"Magento 2"

How to import 100,000 products to Magento 2 in less than an hour 

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Magento 2 can easily handle more than 1 million products. However, the more products you need to import, the more time it will take to update your catalog. The amount of server resources also impacts the import performance. And it may take hours to update your catalog which consists of less than 100k items. However, there is a solution that lets you import 100,000 products to Magento 2 in less than an hour. Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. Below, we talk about the Magento 2 import speed that can be achieved with this module. But let’s take a look at average productivity issues associated with the default Magento 2 import.  Continue Reading

How to import CSV files from /var/import/ folder to Magento 2 automatically

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Today, we explain how to import CSV files from the /var/import/ folder to Magento 2 automatically. As usual, you will need Improved Import & Export to overcome the default platform’s limitations, such as the inability to create update schedules. Configure the extension as we describe below, and it will do all the daily data transfer tasks for you. For more tips like this one, follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.  Continue Reading

Magento 2 Editions in 2027: Magento Open Source, Adobe Commerce & Legacy Alternatives

- Magento 2

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Magento editions used to be simple. You could choose between Magento Community Edition and Magento Enterprise Edition based on your budget and business needs. However, things have changed considerably. Adobe acquired Magento, introduced new branding, and expanded its ecommerce portfolio with different hosting and deployment models. As a result, understanding the available Magento 2 editions is no longer as straightforward as it once was.

Today, Magento Open Source exists alongside several Adobe Commerce editions, while independent projects continue developing the Magento codebase. Even Magento 1 has survived through community-driven alternatives.

So, what happened to the original Magento editions, which versions are available in 2027, and how do they differ? Let’s explore the complete Magento ecosystem, from open-source solutions to enterprise platforms and legacy alternatives. Continue Reading

How to import default attribute values for products via API in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Recently, we’ve discovered a discussion on Stack Exchange about Magento 2 API import. The author asks whether it is possible to import default attribute values for products via API in Magento 2. Although you cannot establish API transfers using the default import interface, the Improved Import & Export extension lets you obtain the desired functionality within a couple of clicks. Let’s explore the issue in more detail and then proceed to the solution. And don’t forget to follow our Magento 2 Cookbook for more information on how to run your e-commerce website smoothly.  Continue Reading

Full Magento 2 Import & Export Guide (2026): Master Product, Customer, Order & Other Data Transfers in Magento & Adobe Commerce

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Uncategorized

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Both Adobe Commerce and Magento 2 import and export processes are essential for managing your store’s data, but they can be surprisingly complex. From handling products and customers to orders and custom entities, these operations require technical knowledge, precise formatting, and sometimes third-party tools. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive resource.

Instead of searching through dozens of separate blog posts, you’ll find everything you need right here — neatly grouped and organized. This Adobe Commerce/Magento 2 import/export guide brings together our most useful tutorials, walkthroughs, and troubleshooting tips. Whether you’re looking for step-by-step Magento 2 product import instructions, exploring Magento import from external systems like Google Sheets, diving into API-powered Magento export workflows, or looking to improve the existing Adobe Commerce data transfer routines — this list has you covered in 2026 and beyond.

We cover both the default Magento 2 import/export features and powerful alternatives like the Improved Import & Export extension. You’ll learn how to automate routine data transfers, work with custom attributes, and unlock features missing in both the Open Source edition and Adobe Commerce.

Start below to master every aspect of Magento 2 import and export — from the basics to advanced automation strategies. Continue Reading

How to create redirects from old URL keys to new ones via Magento 2 import

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Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Chances are, you’ve been in a situation when the updated URL keys in Magento 2 continued returning a 404 error. Importing them via a CSV file introduced new URL keys but didn’t affect the exact user experience. Consequently, you had to edit URL keys manually per each store page. 

Below, we describe how to avoid this problem. You will learn how to create redirects from old URL keys to new ones using a CSV import in Magento 2. You will need an additional instrument to smooth the angles of the default Magento 2 import and get what you want from importing URL redirects to Magento 2. For more tips like this one, follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook. So, how to create redirects from old URL keys to new ones using a CSV import in Magento 2? Let’s see. Continue Reading

How to import & export Magento 2 categories with custom separators

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Since category names on an e-commerce website may contain commas, the export process may recognize them as separators, creating new categories in your export file. The same issue impacts your category tree on import: since the comma is considered a delimiter, a long category name can be split into several new categories. Below, we explain how to import and export Magento 2 categories with custom separators to avoid these issues. As usual, you will need the Improved Import & Export extension for Magento 2 since the platform’s default data transfer instruments do not support category import or export, nor it lets you use custom separators for category names when you import and export products.   Continue Reading

How to disable products not available in an import file for specific Magento 2 websites

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Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

We’ve already explained how to update Magento 2 products that are not available in an import file. Today, we explain a more specific case: you will learn how to disable products that are not available in an import file. Moreover, there is a possibility to disable the on specific Magento 2 websites. Of course, you won’t be able to do that with the default Magento 2 import tool. You will need the Improved Import & Export extension to transfer the update as intended.  Continue Reading

How to send CC & BCC email notifications for Magento 2 import & export 

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

You may not always be able to monitor your Magento 2 import and export processes in real time. And you may not need to do so with the Improved Import & Export extension. The module offers a robust system of email notifications so that you can always be in the know about the success of your data transfers. While most similar solutions let you send a notification to a single recipient only, our plugin offers a few other options. Below, we explain how to send CC and BCC email notifications for import and export processes in Magento 2. But let’s first explain what CC and BCC are.  Continue Reading

How to import and export attribute sets with multiple values in Magento 2

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Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In the following article, you will learn how to import and export attribute sets with multiple values in Magento 2. While previously you had to duplicate attribute rows per each specific attribute set, we’ve enhanced this process in the latest version of the Improved Import & Export extension. Now, you can reduce the size of your update file, since the attribute_set attribute can contain multiple values.  Continue Reading