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How to Archive Files After Magento 2 CSV Import to Save Storage Space

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Running frequent updates via Magento 2 CSV import is crucial for keeping your catalog, prices, and customer data current. However, every transfer has one disadvantage that you cannot eliminate. The problem is that every import leaves behind source files, quickly eating up server space. The more often you update your store, the more clutter these CSV files create, leading to wasted storage, slower performance, and messy backups.

That’s why efficient file management is just as important as the import itself. By archiving or compressing files automatically after each Magento CSV import, you not only free up storage but also keep your system organized and secure. Unfortunately, Magento doesn’t provide this functionality out of the box.

With the Improved Import & Export extension, however, you can automate archiving as part of your Magento 2 import CSV workflow. The module includes a dedicated “Archive file after import” feature that compresses processed files into ZIP archives and stores them in a structured way. This guide shows how to enable this functionality, why it matters for merchants handling bulk data updates, and how it fits into your broader Magento import CSV strategy.

👉 For more developer insights, check out our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.
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Magento 2 Image Resize Guide: How to Resize Product Images in Magento 2 Automatically After Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Resizing product images in Magento 2 is no longer just a design concern — it’s a critical step for performance, SEO, and customer experience. If you’re still manually shrinking high-resolution photos before uploading them to your store, you’re wasting valuable time. With the right setup, Magento 2 image resize can be fully automated during the import process.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to resize product images in Magento 2 automatically after import using the Improved Import & Export extension together with Imagick (ImageMagick). You’ll learn how to keep the correct aspect ratio, improve image quality, and avoid oversized files that slow down your store. And if you’re still using unoptimized pictures, we’ll explain why resizing images in Magento 2 is essential for site speed, SEO, and sales.

👉 Looking for more practical solutions? Don’t forget to explore our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for additional import and export tips.
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Advanced Magento 2 Import of Images: How to Bulk Upload Product Pictures from FTP, Google Drive & More

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Importing product images in Magento 2 is one of the most common challenges merchants face when setting up or updating their catalogs. By default, Magento only looks for pictures inside the root catalog of your store, which often forces you to move files manually before running a CSV import. This process is time-consuming and error-prone — especially if you receive thousands of product images from suppliers or keep them on external servers.

With the Improved Import & Export extension, you can streamline this workflow. The module introduces the Use Image Import Source feature, which lets you import product images in Magento 2 directly from FTP/SFTP, as well as from cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Instead of shuffling files back and forth, you can bulk upload and assign images to products automatically.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Magento 2 import images functionality with the Improved Import & Export extension, how to import product images using CSV and external sources, and why this approach is a game-changer for stores managing large or frequently updated catalogs. And if you’re looking for more developer insights, don’t forget to check out our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.
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Shopware 6 Export Guide: How to Export Products and Other Data in 2026

- E-Commerce, Shopware

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In 2026, basic Shopware 6 export is associated with built-in tools capable of exporting store data to CSV files. You can easily transfer products, customers, orders, and other information for backups, reporting, data analysis, or marketplace integrations, keeping connected platforms up to date.

In this Shopware 6 export guide, we explain how the default export functionality works, how to create and customize export profiles, and how to configure mappings. We also look at the limitations of the built-in tools and show how to extend Shopware export with automation, filters, additional file formats, and external destinations.

If you also need to bring external data into your store, check out our Guide to Shopware 6 Import, where we cover the platform’s import capabilities and profiles.
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Magento 2 Import Made Easy: Features, Limitations & Best Alternative in 2026

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Managing data in Magento 2 can quickly become overwhelming — especially when your catalog spans thousands of products, customers, or categories. The built-in Magento 2 import feature is designed to help merchants move data in bulk, but its functionality is limited and often creates more bottlenecks than solutions. In this guide, we’ll explain how the default Magento import process works, explore its features and limitations, and show you how to run imports step by step for different entity types.

However, relying solely on the native Magento 2 importer isn’t always enough. It lacks automation, flexible mapping, and support for multiple file formats — critical capabilities for modern e-commerce operations. That’s why we’ll also introduce the Improved Import & Export extension, a robust replacement that transforms Magento 2 import routines into a scalable, automated workflow. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to streamline your data management, avoid common pitfalls, and choose the right approach for your store in 2026.

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How to Import Product Reviews in Magento 2 and Assign Them to Parent Configurable or Bundle Products

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Magento 2 import of product reviews is a crucial task for any store that wants to boost trust, improve SEO, and display authentic customer feedback. While Magento natively supports reviews, it doesn’t provide built-in tools to manage them in bulk or associate feedback from child products with their parent configurable or bundle items.

With the Improved Import & Export extension, however, you can easily import product reviews to Magento 2, connect child reviews to parent products, and even automate the entire process. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to import reviews in Magento 2, link child feedback with parent products, and explain why our import reviews extension for Magento 2 is the most efficient solution. For more developer insights, check out our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.
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How to Export Products from Magento 2 Open Source & Adobe Commerce via CLI

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

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Although most Magento 2 administrators prefer working with their e-commerce website’s strengths in the admin area, there are still many people who require the same management opportunities to be implemented with the command-line interface. However, the default data transfer solutions of Magento 2 Open Source and Adobe Commerce don’t support Magento CLI commands. Both import and export tools are enough for basic purposes only. If you want to export products from Magento 2 via CLI, you need a third-party solution. In the following material, we describe how to transfer data via CLI from your e-commerce website (Magento Open Source or Adobe Commerce) with the help of Improved Import & Export. Besides, we shed light on the corresponding data import processes based on the Magento 2 CLI commands. So, follow the steps below to export Magento 2 products using CLI commands. 

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Adobe Commerce B2B Features: Complete Magento 2 B2B Guide + Import & Export Tutorial for Magento 2 Companies, Requisition Lists, Shared Catalogs, and Quotes

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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B2B e-commerce comes with a different set of requirements than traditional online retail. Businesses need to manage company accounts, customer-specific pricing, purchasing permissions, shared catalogs, quotes, and repeat orders — all within a single commerce environment. That is where Adobe Commerce B2B, often referred to as Magento B2B, becomes especially useful. Its native Magento 2 B2B features are designed to support complex buying relationships and give wholesalers, manufacturers, and enterprise merchants more control over how their customers purchase.

But managing B2B data can be challenging when your catalog, customer, ERP, CRM, or other business systems need to stay synchronized. Magento’s native data tools do not provide the same level of flexibility for importing and exporting B2B entities as they do for many standard store data types.

This is where the Improved Import & Export extension by Firebear adds value. It extends Magento’s data transfer capabilities with dedicated support for Magento 2 B2B entities, making it easier to exchange companies, shared catalogs, negotiable quotes, requisition lists, and other data with external systems.

In this guide, we break down the main Adobe Commerce B2B features, explain how Magento 2 B2B functionality works, and show how to import and export key B2B data efficiently.

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Magento 2 B2B Company Explained: A Complete Guide to Setup, Structure, Management & Import for Adobe Commerce

- Magento 2

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Migrating a Magento 2 B2B store or managing company data across multiple websites can quickly become a challenge, especially when the default Magento tools fall short. By default, Magento 2 doesn’t support importing or exporting B2B companies, nor does it allow syncing Magento 2 company structures between installations. That means you’re often left recreating each B2B company account manually — a tedious and error-prone process.

But what if there was a faster, more reliable way to import Magento 2 B2B companies, including their structure, roles, and credit settings?

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about working with Magento 2 company accounts. You’ll learn what a B2B company is in Magento, how its structure works, and how to import key elements — from company roles to company credit — using CSV files. Whether you’re migrating an existing store or managing company data at scale, this tutorial will show you how to simplify the process with powerful import tools.. Continue Reading

Magento B2B Quote Guide for Adobe Commerce: How to Import, Export & Manage Negotiable Quotes in Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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Managing Magento B2B quote data doesn’t have to be a manual nightmare. Whether you’re migrating to a new B2B store or integrating with a third-party platform, handling Magento 2 quotes can quickly become time-consuming, especially since the default Magento tools don’t support importing or exporting negotiable quotes. That’s where most store owners hit a wall.

But what if you could automate the entire process of transferring Magento B2B quotes with just a few clicks?

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most efficient way to import and export Magento 2 B2B quotes, saving hours of manual work and ensuring data accuracy. We’ll start with what negotiable quotes are and how the quote workflow operates in Magento 2. Then, we’ll dive into how to structure your import files, streamline your export process, and unlock the full potential of Magento quote management.

Let’s simplify your Magento quote operations, starting now.

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