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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:
- Go to the All Products View
- Apply any filters you want (status, category, date range)
- Select your preferred locale
- Click the Download button
- 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
- Clear all filters
- Click Download
- All products will be included
Exporting by Status
- Filter by workflow status (e.g., Approved)
- Click Download
- Only matching products are exported
Exporting for Review
- Filter to Pending or Review status
- Export to CSV
- Share with team for offline review
- 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)
