Magento to OpenCart Migration
Magento to OpenCart migration provided by LitExtension helps to transfer your important data including products, customers, orders, blogs and other related entities. The process will be completed automatically, securely, and accurately.
To manually migrate from Magento to OpenCart, a detailed process involves several steps, including exporting data from Magento, reformatting it for OpenCart, importing the data, and configuring the new OpenCart store. Here’s an in-depth guide:
1. Backup Your Magento Data
Before starting the migration, it’s essential to back up your existing Magento store data. This includes:
- Database Backup: Use your hosting control panel or SSH access to create a full backup of your Magento database. This will ensure you have a safe copy of your data in case something goes wrong.
- File Backup: Back up all your Magento store files, including media files, themes, and extensions. This is particularly important if you plan to reuse any images or media in OpenCart.
2. Set Up OpenCart
- Install OpenCart: You can download OpenCart from its official website or use a one-click installation method via your hosting provider. Follow the OpenCart installation guide to set up the new store.
- Basic Configuration: After installation, set up essential configurations like your store name, currency, language, shipping methods, and payment gateways. You can also customize the appearance by selecting or installing a theme.
3. Export Data from Magento
Magento allows you to export data such as products, customers, and orders. For a smooth migration, you need to export these entities in CSV format.
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Export Products:
- In Magento, navigate to System > Data Transfer > Export.
- Choose Products as the entity type.
- Select the necessary product attributes you wish to export (name, SKU, price, quantity, description, etc.).
- Click Continue to download the CSV file.
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Export Customers:
- Go to Customers > All Customers.
- Select Export to generate a CSV file that contains customer data such as first name, last name, email, and shipping/billing addresses.
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Export Orders:
- Unfortunately, Magento doesn’t offer a direct option to export orders. You can either use a third-party Magento extension to export orders or directly query the Magento database to extract the necessary order details as CSV.
4. Prepare the Data for OpenCart
Once you’ve exported the data, it’s essential to format it correctly for OpenCart. OpenCart expects a specific structure for its data. Here’s what you need to do:
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Product Data:
- Open the CSV file and ensure that each column matches OpenCart’s product fields, such as product name, SKU, description, quantity, price, categories, and images. If Magento’s export doesn’t match OpenCart’s structure, you’ll need to modify it using spreadsheet software (like Excel or Google Sheets).
- For images, ensure that the image file paths are correct and that the images are properly uploaded to the new OpenCart media folder.
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Customer Data:
- Similarly, reformat customer data to match OpenCart’s customer data structure. OpenCart expects fields like first name, last name, email, telephone, and address, so adjust the Magento CSV accordingly.
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Order Data:
- If you are manually migrating orders, you’ll need to ensure they match OpenCart’s structure. This process is often complex, and you may need an OpenCart extension to facilitate the import of orders.
5. Import Data into OpenCart
OpenCart does not have a built-in import tool for CSV files, so you will likely need an import/export extension. Here’s how you can do it:
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Install CSV Import Extensions:
- Go to the OpenCart marketplace and search for a reliable CSV import/export extension. There are both free and premium options available.
- Install the extension and follow the instructions to add it to your OpenCart admin panel.
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Import Products:
- Use the CSV import tool provided by the extension to upload the product data. Make sure that all the columns in the CSV file are correctly mapped to OpenCart fields.
- Test the import process on a few sample products before importing the entire product catalog.
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Import Customers:
- Similar to the product import, use the CSV import tool to map and upload customer data to OpenCart.
- After importing customers, ensure that the customer groups, passwords, and other critical information have been properly transferred.
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Import Orders (Optional):
- If you wish to import orders, you will likely need a specialized extension. OpenCart extensions like “Order Import” can assist with this, though the process may require extra care due to the complexity of order data.
6. Manually Recreate Other Data
Some data may not be transferable via CSV and will need to be recreated manually in OpenCart.
- Categories: In OpenCart, go to Catalog > Categories and recreate the product categories that existed in Magento.
- Attributes & Options: Recreate any product attributes or custom options that were used in your Magento store.
- Shipping & Payment Methods: Go to Extensions > Extensions in OpenCart and configure your shipping and payment methods according to your needs. This step is crucial to ensure that your OpenCart store functions properly.
7. Test the Migration
Once the data import is complete, it’s time to test the new OpenCart store:
- Check Products: Verify that all product information (names, prices, images, descriptions) has transferred correctly.
- Check Customers: Ensure customer data, such as email addresses, shipping addresses, and phone numbers, has been imported without issues.
- Check Orders (If Imported): Review the order details in OpenCart to ensure all customer orders and transactions are accurate.
- Test Functionality: Test essential functionality such as adding products to the cart, processing payments, and completing orders to ensure everything works smoothly.
8. Update DNS Settings and Go Live
Once you’re satisfied with the migration and all the data has been transferred correctly, you can point your domain to the new OpenCart store:
- Update DNS: Log in to your domain registrar and update the DNS settings to point to the server where your OpenCart site is hosted.
- Final Testing: After updating the DNS, test the live store to ensure everything is working correctly in the production environment.
9. Post-Migration Adjustments
After going live, there may still be a few things to adjust:
- SEO Settings: Recreate or optimize your SEO settings in OpenCart. If you were using custom URLs in Magento, make sure to set up appropriate redirects (301 redirects) to maintain SEO rankings.
- Extension Installation: Install any necessary OpenCart extensions to replace the functionality of Magento extensions you were using before.
- Performance Optimization: OpenCart may require optimization for speed and performance. Consider using caching plugins or a CDN (Content Delivery Network) to improve load times.
By following these steps, you can successfully migrate your store from Magento to OpenCart manually.
What Data Can Be Migrated From Magento to OpenCart
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Products
- Name, Model/SKU, Description, Status.
- Manufacturer.
- Tax Class.
- Product ID.
- Price, Special Price, Special Price From-To Date.
- Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description, URL Key.
- Weight, Width, Height, Length.
- Related Products, Product Tags, EAN, UPC.
- Attributes (Name, Values)
- Product Options, Product Filter.
- Downloadable Products.
- Image (Thumbnail Image, Additional Images)
- Stock Availability.
Product Categories
- Name, Description, Status.
- Image (Thumbnail Image, Additional Images)
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
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- ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Created Date, Telephone.
- Passwords.
- Customer Group.
- Newsletter.
- Address (Zip Code, City, State, Country, First Name, Last Name)
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- Order ID.
- Order Date, Order Status.
- Order Items (Name, SKU, Option), Product Price, Quantity.
- Sub Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price.
- History.
- Customer Name, Email.
- Billing Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Shipping Address (First Name, Last NameCompany, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
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- Name.
- Image.
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- Tax Class (Name, Tax rate)
- Tax Rates (Country, Percent, Tax name, Type).
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- Name.
- Discount Amount, Type Discount.
- Coupon Code, Coupon Date, Coupon Expire Date.
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- Created Date, Status, Rate, User Name.
- Product.
- Comment.
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- Title, Description.
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keyword.
- Created Date.
- URL Key.
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- Products (Name, Short Description, Description, Meta Title, Meta Description, Attributes)
- Categories (Name, Description, Meta Title, Meta Description)
- CMS Page (Name, Description, Meta Title, Meta Description)
(*) Please note that the data listed above may vary depending on your Source Store.
Additional Options
Clear Sample Data On OpenCart Before Migration
You can delete the sample data on OpenCart in accordance with selected entities for migration… More Details →
Preserve Product, Order, Customer IDs on OpenCart Store
This option helps keep your product ID, customer ID or order ID the same during your store migration… More Details →
Create 301 Redirects on OpenCart Store
Automatically redirect your old store’s URLs to the new ones during the migration… More Details →
Migrate Images from Products, Categories, Blog Descriptions
This option helps you to migrate images in descriptions of products, categories, and blog posts… More Details →
Strip HTML Tags from Category and Product Names
Strip HTML tags from category and product names automatically when migrating your store … More Details →
Magento to OpenCart Complete Migration Guide
Select Magento as “Source Cart” and OpenCart as “Target Cart” from the dropdown list. Afterward, enter store URL and follow brief instructions to set up the OpenCart upgrade process.
Choose the entities you want within the Magento to OpenCart migration such as products, categories, orders, customers, SEO URLs, and even more.
Your Magento to OpenCart Migration starts now! Relax and let LitExtension experts do the hard work for you, even when you turn off your browser.
How to Migrate from Magento to OpenCart in 3 Steps
No longer fit with Magento? Looking to migrate your online store to OpenCart? Look no further! LitExtension Magento to OpenCart migration service will seamlessly transfer your Magento store to the OpenCart platform, ensuring that all your data is preserved and your store is up and running in no time.
The A-Z Magento to OpenCart migration process includes these below steps:
- Step 1: Backup database of the Magento store
- Step 2: Set up a new OpenCart store
- Step 3: Set up Source and Target Cart
- Step 4: Select entities to migrate
- Step 5: Perform full migration from Magento to OpenCart
- Step 6: Follow a go-live checklist for OpenCart stores after data migration
Now, let’s head straight to 3 critical steps of the Magento to OpenCart migration with LitExtension.
Step 1: Set up Source Cart and Target Cart
In this step of cart setup, choose Magento as your Source Cart and provide the store URL. Then you need to download the connector file by clicking LitExtension Connector. After that, extract the zip file and upload it to your source store’s root folder. The LitExtension connector functioning as an access gateway will help to establish a connection between your shopping carts.
Follow the same steps to set up your OpenCart store as the target cart.
Should any problem arise while installing the connector, don’t hesitate to contact our support team.
Once you receive the “Connector was successfully installed” message, click Next: Configure your migration to select entities to migrate and additional options.
Step 2: Select Entities to Migrate Magento to OpenCart
You can either choose certain parts you want to migrate or tick on Select all to transfer all entities to your new site.
Besides the basic entities, LitExtension also offers several Additional Options to ensure your new store’s effectiveness. These options include free and paid ones, including Migrate customers’ passwords, and Migrate categories and products SEO URLs.
Step 3: Perform Magento to OpenCart Migration
After selecting the entities you want to migrate, let’s continue to the Demo Migration. The demo version works identically as the full migration but limits to 20 entities only.
You can skip this step and proceed straight to Full Migration.
This process might take several hours to complete, and you will receive a notification via registered email when it’s done. In the meantime, you can shut down your computer and wait as the process is executed on our server. You can immediately log in to your new store to check the result right upon completion.
So, don’t hesitate to move to OpenCart with LitExtension since the process is easy peasy! If you aren’t tech-savvy, leave your Magento to OpenCart migration in good hands with our All-in-One Migration Package. Our OpenCart migration experts will lift the weight of manual tasks off your shoulder and handle the migration at a committed response time, with a personal assistant and free additional options.
Migration Pricing
Basic Migration Package
With the Basic Migration Package, you can run a seamless store migration automatically and accurately using the LitExtension app in only 3 simple steps.
Basic Migration Package includes:
- Pre-migration Support
- Data Migration
- Migration system with wizard instructions.
- Some Additional Migration Options for FREE.
- Post-migration Support
- Unlimited Recent Data Migration for Free
- Unlimited Re-migration for Free
- Unlimited Smart Update for Free
- 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
- Support Channels
- Ticket/Email
Extensive data can be challenging to migrate accurately. Please connect with our experts through the ChatBox at the bottom-right or book a call for the best consultancy for your data migration.
All-in-One Migration Package
This package provides you with an all-inclusive service. LitExtension experts will handle the migration from start to finish to ensure the best results for your project.
This Package includes: All Basic Migration features and…
- Pre-migration Support
- Data Migration
- Full Migration Implementation
- All Additional Migration Options for FREE
- Migration Customization
- Custom Fields Migration
- Migration Speed Enhancement
- Post-migration Support
- Migration Results Testing
- Exclusive deals discounts from top-rated apps
- Support Channels
Extensive data can be challenging to migrate accurately. Please connect with our experts through the ChatBox at the bottom-right or book a call for the best consultancy for your data migration.
Popular Questions About Magento to OpenCart Migration
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What is Magento to OpenCart Migration?
Magento to OpenCart migration is the process of transferring an ecommerce store built on Magento to the OpenCart platform. This complex migration involves moving products, categories, customer data, order history, and other store configurations from the Magento store to a newly created OpenCart store.
What information to provide LitExtension when I need supports for Magento to OpenCart Migration?
For prompt support during your Magento to OpenCart migration, please furnish us with your Order Number, the email address used for your order, your Customer Name, and a detailed description of the problems you need assistance with. This information helps us quickly identify your case and offer relevant solutions.
Can I migrate SEO URLs & create 301 redirects from Magento to OpenCart?
To ensure efficient support during your migration, including the transfer of SEO URLs and creation of 301 redirects, please be ready to provide your Order Number, the email address used for your purchase, your Customer Name, and a comprehensive explanation of any specific issues you encounter. This information will help our support team address your concerns effectively and in a timely manner.
How do I migrate from Magento to OpenCart?
To begin migrating your store, choose Magento as the “Source Cart” and OpenCart as the “Target Cart” from the dropdown options. Enter your Magento store’s URL and follow the instructions provided in the sidebar to connect both platforms and prepare for the data migration process.
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