Database Dump to Shopify Migration

No, Shopify’s native import tools only accept CSV files formatted to its own specifications. A raw SQL database dump needs mapping, cleaning, and conversion first before you can import it to Shopify. But when you choose our Database Dump to Shopify migration service, our certified experts will handle that complex work for you.

Yes, this is one of the most common reasons merchants choose our Database Dump to Shopify migration service. As long as you have the database file itself, LitExtension can rebuild your store data on Shopify even without live access to the original platform.

LitExtension typically works with standard SQL exports, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MSSQL dumps. If your file is in a different or unusual format, our experts review it first and confirm compatibility before starting the migration, so you don’t need to convert anything yourself.

During the pre-migration setup, LitExtension’s experts study your database schema and manually map each relevant table and field, such as products, customers, and orders, to Shopify’s equivalent structure before running the demo migration.

LitExtension’s Customization Service is built for exactly this situation. During the technical consultation, LitExtension’s team documents and maps custom fields and unique table structures individually, often into Shopify metafields, so nothing gets lost or misaligned.

Unfortunately, no. Due to the encryption differences between platforms and security matters, customer passwords cannot be transferred to Shopify. Therefore, after the Database Dump to Shopify migration, you’ll need to notify your customers to reset their passwords the first time they log in.

A live-connection migration pulls data directly from an active store through a connector or API. A database dump migration works from a static export of your database instead, which suits merchants whose original store is offline, inaccessible, or who’d rather not share live store credentials.

Yes, LitExtension offers “Preserve Order IDs” as an additional option, so your Shopify order numbers stay consistent with your original records. This helps with bookkeeping and customer support after the move.

This option is already included in your Database Dump to Shopify migration package, so please let us know if you want to transfer this entity.

For a fully managed, expert-handled migration from start to finish, the All-In-One Migration Service starts from $169 and includes technical consultation, data mapping, demo migration, full transfer, results testing, and up to 60 days of post-migration support.

Contact LitExtension’s Support Agents or check the Pricing Estimator on the migration page for an accurate cost estimate based on your database’s size and complexity.

Several factors come into play when determining the final Database Dump to Shopify migration pricing, including:

• The total volume of data being migrated.
• The complexity of the migration project, such as custom fields, unique table structures, or specialized business logic, which often requires additional mapping work.
• Any add-on services required, such as image migration, redirects, or metafield mapping.

Most migrations complete within a few days, though the exact timeline depends on the store’s size and data complexity. Smaller databases with simple schemas tend to migrate faster, sometimes within 2-3 days, while larger databases with extensive custom fields or non-standard structures may take longer to map and validate properly.

Your data stays protected throughout the process. HTTPS and 128-bit SSL encryption secure the exchanged data, LitExtension doesn’t store your data on its servers, LitExtension follows GDPR compliance standards, and both parties sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before the migration order is placed.