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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 the Magento 2 doesn’t support. 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. Continue Reading

How to export data from Magento 2 in XLS & XLSX formats

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 export CLI

The default import and export capabilities of Magento 2 are fairly limited. Depending on the platform’s editions, they vary a little bit but neither of the existing versions lets you work with XLS and XLSX files by default. However, you can implement the missing functionality with a few lines of code or a third-party solution. 

In the following article, we depict the background of XLSX and XLS files and try to figure out what’s wrong with Magento 2 regarding them. You will find the existing solution to the problem posted on StackExchange. Since it is quite complex and not suitable for most merchants, we also provide a more user-friendly way of exporting data from Magento 2 in XLS & XLSX formats.

Recently, we’ve come across a question by user00247 where they ask how to export data from Magento 2 in an XLS format. Another StackExchange user proposes a solution that is provided below. Since it is aimed at technical users only, we’ve decided to elaborate the provided answer with an alternative, shedding light on how to export data from Magento 2 in XLS & XLSX formats for non-technical users. You will discover the difference between the two approaches and pick the one that is more suitable for you.
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