{"id":3572,"date":"2024-08-28T11:56:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T11:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/import-export-collections-in-shopify\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:33:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:03:49","slug":"import-export-collections-in-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/import-export-collections-in-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Easy Steps to Import\/Export Collections in Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your task for today is to move collections from one Shopify store to another. Then, here is a 3-step tutorial to migrate collections in bulk in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious how? Keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Generate Collections CSV in Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simple answer here is no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Shopify, you can migrate products and other entities using CSV files. However, there is no default functionality to import or export collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apps help <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/best-shopify-collection-manager-apps\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/best-shopify-collection-manager-apps\/\">manage collections in Shopify<\/a> by enabling bulk editing, automation, and organization of products, making it easier to maintain and update collections efficiently. You can use apps like Meet Collections Import Export to generate collection CSVs for data migration. It helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save time with the bulk import-export feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoothly migrate data from one store to another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the chances of errors in your CSV file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see how you can use the app to migrate collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Import &amp; Export Collections in Shopify Using an App?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/collections-import-export\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Collections Import Export<\/a>&nbsp;and install the app in both of the stores, i.e. source and target. It\u2019s free to get started for up to 5 collections per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/meet-collections-import-export.png\" alt=\"meet collections import export\" class=\"wp-image-36895\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It removes the hassle of moving Shopify collections from your current store to another using a CSV file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the help of this app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulk export &amp; import collection data with a CSV file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily export automated collections or manual collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track all the previous collection exports &amp; imports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s walk through the steps of importing and <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/best-shopify-apps-to-export-data\/\">exporting product collections in Shopify<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"migrate-products\">Step 1: Migrate Products (for Automated Collections)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re moving automated collections into another Shopify store, you need to migrate products. This is to make sure that the products are automatically assigned to the collections you migrate to the target store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily do this manually with these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, create a CSV file of your products from the source store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the target store, go to the products tab and click&nbsp;<strong>Import<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload your CSV file and click on Import to finish the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Read in detail:<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/import-products-to-shopify-using-csv\/\">&nbsp;How to Import Products to Shopify Using CSV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"export-collections\">Step 2: Export Collections from Source Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the source store from where you want to migrate collections, select the collection you want to export. Here, you can choose from Automated and Manually collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the Shopify collection that you\u2019d like to export and click the&nbsp;<strong>Export<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/export-collections-source-store.png\" alt=\"export collections source store\" class=\"wp-image-36895\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For manual collections, you also get an option to export collections with or without products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the export is done, the generated CSV file will be available for download. Go to the&nbsp;<strong>Import\/Export history<\/strong>&nbsp;section and download the recently generated collections CSV file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"import-collections\">Step 3: Import Collections into Another Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the target Shopify store and navigate to the Meet Collections Import Export dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag the collections CSV file you generated in the previous step into the&nbsp;<strong>Add file<\/strong>&nbsp;box and click&nbsp;<strong>Import.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Import-Collections-into-Another-Store.png\" alt=\"import collections into another store\" class=\"wp-image-36895\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the Shopify Import Collections process is successful, a success message will be displayed. You can view the imported collection in the store, along with the products assigned to it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shopify-import-collections.png\" alt=\"shopify import collections\" class=\"wp-image-36895\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s all. You have successfully migrated product collections to Shopify.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"meetanshi-cta\">\r\n<div class=\"cta-content-wrapper\">\r\n<span>Collections Import Export<\/span>\r\n<p>Bulk migrate collections between Shopify stores<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/collections-import-export\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-primary\" rel=\"noopener\">Install App<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cta-image-new\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/meet-collections-import-export-for-shopify.png\" alt=\"Meet Collections Import Export for Shopify\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Migrate Shopify Collections in Bulk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to migrate each collection manually. The app supports bulk collections import-export option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the app dashboard, you can select multiple collections and generate a single CSV file. Then, import it into another Shopify store.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bulk-export-collections-in-a-few-clicks.png\" alt=\"bulk export collections in a few clicks\" class=\"wp-image-36895\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps you save a lot of time that you\u2019d otherwise spend on manually creating product collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migrate Shopify Collections in Seconds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Migrating now shouldn\u2019t take you much time. With just a few navigations within one single dashboard, you can complete the task on time. In case you need to create a copy of an existing collection for reuse or testing, learn <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-duplicate-collection-in-shopify\/\">how to duplicate a collection in Shopify<\/a> in our detailed guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your task for today is to move collections from one Shopify store to another. 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