Shopify to Etsy migration is handled entirely by LitExtension’s All-in-One team. No technical skill is required on your end, our experts manage the whole process from start to finish, keeping your listings, product data, and images secure and complete while your Shopify store stays active.
Start with a Free Demo Migration to preview how your data will appear on Etsy. Once you approve the results, we run the Full Migration, and you’re covered by up to 60 days of support after it completes.
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What Data Can Be Migrated from Shopify to Etsy
Use the tabs below to see which Shopify data fields we can migrate to Etsy.
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Products
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Status, Manufacturer, Weight.
- Price, Special Price.
- Stock Status, Manage Stock, Quantity.
- Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Product Tags.
- Barcode.
- Variants: SKU, Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Name, Thumbnail Image.
- Additional Images.
- Metafields.
Products Categories
- Name, Description.
- Image.
- Meta Title, Meta Description.
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How to Perform Shopify to Etsy Migration
1. Consulting with Migration Experts
Share your Shopify and Etsy store details with our team. We review your listing structure, transferable data, and Etsy’s specific requirements before defining the migration plan.
2. Data Mapping and Store Setup
Our experts map your Shopify product data to Etsy’s listing format, configure the required migration options, and run a Demo Migration so you can review the results before the full transfer.
3. Perform Full Data Migration
After the demo is approved, we run the full migration on our servers, monitor the transfer, and validate your listings so your Etsy shop is ready for your final launch review.
Shopify to Etsy Migration vs. Integration: Which one is right for you?
Before you dive into moving your products, it’s worth asking: do you actually need to migrate Shopify to Etsy, or do you just need to sync? Picking the wrong one can cost you a lot of unnecessary time.
- Migration (best done with a service like LitExtension) is the right path if you’re planning to migrate Shopify to Etsy entirely, shutting down your Shopify store and moving your whole business to Etsy as your new primary sales channel – transferring your full catalog, images, variants, and history in one go, rather than rebuilding by hand.
- Integration / Syncing is the right path if you want to keep both platforms running side by side, with ongoing two-way sync of inventory, orders, and pricing – so you’re not manually updating stock in two places every time something sells.
Here’s how the two compare at a glance:
| Migration | Integration/Syncing | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Leaving Shopify for Etsy | Selling on both platforms at once |
| Data transfer | One-time, full catalog | Ongoing, continuous sync |
| Shopify store after | Usually closed | Stays active |
| Manual work required | Minimal (with a migration tool) | Minimal (with a sync tool), but ongoing |
How to Export Shopify Products to Etsy (Manual CSV Method)
Note: Etsy currently DOES NOT support the Bulk Import feature via CSV files for new shops. This means that even if you successfully export your product data from Shopify, you will still need to manually create each listing on Etsy – there is no way to upload a CSV file to create products in bulk all at once.
To move products from Shopify into Etsy, you must export Shopify products to Etsy and then manually create corresponding Etsy listings. There are three main steps to export Shopify products to Etsy.
To move products from Shopify into Etsy, you must export Shopify products to Etsy and then manually create corresponding Etsy listings. There are three main steps to export Shopify products to Etsy.
Step 1: Export Your Shopify Products
First, you need export your Shopify products data to a CSV file.
To export products from Shopify:
- In your Shopify admin, navigate to Products → Export.
- Choose All products and a CSV format, then click Export products.
Shopify will email or download a CSV file with your product data. (If you have thousands of variants, you may need to filter and export in batches to avoid timeouts) Note about product images on Shopify:
- Shopify’s CSV will contain image URLs.
- To get the actual image files, open each URL in a browser or use the Files section in Shopify admin.
- For example, in Shopify Settings → Files, find each product image, click Copy link, then paste that URL into your browser to download the image.
- Save images in a supported format (Etsy requires JPG or PNG).
- Organize them locally (Etsy lets you upload up to 10 photos per listing)
Review the CSV data:
- Locate key columns: Title, Description, Variant Price, Variant SKU, Option1 Name/Value, Option2/3 Name/Value, and Tags.
- For each product row, note the title, description, price, SKU, and option values.
- You need to clean up formatting to make it plain text suitable for Etsy.
- Also check Tags: Shopify tags are comma-separated in one field, you can split these into up to 13 separate Etsy tag slots later.
Step 2: Prepare Data for Etsy Listings
With your Shopify data ready, plan how it maps to Etsy’s listing form.
Key considerations:
- Title: Etsy titles can be up to 140 characters. Copy your Shopify product Title into Etsy’s title field, truncating if necessary. Use as many relevant keywords as possible (Etsy suggests <15 words), but keep within length limits.
- Description: Copy the Shopify Description text (plain text) into Etsy’s description box. Ensure it fully explains the product and includes keywords buyers might use. Remove any unsupported HTML or code; Etsy supports rich text but not raw HTML.
- Images: When creating the Etsy listing, upload the downloaded images. Etsy allows 10 images per listing. Make sure images meet Etsy’s requirements (.jpg or .png; min ~2000px for detail). Name or order them logically.
- Price and Currency: Enter the Shopify Variant Price as the listing’s price. Etsy will display the price in your shop’s currency. Ensure your Etsy shop’s currency matches or convert as needed. The CSV’s price is a number without symbol; enter it exactly in Etsy’s price field.
- Quantity: In Etsy’s Price & Inventory section, set the Quantity to your stock level for that product. If Shopify tracked inventory at one location, use that number; otherwise set as appropriate.
- SKU: Etsy allows an SKU for each listing (and for each variant). If you used SKUs in Shopify, enter the product’s SKU (or variant SKU) in Etsy’s SKU field to keep consistency.
- Tags: Etsy allows up to 13 tags. If your Shopify CSV had tags, use up to 13 of those or otherwise add keywords that describe the item. Enter them in the “Tags” section (comma-separated in CSV, but in Etsy’s UI you add each tag one by one)
- Materials: If applicable, fill the Materials field in Etsy’s Details tab with product materials. Shopify doesn’t have a standard “materials” column by default, but if you know what it’s made of (from product info), list it here.
- Category and Attributes: Etsy requires you to choose a category for each listing. In the Details → Category section, type a keyword and select the closest match. Once a category is set, Etsy will show relevant attributes (color, size, etc.); fill these if they apply. This information isn’t in your Shopify CSV, so assign it manually.
Step 3: Import Your Products to Etsy
Because Etsy has no bulk import, you must create or update each listing manually. Use the Shopify data as a guide or cheat sheet for each listing.
The basic steps on Etsy are:
- Sign in to Etsy Shop Manager: In Etsy, go to You > Shop Manager, then click Listings.
- Add a new listing: Click Add a listing. The listing form has several tabs (“About”, “Price & Inventory”, “Variations”, etc.). You will fill each tab using your Shopify data.
- About tab:
- Photos: Click Add photos and upload your product images (saved from Shopify). Arrange them (first photo will be the thumbnail).
- Title: Paste the product title (≤140 chars). Make it descriptive.
- Description: Paste the product description. Be sure it reads well; Etsy suggests using buyer-search keywords.
- Category: Use the search box to select the best category.
- Personalization: Leave blank unless offering custom text.
- Price & Inventory tab:
- Price: Enter the price from Shopify.
- Quantity: Enter available stock.
- SKU: Enter the Shopify SKU if you tracked one. (Optional for Etsy)
- Variations tab (if applicable): If the Shopify product had variants (e.g. Size, Color), replicate them here. Click Add variations. You can add up to two attributes. Then enter each option value. Toggle on “Price” or “Quantity” if you need different prices or inventory by variant. For example, if each color has a different price, turn on the price toggle and enter each variant’s price. Etsy will then display fields to input prices/quantities per variant.
- Details tab: Fill in any category-specific details that apply. This includes gender, primary color, secondary color, etc. These are selected from dropdowns once you’ve set a category. Also add Tags (up to 13) copied from Shopify or relevant keywords, and Materials if used.
- Shipping (Processing) tab: Etsy will require shipping profiles or processing times. Shopify’s CSV doesn’t include shipping info, so you’ll set this up in Etsy as appropriate for the product.
- Publish listing: When all fields are complete, click Publish. Your listing is now live. Etsy notes it may take up to 48 hours to appear in search.
If you have many similar products, you can speed up the process by copying listings: create one product listing fully, publish it, then on the Listings page use the gear icon to Copy that listing. This makes a duplicate listing with all fields filled; then just change the title, description, price, images, etc., for the new product. This is not a true bulk import, but it saves time since Etsy does not allow uploading a CSV of new listings.
By following these steps, you can transfer your product catalog if you are looking to export Shopify products to Etsy manually. It’s a manual process, but using the CSV for reference and Etsy’s “copy listing” feature can save time. Throughout, rely on the official documentation for guidance: Shopify’s product CSV guide for field names, and Etsy’s seller Help articles on creating listings. The key is careful data mapping and attention to Etsy’s field limits and requirements.
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How Your Data Is Secured During Migration?
We at LitExtension prioritize data security and have a set of practices, technologies and policies in place to ensure the highest level of security for your data. Check out our Data Security Policy.
Server Security
All migration jobs will be carried out on Linode servers located in the USA, Euro, Australia, Singapore,…
Data Security
The data is protected by HTTPS secure protocol and 128-bit SSL encryption. Nothing is stored on LitExtension’s servers.
Data Access Restriction
Only authorized LitExtension experts can access the source code to handle custom migration requests.
GDPR Compliance
LitExtension is compliant with GDPR regulations, a global data protection law passed by the European Union.
NDA
We do not keep your credentials or import records after the migration. Your data is guaranteed not to be disclosed or used for any other purposes rather than the migration.
Payment Security
Your payment is processed by Paypal – the #1 worldwide payment gateway. Hence, LitExtension does not store any payment data.
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