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Importing Products via CSV

Bulk import products using CSV files for quick catalog setup.

6 min read6,780 viewsUpdated October 20, 2024Orbit Commerce Team

Importing Products via CSV

Add hundreds of products at once using CSV import.

Download Template

  1. Go to **Products**
  2. Click **Import**
  3. Download the CSV template
  4. Open in spreadsheet software

CSV Format

Required Columns - **Handle**: URL-friendly identifier - **Title**: Product name - **Body (HTML)**: Description - **Price**: Selling price

Optional Columns - **Variant SKU**: Unique identifier - **Variant Price**: Variant-specific price - **Variant Inventory Qty**: Stock count - **Image Src**: Image URL - **Tags**: Comma-separated tags

Preparing Your Data

Basic Product ``` Handle,Title,Body (HTML),Price,Image Src blue-shirt,Blue Casual Shirt,<p>Comfortable cotton shirt</p>,29.99,https://example.com/shirt.jpg ```

Product with Variants ``` Handle,Title,Option1 Name,Option1 Value,Variant Price,Variant SKU blue-shirt,Blue Casual Shirt,Size,Small,29.99,BLU-S blue-shirt,,Size,Medium,29.99,BLU-M blue-shirt,,Size,Large,31.99,BLU-L ```

Importing

  1. Prepare your CSV file
  2. Go to **Products > Import**
  3. Upload your file
  4. Map columns (if needed)
  5. Click **Import**
  6. Review results

Import Tips

  • **Test first**: Import 5-10 products initially
  • **Images**: Use publicly accessible URLs
  • **Encoding**: Save as UTF-8
  • **Validation**: Check for errors before importing
  • **Backup**: Export existing products first

Common Errors

ErrorSolution
Duplicate handleMake handles unique
Invalid priceUse numbers only, no currency symbol
Missing required fieldCheck all required columns
Image not foundVerify URL is accessible

After Import

  • Review imported products
  • Check variant configurations
  • Verify images loaded
  • Test on storefront

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