Effortlessly Transferring and Migrating WooCommerce Products with Images

Introduction

When it comes to moving your WooCommerce store to a new server or adding new products to multiple stores, the ability to import and export products with images is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through two methods to seamlessly transfer and migrate WooCommerce products along with their images. Whether you choose to utilize a plugin or opt for a manual approach, we’ve got you covered.

Method 1: Exporting WooCommerce Products without a Plugin

If you prefer a manual approach, here’s how you can export WooCommerce products without using a plugin:

• Go to your WordPress admin area and navigate to the Products » All Products page.
• At the top of the page, you’ll find the ‘Export’ button. Click on it.
• On the export screen, you can select the specific data you want to export or leave all options unchecked to export all products, including images and other data.
• Once you have chosen your preferences, click on the ‘Generate CSV’ button. This action will prompt WooCommerce to create a CSV file containing the exported data.

Method 2: Importing WooCommerce Products without a Plugin

If you prefer a manual approach for importing products, follow these steps:

• Visit the Products » All Products page in your WordPress admin area.
• Click on the ‘Import’ button located at the top of the page.
• If your WooCommerce store is empty, you’ll find the import buttons at the center of the page.
• Click on the ‘Start Import’ button to initiate the import wizard.
• In the import wizard, select the WooCommerce export CSV file that you downloaded earlier.
• Map the data to the existing WooCommerce product data by choosing the corresponding fields from the drop-down menu.
• Double-check to ensure that variations attributes and any other necessary fields are correctly matched.
• Click on the ‘Run Importer’ button to begin the import process. WooCommerce will then commence the importation of data from the CSV file, including any attached images.

Method 3: Exporting WooCommerce Products Using a Plugin

If you prefer using a plugin for added flexibility and extra features, here’s how you can export WooCommerce products:

• Install and activate the ‘Product Import Export for WooCommerce’ plugin.
• Access the ‘Webtoffee Import Export (Pro) » Export’ page in your WordPress admin area.
• Select ‘Product’ as the post type you intend to export.
• Choose between the ‘Quick Export’ or ‘Advanced Export’ method, depending on your requirements.
• After making your selections, click on the ‘Export’ button. The plugin will then start preparing your product data for export.
• Once the export process is complete, you can download the export file to your computer.

Method 4: Importing WooCommerce Products Using a Plugin

If you prefer using a plugin to import previously exported products, here’s how you can do it:

• Install and activate the ‘Product Import Export for WooCommerce’ plugin on the target WooCommerce store.
• Visit the ‘Webtoffee Import Export (Pro) » Import’ page in your WordPress admin area.
• Select ‘Product’ as the post type you want to import.
• Choose the appropriate import method and proceed to upload the previously exported file.
• Review the mapping of fields between your import file and WooCommerce.
• Map any empty fields by selecting the corresponding field from the given options.
• Head to the advanced options page and customize settings based on your preferences.
• Click on the ‘Import’ button to begin the product importation process. You can monitor the progress on the screen.

Conclusion

Efficiently managing your WooCommerce store entails smooth importation and exportation of products, complete with their corresponding images. Whether you choose to implement a plugin or follow the manual methods described in this guide, these steps will ensure a seamless transfer of your products. It is always advisable to regularly check your shop and product pages to confirm that everything is functioning as expected.