIP.
Links Just Work
Navigation works offline, no broken links.
Host Anywhere
Your server, Netlify, Vercel - you choose.
Pixel Perfect
Your design, exactly as you built it.
Ready in Minutes
Most sites export in under 2 minutes.
Full Site Export
Every page, not just the homepage.
About Move Wix Site to New Host Export
Wix holds your site hostage. There's no export feature, no download button, no way to grab your files and leave. They want you paying monthly forever.
But your content isn't actually stuck. Tools like ours render your Wix pages and save them as standard HTML files. Same design, same images, same everything, just in a format that works on any server.
Why move? The obvious reason: money. Wix starts at $17/month for removing ads, goes up to $159 for business features. That's $204 to $1,908 per year. Static hosting on Netlify or GitHub Pages? Free. Even traditional shared hosting runs $36-60 per year.
The process is straightforward. Export your Wix site to HTML, you'll get a ZIP with all your pages, images, and stylesheets. Upload those files to your new host. Update your DNS. Done.
Where should you host? Depends on your needs.
Netlify is the easy choice for static sites. Drag and drop your exported folder, get a live site in seconds. Free SSL, free CDN, handles moderate traffic without blinking. Connect your domain through their dashboard.
GitHub Pages works if you're comfortable with git. Push your files to a repository, enable Pages, done. Free forever for public repos.
Vercel competes with Netlify, basically the same deal. Pick whichever dashboard you prefer.
Traditional hosts like SiteGround or Hostinger cost money but offer more control. FTP access, email hosting, one-click WordPress installs if you change your mind later.
The move itself takes maybe an hour. Export from Wix, 20 minutes depending on site size. Upload to new host, 5 minutes. Configure domain DNS, 10 minutes of clicking around. Then 24-48 hours of waiting for DNS to propagate worldwide.
Keep your Wix site live during that wait. Once your new host is responding to your domain, cancel Wix. Don't cancel first, you'll have downtime.
One caveat: static sites don't do everything. Forms need a backend, try Formspree or Basin. Comments need a service like Disqus. E-commerce needs Snipcart or Shopify's Buy Button. These are extra setup steps, but they're one-time work.
For most small sites, portfolios, restaurants, small businesses, static HTML is plenty. Pages load faster, hosting costs nothing, and you actually own your files. No more renting a website that disappears the moment you stop paying.
The migration takes an afternoon. The savings are $200+ per year, every year. Math seems pretty clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just download my Wix site and upload it somewhere else?
Not directly from Wix, there's no download button. But you can export your site to static HTML using a tool like ours, then upload those files to any web host. The site looks identical, just runs from different servers.
Will my domain work after moving?
Yes. Your domain is separate from your hosting. Update your DNS records to point to the new host. If Wix registered your domain, you can transfer it out or just change the nameservers. Takes 24-48 hours to propagate.
What won't work after moving off Wix?
Anything that needs Wix's servers: forms, bookings, member areas, Wix Stores. Static HTML is just pages and images. You'll need third-party services for forms (Formspree, Basin) and e-commerce (Shopify, Snipcart).
Is hosting cheaper than Wix?
Usually free. Static sites can host on Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, or Cloudflare Pages for $0. Traditional shared hosting runs $3-10/month. Compare that to Wix's $17-159/month.
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