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How to import customers to Magento 2 and assign them to a customer group

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Chances are, you know a situation when it is necessary to import customers to Magento 2, but they are not assigned to a customer group. You need to re-assign them manually in this situation. The more cusomers your data file consists of, the more time you have to spend doing this data entry routine. But what if this process could be automated? 

Below, we explain how to import customers to Magento 2 and assign them to a customer group even if this customer group doesn’t exist on your e-commerce website. All you need is Improved Import & Export. But let’s explore the issue in more detail before discussing the solution.   Continue Reading

How to Import & Export Product Attributes for Magento 2 (Along with Attribute Values & Sets)

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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Today, we are going to talk about the import and export of product attributes for Magento 2. Operating an e-commerce store is associated with numerous processes. Various management chores include a broad array of actions from creating a category tree to adding an FAQ section. Somewhere between these processes, attribute management is hidden. Magento 2 heavily relies on attributes, attribute sets, and attribute values. You may need to update them frequently to keep your catalog in order. Although the platform delivers all the tools necessary to manage your attributes and all the related data, your daily routine turns into an unbearable burden if you work with hundreds of records. However, there is a simple way to do so – import attributes to Magento 2 instead of applying all the necessary changes manually.

You can import and export attributes, attribute sets, and attribute values in Magento 2, replacing various manual tasks and automating your management routine. Below, we shed light on how to enable this functionality in your store even though Magento 2 lacks the corresponding features. A little spoiler: you need to install the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. It will help you transfer Magento 2 attributes, values, and attribute sets to and from your e-commerce website. 

The article below focuses on the pros and cons of both manual attribute management and the corresponding import and export automation. After that, it sheds light on various aspects of the Magento 2 import-export of product attributes associated with our extension. You will learn how to manage attribute tables, edit attribute values, create new attributes on the fly during import, use multiple file formats and sources for the attribute import and export, as well as leverage alternative transfers.  Mapping and scheduling are also described in this post. These features will help you automate the Magento import of attributes from external sources. 
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Magento 2 Page Builder Import & Export

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Page Builder Data Import Export

In the following article, we shed light on Magento 2 Page Builder. You will learn its core features. After that, we will focus on the Magento 2 Page Builder import and export. Since you cannot transfer anything to/from the tool via the platform’s default instruments, it is necessary to install a third-party extension. Below, we explore the most intuitive and easy-to-use solution aimed at recreating the missing functionality. Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. With its help, you can most efficiently import and export the data associated with Page Builder in Magento 2.

The blog post below unveils the most important facts about Magento Page Builder. You will learn about its drag-and-drop functionality, grid system, visual effects, flexible integrations, products, instant previews, schedules, etc. Besides, there is a technical introduction to the tool and a brief description of Bluefoot CMS as the foundation of the Page Builder in Magento. After that, the article switches to its key part – you will learn how to import and export data to/from Magento 2 Page Builder. Since the process incorporates the Improved Import & Export extension, you will also find its features described below.
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Firebear Improved Import, Export & Mass Actions for Shopware 6 – Application Changelog

- Our extensions, Shopware

Shopware 6 import and export application

The article below will help you track the progress of the Improved Import, Export & Mass Actions app for Shopware 6, as it collects changes related to the application’s new versions. Starting as a simple import and export solution with cron automation and basic mapping at the time of 1.0.0, the tool has developed into a robust data transfer instrument that offers advanced product property import and export, transfers from FTP, SFTP, Google Sheets, and Google Drive, email notifications, various update strategies, and other features. With each new release, the Improved Import becomes more powerful. You may view the module’s full evolution and the most recent features below.

Extension Manual | Shopware app store

1.0.68 (23.10.2026)

Features

  • Google Merchant Center Export: Added support for exporting supplemental XML feeds containing product SKUs, prices, and stock availability.

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Magento 2 Import of Custom Options: How to Update Product Options with Ease

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Updating Magento 2 product custom options through import can feel like a roadblock for many merchants. By default, Magento offers no straightforward way to manage or update customizable options in bulk, leaving you with tedious manual edits. That’s where the Improved Import & Export extension comes in. The module provides full support for Magento import product options, including advanced attributes like opt_id and opt_row_id, allowing you to update customizable options in Magento 2 quickly and reliably.

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to import and update custom options for simple products, highlight the limitations of the default tools, and explain how the Improved Import & Export extension removes these bottlenecks. For a deeper dive into customizable options in Magento 2, you can also explore our Complete Guide to Magento 2 Simple Product Customizable Options. And if you’re looking for more practical tips, don’t miss our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.

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Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration Guide 2026: How to Migrate Products, Customer, Orders & SEO

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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Migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2 is more than transferring products, customers, and orders between two platforms. It’s an opportunity to modernize your ecommerce store, improve performance, strengthen security, and prepare your business for future growth. However, Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration is not a simple upgrade. It requires careful planning, compatible tools, and a reliable strategy for preserving your existing store data.

In this Magento 2 migration guide for 2026, we explain how to migrate Magento 1 to Magento 2 step by step, from preparing your store and choosing the right migration method to transferring data and validating the results. You’ll learn how the official Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration tool works, what challenges to expect when moving from Magento 1.9, and how to migrate products, customers, and orders without unnecessary data loss or downtime.

We’ll also explore how Firebear’s Improved Import & Export extension can simplify Magento 2 data migration through flexible data mapping and import workflows, and when professional Magento 2 migration services may be the better choice for complex projects.

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Magento 2 Stock Status Explained: What It Is and How to Change It During Stock Update Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Managing product availability is critical for every Magento store, and that’s where the Magento 2 stock status comes into play. This attribute tells customers whether an item is in stock or unavailable, directly influencing sales and customer trust. Normally, stock status is controlled by the is_in_stock field in your import file. But what if that column is missing or empty?

By default, Magento can’t automatically fill in the blanks — leaving you with manual fixes or broken imports. The Improved Import & Export extension solves this by recalculating stock status based on the product’s qty value. That means you can bulk import products, and the extension will automatically set the right stock status without additional files or manual changes.

In this guide, we’ll explain what stock status in Magento 2 is, why it matters for your store, and how to update it during import — even if is_in_stock values are absent. Follow our Developer’s Cookbook for more useful tips on Magento 2.

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Firebear Improved Import & Export for Magento 2 Changelog

- Magento 2, Our extensions
improved import and export - Magento 2 extension

The following blog post will help you retrace the evolution of the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 module. The article gathers updates associated with the extension’s new version from the very beginning. At the time of 1.0.0, it was a basic import solution with an existing import jobs architecture and import cron automation. With the next few versions, the module got such enhancements as product attribute import on the fly, transfers from FTP, SFTP, URL, Dropbox, custom mapping, etc. Each new release made the Improved Import stronger and stronger. However, it was still an import-only tool until 1.5.0 was released. With this version, our extension became capable of both import and export processes. You can peruse the detailed evolution of the module and see its latest features below. 

Extension Manual | FAQ | Demo | Sample Files

Specification Details
Latest Extension Version 3.8.9
Release Date October 08, 2026
Latest Supported Magento Open Source Version Magento 2.4.9
Latest Supported Adobe Commerce Version Adobe Commerce 2.4.9
Latest Supported PHP Version PHP 8.5

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How to Import Magento 2 Product Images & Product Data Separately: A Faster Way to Bulk Upload

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Importing products with images in Magento 2 often feels like a bottleneck. The more pictures you assign to each SKU, the longer the process drags on. Sometimes a simple catalog update can turn into hours of waiting and still lead to errors. Why does that happen? Because Magento 2, by default, ties product data and product images together during import. Consequently, the update quickly becomes resource-intensive and error-prone. The larger catalogs or high-resolution files you have, the more time they require for the update to complete.

That’s where a smarter workflow comes in. With the Improved Import & Export extension, you can import product images in Magento 2 separately from product data. This advanced feature, known as Deferred Import Images, allows you to upload products first and then process image files. The result? Faster imports, reduced RAM usage, and a far more stable process when handling thousands of SKUs.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up Magento 2 import for products and images separately, why this approach outperforms the default tools, and what best practices to follow to avoid common pitfalls like broken paths or missing files. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to streamline your catalog uploads, saving time and keeping your Magento 2 store fully operable. And don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips.
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How to Manage Inventory in Magento 2: Update, Increment, and Automate Product Quantities with Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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What is effective inventory management in Magento 2? Right, it is the backbone of any successful online store that ensures accurate product availability, prevents overselling, and keeps both customers and backend operations aligned. Now, you may wonder how to manage inventory in Magento to obtain the conditions described. Should it happen manually? Sometimes it may work. In that case, however, updating stock levels can quickly become a bottleneck. The more products you have to update, the more time-consuming this process becomes, especially if you have to deal with frequent supplier updates.

Now, imagine a common scenario: your supplier provides you with a CSV with product quantities they’ve sent to you. By default, a Magento inventory update import will overwrite existing stock levels with the new values from the file. But what if you need to add the new quantities to your current stock? For example, you already have 50 items in stock and your supplier delivers 30 more, you’ll want Magento to reflect 80 — not just 30. That’s where the Improved Import & Export extension comes in.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to automatically add product quantities to existing values during Magento 2 product import, instead of replacing them. With this approach, you can keep inventory accurate, streamline updates, and reduce manual work. Want more practical solutions? Explore our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for additional tips and ready-to-use solutions.
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