Replacement for Import/Export Advanced in Shopware 6: import products as usual
Anyone coming from Shopware 5 often misses the Import/Export Advanced plugin. Shopware 6 has a built-in import/export with profiles, but without Excel, without matching by EAN and without undo. The PIM fills this gap directly in the Shopware admin.
- Files as usual: CSV, TSV, XML, Excel (.xlsx, .xls) and DATANORM, by upload or from a URL.
- All languages in one file: translations as their own columns per sales channel and language.
- Matching without IDs: by product number, EAN, manufacturer number or product ID, variants via the parent product number.
- Safe: preview, strict mode, change log and "Undo last import".
Shopware standard and PIM compared
| Criterion | Import/export in Shopware 6 | PIM for Shopware |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | CSV | CSV, TSV, XML, Excel, DATANORM |
| Profiles and mapping | Yes | Yes, per column by selection list, 7 export profiles out of the box |
| Preview before import | Dry run | Preview with new, changed, skipped and warnings |
| Undo | No | Undo last import, strict mode |
| Translations | Via profiles | All channels and languages in one file |
| Processing | Message queue in the background | Directly in the admin in batches with progress |
Switching in three steps
- Export with a profile such as "Master data", "Prices & stock" or "Full export" as a template.
- Adapt old files: map the columns once and save them as an import profile.
- A small test run, then the whole file. Every run appears in the change log.
On top, the PIM offers what Import/Export Advanced never could: bulk editing with snapshot, variant generator and AI texts.
Frequently asked questions
Is there Import/Export Advanced for Shopware 6?
The plugin comes from Shopware 5. Shopware 6 has a built-in import/export, and the PIM adds Excel, preview, undo and matching by EAN or manufacturer number.
Can I keep using my old CSV files?
Usually yes. You map the columns once and save the mapping as an import profile.
Can translations be imported too?
Yes, as columns per sales channel and language in the same file.
Does the import work without the message queue?
Yes. The PIM import works directly in the admin in batches with a progress display.
Further reading
- Import Shopware products: CSV, Excel and mapping
- Import/export not working: causes and solutions
- Shopware CSV import with translations: all languages in one file
- DATANORM import for Shopware 6: reading supplier data
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