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    Exporting Data

    Export your product content from merchi.ai for use in other systems, review, or backup purposes.

    CSV Export

    Basic Export

    Export products as a CSV file:

    1. Go to the All Products View
    2. Apply any filters you want (status, category, date range)
    3. Select your preferred locale
    4. Click the Download button
    5. The CSV will download automatically

    What’s Included

    The CSV export contains all fields configured in your Schema settings for the selected locale. This means you control exactly what data is exported by configuring your schema.

    Filtered Exports

    The export respects your current filters:

    • Only products matching your search
    • Only selected workflow statuses
    • Only selected categories
    • Only within date range

    Language Selection

    The export uses the currently selected locale:

    • Select your language before exporting
    • Content will be in that language
    • Export each language separately if needed

    Export Format

    File Format

    • Standard CSV (Comma Separated Values)
    • UTF-8 encoding for international characters
    • Headers in first row

    Opening the File

    Open with:

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Google Sheets
    • Numbers (Mac)
    • Any text editor

    Image Handling

    Images are exported as URLs:

    • Full URL to each image
    • Multiple images in separate columns
    • Can be downloaded using URLs

    Bulk Export Tips

    Exporting All Products

    1. Clear all filters
    2. Click Download
    3. All products will be included

    Exporting by Status

    1. Filter by workflow status (e.g., Approved)
    2. Click Download
    3. Only matching products are exported

    Exporting for Review

    1. Filter to Pending or Review status
    2. Export to CSV
    3. Share with team for offline review
    4. Make notes on changes needed

    Using Exported Data

    E-commerce Platforms

    • Import to Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.
    • Map columns to your platform’s fields
    • May need format adjustments

    Spreadsheet Review

    • Open in Excel or Sheets
    • Review and edit content
    • Track changes with collaborators

    Data Backup

    • Regular exports create backups
    • Store in cloud storage
    • Maintain version history

    Export Limitations

    • Large exports may take time to generate
    • Very large datasets may be paginated
    • Image files are linked, not embedded
    • One language per export

    Future Export Options

    Coming soon:

    • Direct platform integrations
    • Scheduled automatic exports
    • Custom field selection
    • Multiple format options (JSON, XML)