Can You and How to Import Your Etsy Listings into Shopify Hassle-Free

Running a shop on Etsy can be a great way to start, but at some point, you might want more control over how your store looks and how you grow. That’s where Shopify comes in. It gives you your own branded storefront, access to serious marketing tools, and the flexibility to scale up without feeling boxed in by marketplace limits.

But if you’ve already built up a product catalog on Etsy, you’re probably wondering – can you move everything over without starting from scratch? The short answer: yes, and you’ve got a few ways to do it. Whether you’re making a one-time switch or planning to sell on both platforms, we’ll break down how importing from Etsy to Shopify actually works, and what to watch out for along the way.

Why Sellers Move From Etsy to Shopify

Before diving into the how, let’s talk about the why. What makes sellers want to migrate from Etsy to Shopify in the first place?

Here are a few common reasons:

Brand Control

With Shopify, your store stands on its own. You get your own domain, your own design, and full control over how your brand is presented. There's no competing seller listings crowding the page.

Marketing Flexibility

Shopify comes packed with built-in tools to help you grow. You can manage SEO, run email campaigns, recover abandoned carts, and track performance with real-time analytics – all from one place.

Scalability

As your business grows, Shopify grows with you. Whether you're adding more products or expanding to platforms like Instagram and Google Shopping, the system can handle it without breaking a sweat.

Data Ownership

When you sell on Etsy, customer data stays with Etsy. On Shopify, it’s yours, which means you can build lasting relationships, create custom marketing flows, and actually own your audience.

Now let’s talk about how to actually make the move.

What It Means to "Import Listings" and What Are the Options

Importing listings means transferring your product information – titles, descriptions, prices, SKUs, images, variants, and more – from one platform (Etsy) to another (Shopify). This can be a one-time migration or part of an ongoing sync, depending on your business needs.

There are two main ways to import Etsy listings into Shopify: manual CSV import and third-party apps with automation.

Each has pros and cons, and not every option works for everyone. Let’s break them down.

Option 1: Manual CSV Import

If you're doing a one-time move or have a manageable number of products, the manual import method might be all you need.

Here's How It Works:

• Export your listings from Etsy: Go to Etsy’s Shop Manager → Settings → Options → Download Data. Download your “Active Listings” as a CSV file.
• Adjust the CSV to match Shopify’s format: Shopify has its own CSV structure. You'll need to clean up the Etsy file, especially if you have variants or custom fields. Each product variant must have its own row. Fields like product type, handle, and image URLs must be edited or added.
• Import the file into Shopify: In Shopify Admin, go to Products → Import → Upload CSV. Shopify will process the file and add your listings.
• Review and edit: Some data may not carry over perfectly. Double-check things like inventory, weights, and images.

Manual Import Tips:

• Keep the file size under 15 MB and fewer than 5,000 rows.
• Image links from Etsy don’t always import well. You may need to upload images manually.
• Test with a few products before uploading your entire catalog.

Manual import works well if you’re tech-savvy, don’t mind a bit of spreadsheet editing, and are okay with a one-time migration.

Option 2: Using a Shopify App for Etsy Import

If the manual route feels a bit too hands-on, you can automate most of the process using third-party tools from the Shopify App Store.

Several apps specialize in Etsy integration. They allow you to import all listings (with images, variants, SKUs), sync inventory between Etsy and Shopify, map Etsy categories to Shopify collections, and set pricing rules (e.g., markup on imported items).

Benefits of Using an App:

• No need to deal with CSVs.
• Real-time syncing helps if you’re selling on both platforms.
• Some apps support ongoing order and inventory sync.

Possible Drawbacks:

• Subscription fees apply.
• Some apps may only sync certain fields (e.g., titles but not tags).
• Setup may still require some manual mapping or tweaking.

If you're planning to keep selling on Etsy while building your Shopify store, using an integration app is usually the smarter path. It helps prevent inventory conflicts and saves hours of manual work.

What About Syncing With Shopify Marketplace Connect?

Previously, for sellers who want to manage both Etsy and Shopify from one dashboard, Shopify offered a native integration tool called Shopify Marketplace Connect (also known as Codisto). However, now native Etsy support in Marketplace Connect is deprecated for new users. So, if you want to manage both Etsy and Shopify from one dashboard, consider using third-party integration apps from the Shopify App Store.  Since native Shopify Marketplace Connect no longer supports new Etsy integrations, you can use a third-party integration app to handle inventory and order syncing across both stores

What Doesn’t Transfer Automatically?

Not everything from Etsy makes it cleanly into Shopify, no matter which method you use.

Here are some things to watch for:

• Product images: Etsy’s CSV export may include public image URLs, but these links may not import automatically into Shopify. You may need to re-host or manually upload images.
• Categories and tags: Etsy’s taxonomy doesn’t match Shopify’s. You’ll likely need to recreate collections and tags manually.
• Variants and options: Etsy allows more flexibility in variant types. These may need to be reformatted.
• Customer reviews: Reviews are tied to Etsy’s platform and don’t come with your listings.
• Shipping profiles and policies: You’ll need to recreate these in Shopify.

Expect some cleanup after any migration. It’s rarely perfect out of the box.

Should You Import Everything or Start Fresh?

This depends on the state of your Etsy store and how much of it you want to replicate.

Import everything if you’ve spent a lot of time on product data, your listings are well-optimized, or you want consistency across platforms.

Start fresh if your Etsy listings are outdated or poorly structured, you’re rebranding or reworking your product strategy, or you’d rather build new collections and pages from scratch.

For many sellers, the best approach is a hybrid: import what works, improve what doesn’t.

Tips to Make the Migration Smoother

To avoid frustration during the transition, here are a few things I recommend:

• Start with a few products to test your import method before moving your whole catalog.
• Clean your data before importing. Fix any typos, missing fields, or odd characters in descriptions.
• Use product handles (unique IDs) that make sense. Shopify uses them to link variants and products.
• Check inventory sync settings if you plan to sell on both platforms. You don’t want to oversell.
• Don’t forget SEO. Shopify gives you the ability to add meta titles, descriptions, and custom URLs. Use them.

How We Help Shopify Sellers Make Smarter Ad Moves

If you're moving from Etsy to Shopify, chances are you're thinking about how to bring in traffic once the store goes live. That’s where we come in. At Extuitive, we help brands predict how their ads will perform before spending a dollar. No guesswork, no wasted budget. Just clear, validated insights.

We built our platform for Shopify sellers who want to move fast and stay ahead. Using our AI models, you can forecast real-world ad results across multiple creatives, audiences, and channels – all before you hit publish. Whether you're importing your first product line or scaling an existing catalog, we help you make smarter decisions about which ads will convert and which ones won’t.

Our engine looks at what actually drives performance based on live campaign data. You’ll get predictions tied to real outcomes like click-through rates and return on ad spend, not just impressions or vague benchmarks. It's especially useful if you're testing new creative directions after your migration or launching your first set of paid campaigns post-Etsy.

Final Thoughts

Yes, you can absolutely import Etsy listings into Shopify. Whether you take the manual route or use an app, the tools are there. It just depends on how much control you want, how many products you’re dealing with, and whether you plan to keep selling on both platforms.

That said, no import method is completely hands-off. Expect to spend some time reviewing and refining your listings. But once it’s done, you’ll be in a much stronger position to grow your business with the tools and flexibility that Shopify provides.

If you're serious about taking your shop to the next level, moving off Etsy and into your own branded store is a smart step. Just make sure your migration process is as intentional as the business you’re building.

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