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Shopify Bulk Product Upload Services: Hundreds or thousands of products, uploaded for you
Product Uploads prepares your whole catalog as one checked upload file, tests a small batch in your store, then uploads the rest.
Free, custom quote for every job. We reply within one business day, often the same day.
Not sure yet? Send us a sample of your product data and we will show you.
- One checked file, a test batch first, then the full catalog
- Typically 50 to 200 products a day, depending on how much each product needs
- We never need your owner password or full store access
| File | Rows | Problem |
|---|---|---|
| supplier-a.xlsx | 1,240 | Sizes in one cell |
| supplier-b.csv | 860 | Barcodes as 2.00E+12 |
| price-list.pdf | 42 pages | Prices only |
One upload fileExample
Shopify product CSV, checked
- Handles
- One per product, variants grouped
- Barcodes
- Full digits restored
- Prices
- Matched from the price list
- Test batch
- Uploaded and checked first
- Encoding
- UTF-8, under Shopify's size limit
Example job. Mixed supplier files in, one clean upload file out.
- 22+years of experience in retail, wholesale and e-commerce
- 100K+products managed
- WorldwideAn Australian business serving Shopify stores worldwide
- Freequote, custom to every job
At a glance
Shopify bulk product upload services at a glance
A Shopify bulk product upload service prepares a large catalog for your store and uploads it in one coordinated job. Product Uploads merges your supplier files into one checked upload file, tests it on a small batch, then uploads the rest.
Updated
- What
- Large catalogs prepared as one checked upload file and uploaded to your Shopify store, tested on a small batch first.
- Who
- Product Uploads, an Australian business based in Wentworth Point, NSW.
- Price
- A free, custom quote for every job. Pricing is flexible and depends on the size of your business: smaller stores often pay per product, and larger stores can move to a monthly retainer for an unlimited number of products.
- How to start
- Send the quote form on this page, or email hello@productuploads.com.
All facts (5 more)
- Where
- Shopify stores worldwide.
- Timeline
- Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules. Typically 50 to 200 products a day, depending on how much each product needs. We work to your deadline and can hold products until your launch date.
- Reply time
- We reply within one business day, often the same day.
- Store access
- You add our team to your store by email, with permission to manage products, collections, and product data only. We never need your owner password or full store access.
- Good fit for
- New stores with a full catalog, store moves, and new supplier ranges with hundreds of products.
The problem, and the fix
Why bulk uploads fail, and how we prevent it
Bulk uploads fail on file format, not on volume. We fix the file before Shopify sees it, then test it on a small batch, so the full upload goes in clean.
- 01
Spreadsheet software turns barcodes into numbers like 2.00E+12
How we fix it:We restore barcodes to their full digits and keep zeros at the start of codes.
- 02
Variants end up as separate products
How we fix it:We group variant rows under one handle, so each style is one product with its options.
- 03
Shopify rejects the file or skips rows
How we fix it:We save the file as UTF-8, keep it under Shopify's size limit, and check every column before upload.
- 04
One bad column overwrites good data
How we fix it:We upload a small test batch first, check it in your store, then upload the rest.
What we handle
What our bulk upload service includes
Everything needed to get a large catalog into Shopify in one go, and to change it in bulk later.
One upload file
- Supplier files merged and de-duplicated
- Variants grouped under one handle
- Images matched by product and variant
- SEO titles and meta descriptions
File checks
- UTF-8 encoding and Shopify's column format
- Barcodes and SKUs kept exact
- Prices, weights, and vendor filled
- Product types, tags, and collections
Safe upload
- A small test batch first
- Errors fixed before the full upload
- Products held as drafts until launch
Bulk changes later
- Exports of your current catalog
- Bulk price and field updates
- New supplier ranges added in batches
Need something that isn't listed? Tell us which fields your store uses, and we'll include them in your quote.
Get a free quoteExample
Example: how a bulk upload file is checked
Shopify's product CSV has strict rules: the file must be UTF-8 encoded and no larger than 15 MB (Shopify Help Center). These are the checks we run before your catalog goes in.
| Check | What can go wrong | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Handles | Variants become separate products | One handle per product |
| Barcodes | 2.00754E+12 instead of 13 digits | Full digits restored |
| Encoding | Accented characters break | Saved as UTF-8 |
| File size | Over Shopify's 15 MB limit | Split into batches |
Example data. Every catalog gets the same checks, plus your own rules.
Send us a sample of your product data, and we'll quote the job.
Get a free quoteHow it works
How our bulk upload service works
You send the catalog and tell us your rules. We reply with a free, custom quote, then run the upload in the same four steps.
- 1
Obtain content
We gather descriptions, images, and specifications from you and your suppliers. We can hold publishing until a launch date you set.
Send every supplier file, price list, and image folder.
- 2
Correct content
We fix inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and standardize names, sizes, and formats to your store's conventions.
We merge, de-duplicate, and format one upload file.
- 3
Review content
We check everything for accuracy, clarity, and searchability before it goes live.
A small test batch is uploaded and checked first.
- 4
Upload and publish
We upload and publish to your store, formatted and ready for customers, with progress updates along the way.
We upload the rest and fix anything Shopify flags.
FAQ
Shopify bulk product upload services: questions and answers
How do I upload products to Shopify in bulk?
In your Shopify admin you can upload many products at once from a CSV file under Products > Import; the file must be UTF-8 encoded and no larger than 15 MB. If you would rather not prepare the file, Product Uploads prepares and uploads it for you.
Can you upload thousands of products to Shopify?
Yes. We prepare large catalogs as checked upload files, split them into batches where needed, and upload a small test batch first.
How much do Shopify bulk product upload services cost?
Every job gets a free, custom quote. Pricing is flexible and depends on the size of your business: smaller stores often pay per product, and larger stores can move to a monthly retainer for an unlimited number of products.
How long does a bulk upload take?
Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules. Typically 50 to 200 products a day, depending on how much each product needs.
Will a bulk upload overwrite my existing products?
Not by accident. We upload a test batch first, check it in your store, and only then upload the rest, so existing products stay as they are unless you ask for changes.
Can you update existing products in bulk?
Yes. We export your current catalog, apply the changes, such as new prices, tags, or weights, and upload the update after a test batch.
Do you need my Shopify password?
No. You add our team to your store by email, with permission to manage products, collections, and product data only. We never need your owner password or full store access.
Services
Related Shopify services
Bulk uploads often come with these services. Ask for any of them in the same quote.
Product Uploading
For new products and new ranges uploaded as they arrive.
About our Product Uploading serviceImage Optimization
For product images sized, compressed, and named before upload.
About our Image Optimization serviceShopify Store Setup
For a new store set up and ready for its first catalog.
About our Shopify Store Setup service
Guides
Guides for large Shopify catalogs
Free guides if you want to prepare your catalog first.
Shopify Categories vs Collections: A Complete Guide
How Shopify's standard product categories differ from the collections you create, and how to use both to organize a catalog.
Free quote
Get a free quote for your bulk upload
Tell us roughly how many products, how many supplier files, and any launch date. We reply within one business day, often the same day.
What to include
- What you sell and roughly how many products
- Where your product data lives now: supplier spreadsheets, PDFs, a website, or an image folder
- Which fields you need filled
- Any deadline or launch date
What happens next
- We reply within one business day, often the same day.
- Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules.
- We never need your owner password or full store access.
Prefer email? Write to hello@productuploads.com.
Who you'll be dealing with
Product Uploads, an Australian business based in Wentworth Point, NSW. Product Uploads is a trading name of Content & Messaging Management Pty Ltd, ABN 19 678 330 339.
22+ years of experience in retail, wholesale and e-commerce · 100K+ products managed