"Magento 2 import"

Magento 2 Custom Options Explained: How to Add Customizable Options to Simple Products, Configure & Import Them

- Magento 2, Our extensions

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Magento 2 custom options are a powerful way to personalize simple, downloadable, or virtual products without the overhead of configurable product setups. Also known as customizable options, they allow store owners to add extra choices, such as text fields, dropdowns, file uploads, or swatches, directly to product pages, enriching the customer experience and boosting conversion potential.

In this complete guide to Magento custom options, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know — from what custom options are and how they differ from configurable products, to step-by-step instructions on adding them to your store. You’ll also learn how to extend these options with visual swatches, import them in bulk using automation tools, and avoid common pitfalls when managing custom product features.

Whether you’re offering monogrammed apparel, personalized gift messages, or product add-ons, this guide will help you unlock the full potential of Magento 2 customizable options — and turn simple products into compelling, flexible offerings that better match your customers’ needs.

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Complete Guide to Magento 2 Bundle Product with Price Setup, Customization, and Import Tips

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 bundle product frontend interface showcasing customizable product options and dynamic pricing

Magento 2 offers a rich set of product types to help store owners meet the diverse needs of modern shoppers. Among these, the Magento 2 bundle product stands out for its flexibility and customization. Unlike simple or configurable products, a bundle product allows customers to build their own product sets by selecting individual items from predefined options, creating a personalized shopping experience that boosts engagement and increases average order value.

But while bundle products are a powerful tool for front-end personalization, managing them on the back end can be surprisingly complex. From setting up dynamic pricing rules to handling custom options and ensuring a smooth import process, store admins often face a steep learning curve.

This complete guide dives deep into everything you need to know about Magento 2 bundle products — from understanding what they are and how they work, to step-by-step instructions on how to create bundle products in Magento 2, configure pricing, and even import them efficiently using the Improved Import & Export extension. Whether you’re building your first bundle or importing hundreds at once, we’ve got you covered — including advanced tips for working with custom options and dynamic prices.

Let’s break it all down and help you get the most out of Magento’s powerful bundling capabilities.

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What Is a Magento 2 Grouped Product and How to Import It Correctly? The Complete Guide

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

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Magento 2 grouped products offer a powerful way to sell related items together while giving customers the flexibility to choose what they need. Unlike simple or configurable products, a grouped product in Magento 2 is a composite product type that bundles several simple products on one page, each with its own SKU, price, and quantity. This makes it ideal for kits, collections, or sets where items are sold separately but presented as a group.

In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the Magento 2 grouped product type — from understanding what grouped products are to how they differ from bundle products and how to configure them correctly. There is also a dedicated section that explains Magento 2 import of grouped products in the smallest details. You’ll find real-life examples, step-by-step instructions, and a clear comparison between grouped and other complex product types.

You will lern how to efficiently import grouped products into Magento 2, manage product associations, and avoid common import errors. Whether you’re launching a new Magento 2 store or scaling your catalog, this guide will help you take full advantage of the Magento grouped product functionality.

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How To Import/Export Categories to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Fire development, Magento 2

Magento 2 Development

Below, you will find a brief description of how to import/export categories between two Magento 2 websites. Unfortunately, this functionality is not available by default. Magento 2 leaves you alone with a huge category tree. You either need to recreate it manually or rely on third parties. So, welcome to our Magento 2 categories import tutorial. We know for sure how to import and export Magento 2 categories most efficiently.

The Magento StackExchange discussion inspired this post: question by Rafael Corrêa Gomes; answer by KAndy. However, it is only a partial overview of the Magento 2 category import and export. A full-featured guide on how to import and export categories, with all attributes explained can be found here: Magento 2 Categories Import Guide. Continue Reading

How to Import Excel (XLS & XLSX) and OpenOffice (ODS) Files to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Excel import export

We’ve already described hundreds of data import cases related to Magento 2 and many more are left to be mentioned in our blog. This time, we return to the topic of importing file standards that Magento 2 doesn’t support and highlight the Magento Excel integration. Unfortunately, the system works with CSV files only and it is not the only requirement you should follow to be able to transfer an update to your database. You also have to edit third-party data and columns to make the file suitable, but let’s return to the unsupported formats.   

If you have an Excel (XLS or XLSX) or ODS file with data that should be imported to Magento 2, you’ve come to the right place. Although Magento 2 doesn’t let you do that by default, there is a reliable alternative solution at your service. Meet the Improved Import & Export extension – a tool that offers the most user-friendly way of Magento 2 Excel and ODS files import.

In the following article, we shed light on what to do with XLSX, XLS, and ODS files if you want to move them to Magento 2 via the default data transfer tools. After that, you will find a guide on how to import Excel and ODS files to Magento 2 in a way more user-friendly manner. Of course, Magento’s export of products to Excel is also described below. Continue Reading

How to Import JSON Files to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 JSON Import

The default Magento 2 data import capabilities are enough for satisfying only basic data transfer demands, but what if a more complex task must be solved? For instance, you need to import JSON files to Magento 2, while the system supports only the CSV standard. You need to convert your JSON files to the supported file type to move them to your e-commerce website. Luckily, there is a more user-friendly solution for importing JSON to Magento 2.

Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. This module supports the Magento 2 JSON import so that you can move all the necessary information to your e-commerce store without turning it into CSV. You can effortlessly move data in this format in both directions: to and from your Magento 2 website.

In this article, we discuss JSON file requirements for importing data to Magento 2 and provide a list of supported entities (you can transfer all core entities now). Besides, you will find a step-by-step guide that describes how to import JSON data to Magento 2. If you are unfamiliar with the JSON format, its brief description is below. Continue Reading

FireBear Improved Import & Export for Magento 2 – Extension Change Log

- Magento 2, Our extensions
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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

3.8.7 (released 17.04.2024)

Features:

  • Magento 2.4.7. Support. The latest version of the extension supports Magento 2.4.7.
  • Customer Import. Support for separate street columns “_address_street_1”, “_address_street_2”, “_address_street_3”, “_address_street_4” when importing customer & addresses.
  • Improved Consecutive Export. Now, it is possible to export also last updated entities.
  • Export Mapping. The “salable_qty” column has been added to the export mapping section when exporting products with MSI data.
  • Order Export. A new event, “sales_order_save_commit_after,” to run order export jobs has been added.
  • Customer Import. A new customer import attribute has been added – “allowed_assistance.” It can enable/disable the Allow Remote Shopping Assistant feature.
  • Order History Import. Now order comments can be imported by the order’s “increment_id”. “status_history:entity_id” and “status_history:parent_id” are not required anymore.
  • Custom Options Price Import. It is now possible to import store-specific custom option prices.
  • Export Filters. Export filters support the following conditions: “=” “!=” “>” “<=” “contains” “not contains.”
  • Image Import. Additional logging has been added for deferred image import.
  • Performance. Customer import has improved memory consumption.
  • Data Storage. The DB’s “mapping” column type has been changed to “mediumblob” in the “firebear_import_jobs” table to allow the storage of more data.
  • Product Import. The ability to unassign products from the category has been added.
  •  Order Export. It is now possible to export order data in one line to XML and JSON formats.

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Magento 2 Import: How To Fix Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In the following article, you will discover a universal algorithm for solving Magento 2 errors associated with incorrect attribute values. We focus on the Magento 2 Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value issue to illustrate the entire scope of problems merchants usually face. 

Let’s assume that your import file contains multiple products with numerous attributes, each of which follows the strict Magento requirements. However, there is a record with invalid values. As a result, Magento’s Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value error displays. It doesn’t let you transfer the entire table with product data.

Below, you will find out how to address this problem. Furthermore, we also shed light on how to prevent it and avoid unpleasant situations with your future data updates with the Improved Import & Export module. Besides, we elucidate how to prevent other import issues with the help of our plugin. If you are looking for a more specific case of this issue, check this article: Value For Status Attribute Contains Incorrect Value: How To Fix Error During Magento 2 Import.
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Magento 2 Imported Resource (Image) Could Not Be Downloaded: How To Fix This Magento 2 Import Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In the following article, we explore a problem that prevents Magento users from importing images. You may be familiar with the Magento 2 Imported resource (image) could not be downloaded from external resource issue. If not, we provide two StackExchange cases and a possible resolution below. Besides, our team developed a dramatically improved way of importing images into Magento 2 which is also described in this article. So, what is Magento’s ‘Imported resource (image) could not be downloaded from external resource’ error, and how to fix it? Continue Reading

Magento 2 General System Exception Happened: How To Fix Error During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

If you regularly deal with Magento 2 import processes, you might have faced the following message: General System Exception Happened. Like other import errors, it prevents you from transferring data to your e-commerce website. What are the causes of the Magento 2 General System Exception Happened issue? How do we fix this import problem? Magento users all over the globe regularly ask these questions. You’ve come to the right place if you are also looking for the corresponding answers.  

In the following post, we try to figure out Magento’s General System Exception Happened error and explain how to fix it. The issue is an inevitable part of the basic Magento 2 import processes associated with the platform’s default tools. Luckily, we know for sure how to address the problem. 

Below, we aggregated a short guide on how to fix the Magento 2 General System Exception Happened issue based on the StackExchange answers. Besides, you will discover a more user-friendly approach to the import that the Firebear team provides. Other useful Magentop 2 tips are gathered here: Developer’s Cookbook.
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