Shopify to OpenCart Migration

If you can export all the Shopify data you want to migrate into supported CSV or spreadsheet files, you can use LitExtension’s Automated Migration Tool to handle the transfer yourself. This method lets you upload your Shopify exports, map fields, check for errors, and migrate supported data to OpenCart without manually converting every file into OpenCart’s import format.

How to Migrate from Shopify to OpenCart Using CSV Files

Follow these three steps to complete your Shopify to OpenCart migration using LitExtension Files Migration.

Step 1: Prepare Your Shopify Files and Connect OpenCart

Prepare the Shopify data you want to transfer. If you haven’t exported your files yet, follow these steps in Shopify Admin:

• Products: Go to Products > Export, select the products you want to transfer, choose CSV, and click Export products.
• Customers: Go to Customers > Export, select the customer records you need, and click Export customers.
• Orders: Go to Orders > Export, select the orders or date range you need, choose CSV, and click Export orders.

Keep each data type in a separate file where possible. Preserve product identifiers, variant information, image URLs, and order details so related records can be mapped correctly.

For Shopify collections or information stored by third-party apps, you may need additional exports from tools such as Matrixify or the relevant Shopify app. Make sure the exported data types are supported by LitExtension Files Migration before proceeding.

Once your files are ready, sign in to the LitExtension app and create a New Migration. Select Files (CSV, Excel, Google Sheets) as the Source Cart Type.

Add your Shopify data using one or more of these methods:

• File Upload: Upload CSV, TSV, XLSX, or XLSM files. You can add up to 50 files, with a maximum size of 50 MB per file.
• Google Sheets: Set sharing to Anyone with the link can view, open the tab you want to import, and copy its URL. Each link reads one tab, so add separate links for additional tabs.
• Link: Add a public link to an individual CSV or Excel file from Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. The file must be accessible without signing in.

Review the uploaded files and confirm that LitExtension has detected the correct Data Type. If the same product or customer appears in multiple files, the record from the file listed first takes priority.

Make sure product image URLs are publicly accessible. Add the optional Old Store URL if your exports contain relative image paths or you need supported redirect options.

Choose OpenCart as the Target Cart Type, enter your OpenCart store details, and follow the connection instructions. For a standard self-hosted OpenCart installation, you may need to download and install the LitExtension Connector.

Back up your existing OpenCart data before migration, then continue to Prepare Data.

Step 2: Map Shopify Fields to OpenCart and Check Your Data

Open Field Mapping and match the columns in your Shopify exports with the corresponding OpenCart fields. LitExtension automatically maps recognized file formats, but you should review the suggested matches and sample records.

Select the correct Product Identifier to group products with their variants and images. Check product names, SKUs, prices, inventory quantities, options, and image references.

For customers, choose an available ID, email, or phone column as the Customer Identifier. Review customer addresses and the fields needed to associate historical orders with the correct customers.

Shopify variants and OpenCart product options use different structures. Products with multiple option combinations, separate SKUs, or variant-level inventory may require additional mapping to preserve their intended structure in OpenCart.

Deselect fields you do not want to transfer and review any additional columns that may require custom mapping. Use AI Mapping Suggestions if the source column names are unfamiliar.

Click Next: Data Check to validate the entire dataset before transferring any records to OpenCart.

Review the validation results:

• Ready: Records eligible for migration, including those with warnings.
• Errors: Problems preventing affected records from being imported.
• Warnings: Issues that need review but do not block migration.
• Skipped / Duplicates: Records excluded because of errors or duplication.

Choose whether to skip invalid records and continue or block the affected data type until its errors are corrected.

To fix problems, download the Results File, correct the affected rows, replace the uploaded file, and click Check Again. If you edited a file accessed through a shared link, use Refresh link or add the link again before checking the data.

Run Data Check again whenever you change a file, Google Sheet, or field mapping.

Once the data is ready, open Configuration. Select the supported data types you want to transfer, choose the relevant additional migration options, and review Order Status Mapping where available.

Step 3: Run a Free Demo and Complete Full Migration

Start Free Demo Migration to transfer a small sample of your Shopify data to OpenCart. Keep your source files unchanged while the demo runs.

When the demo finishes, open the migrated records in your OpenCart admin and compare them with the original Shopify exports. Check:

• Products: Names, descriptions, SKUs, prices, options, inventory quantities, and images.
• Categories: Category assignments and supported category information.
• Customers: Names, email addresses, contact details, and addresses.
• Orders: Order statuses, totals, line items, and customer relationships.

If you find incorrect or missing information, return to the source files or Field Mapping, make the necessary changes, run Check Again, and select Demo Again.

Once the demo results are correct, click Next: Confirm Orders, review the migration price, complete payment, and start Full Migration. This transfers all selected records eligible after Data Check.

Track progress in My Migrations. LitExtension runs the transfer on its servers, so you can close your browser and return later to check the results.

After completion, compare the migrated records with your Shopify exports and test your OpenCart product pages, customer accounts, and checkout process before launch.

Files Migration processes the exported data you provide. If Shopify continues receiving new orders or customers during the transfer, prepare updated exports and arrange a suitable follow-up migration.

Shopify to OpenCart Data Mapping

Shopify and OpenCart use different data structures for products, variants, categories, customers, and orders. The following table shows how common Shopify data fields correspond to OpenCart fields during migration.

Important considerations:

• Product variants: Shopify variants do not always have a direct equivalent in OpenCart. Confirm how option combinations, SKUs, prices, and inventory quantities should be represented.
• Product pricing: Shopify’s Compare-at Price and OpenCart’s Special Price use different pricing structures. Review discounted products to ensure the intended selling prices are preserved.
• Collections: Shopify collections can be mapped to OpenCart categories, but automated collection rules and certain category relationships may require separate configuration.
• Coupons and reviews: These records require compatible source data and a supported migration method. Reviews are not currently supported through LitExtension Files Migration; third-party app reviews may require a separate migration approach.
• Custom data: Shopify metafields, app-managed records, complex options, and unsupported fields may require additional OpenCart extensions or customization.

The table shows common source-to-target field relationships, not a guarantee that every field can be transferred through Files Migration. The exact data available depends on your Shopify exports, migration method, OpenCart version, and store configuration. If some required data cannot be exported or is not supported by the automated tool, contact LitExtension to discuss your migration requirements.