This extension adds the ability to import products from a file in csv format. The file may contain all standard product fields including product attributes, product options, downloads etc. The extension will automatically create category and manufacturer records in the store (for one language only). The extension supports import of custom fields from the product table.

There are no any size limitations for the import file. It splits the import to parts automatically displaying intermediate results every 10-15 seconds (by default).

Different file charsets are supported (for example, UTF-8, Windows-1251) but you should be aware of the file charset before you start the import.

You also can use this extension for periodical manual update of product prices and quantity. Automatic update from a file on your server can be configured with the 'Task Scheduler' extension.

A sample CSV file can be downloaded here:
http://www.ka-station.com/samples/csv/demo_utf8.csv

Same file in xls format:
http://www.ka-station.com/samples/csv/demo.xls
Note: XLS files cannot be imported directly, they have to be converted to csv files before.

Video of Importing Sample File

http://youtu.be/34fFybd9kwc

Unofficial video of Product Import functionality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45XDNDcOVlQ

Thanks to Sung Kim.

Demo Store
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http://demo1521.ka-station.com/admin/
login: demo
password: demo

The store is cleaned up every day. All imported data will be deleted. Maximum file size limit is 3Mb.

Note: filters are supported, but filters are available since Opencart 1.5.5.1. Demo store does not show them.

Minimum Requirements:
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- opencart 1.5.1.1

Recommended:
- VQMod installed;

Release Notes:
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- User interface is in English language only.
- Images can be downloaded from external servers if they are available on public resources via http and https protocols

Related Extensions:
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- 'CSV Product Export' extension

- 'CSV Category Import' extension (full support of all category fields)

Question: Will the extension be available for opencart 2.0?
Answer: This extension is not compatible with opencart 2.0. Users of 'CSV Product Import' can purchase an upgrade pack at this URL:

http://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=extension/extension/info&extension_id=20081

A full version of a new 'CSV Product Import' version for Opencart 2 is available at this URL:
http://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=extension/extension/info&extension_id=20080

Assistance with extension installation is free, just contact us support@ka-station.com