How to Import XLSX Files to Shopware 6

- Our extensions, Shopware

Shopware 6 uses CSV files to import data by default. But what if your update has been provided in the form of an XLSX file? You must first convert it to CSV and then run the import. There is, however, a more straightforward approach to updating your Shopware 6 website that does not require this conversion. Meet the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app for Shopware 6. This plugin completely supports the import and export of XLSX files. The following tutorial will teach you how to import XLSX files to Shopware 6. But first, let’s look at what the difference between CSV and XLSX is. Also, don’t forget to go over our Shopware Cookbook for more helpful suggestions. Continue Reading

How to Import XML Files to Shopware 6

- Our extensions, Shopware

By default, Shopware 6 requires CSV files to import data to your e-commerce website. But what if your update is available in an XML file? You need to convert it to CSV and then run an import procedure. However, there is a more convenient way to update your Shopware 6 website without this conversion. Meet the Improved Import, Export & Mass Actions application for Shopware 6. This extension fully supports XML files for both import and export processes. In the following article, you will learn how to import XML files to Shopware 6. But before going any further, let’s see what’s the difference between CSV and XML. And don’t forget to check our Shopware Cookbook for more useful recommendations.  Continue Reading

How to Import Product Images from FTP to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In this article, we explain how to enhance the default Magento 2 import with the ability to import product images from FTP/SFTP. By default, the system looks for them in your Magento 2 root catalog. However, they may not be available there. Instead of transferring images to your Magento root, you can use the Improved Import & Export extension to import them from FTP/SFTP. The module offers the Use Image Import Source feature that adds the missing functionality. So, let’s see how to import product images to Magento 2 from FTP/SFTP, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading

How to Archive Files After Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In the following article, we describe a resource-saving feature for import-heavy websites. If you regularly receive updates, your storage may be full of data files. The bigger and more frequent your updates are, the more resources are consumed. However, you can dramatically reduce the use of space by adding update files to archives after every Magento 2 import. You will need the Improved Import & Export extension to get the desired functionality. The module offers the Archive file after import feature described below. So, let’s see how to archive all Magento 2 update files after import, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading

How to Import Products & Images Separately to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

You’ve probably noticed that importing products with multiple images to Magento 2 may take a considerable amount of time. The more images per product you have – the longer the product import lasts. And the length of this procedure increases with the amount of items you transfer. Although you cannot do anything with this if you stay with the default Magento 2 instruments, there is an opportunity to speed up product import dramatically by separating product images from the remaining product data. You will need the Improved Import & Export extension to get the missing functionality. The module offers the Deferred Import Images functionality which we describe below. So, let’s see how to import products and product images to Magento 2 separately, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading

How to Update Customizable Product Options During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In the following article, we explain how to update Magento 2 customizable options of simple products using import processes. Although this process is quite complicated when it comes to the default means, the Improved Import & Export extension offers 100% support for customizable product options during Magento 2 import. You only need to enable the corresponding feature. We provide all the details below. Check our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more information.   Continue Reading

How to Generate Unique Product & Category URLs if They Are Duplicated During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

If some of the imported products or categories are duplicated it may negatively affect your administrative routine, SEO, and customer experience. However, there is a possibility to address these issues even before they impact anyone. Meet the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. We’ve already explained how to use the module to create SEO-friendly product URL patterns. However, it also includes another handy instrument that addresses the duplicate issue. The extension can generate unique URLs if it finds out that the imported products or categories have duplicated addresses. Go to our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more tips. Continue Reading

How to Create New Product URLs After Import in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Chances are, you need to create unique URLs while importing products to your Magento 2 website to enhance SEO and reach more potential buyers. The default import process doesn’t let you apply changes to product data of this kind. You only need to create new SEO-friendly URLs manually or use an SEO tool that can help you replace the existing product addresses. However, there is a more user-friendly approach. The Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension lets you create new product URLs after import due to the “Enable Product Url Pattern” parameter.  In the following article, we explore the corresponding functionality. Go to our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more recommendations on how to improve your daily data transfers and other routine processes. Continue Reading

How to Cache Imported Product Files in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

We’ve already described how to import 100,000 products to Magento 2 in less than an hour. However, you can speed up the import process even more by caching imported product files and using the cached data for further updates. Note that this functionality is available only in the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. In the following article, we describe how this feature works. Next, you will learn how to cache imported product files in Magento 2 to speed up product updates. Follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more recommendations on how to improve your daily data transfers and other routine processes. Continue Reading