WooCommerce-to-Shopify CSV field mapping and supported fields

Content and sources reviewed:

This page shows the exact field mapping used by CatalogHandoff to convert supported WooCommerce product exports into Shopify product CSV files. Every automatic rule is backed by current WooCommerce and Shopify evidence plus fixed sample tests. Supported does not always mean lossless: some values produce a warning, values with no safe representation block output, and unsupported non-empty fields are reported instead of guessed.

The registry was reviewed on . Official CSV column names remain in English because both platforms define their import formats that way.

Official source: Product CSV Import Schema (reviewed ) Official source: Using CSV files to import and export products (reviewed )

Supported or conditional WooCommerce fields

  • ID (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Type (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • SKU (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Name (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Published (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Short description (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Description (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Tax status (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Stock (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Backorders allowed? (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Weight (unit) (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Sale price (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Regular price (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Tags (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Images (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Parent (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 1 name (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 1 value(s) (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 2 name (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 2 value(s) (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 3 name (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 3 value(s) (evidence 2026-07-17)

Not automatically mapped

Non-empty values are preserved in the issue report. They do not become Shopify fields through name similarity.

  • Is featured? (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Visibility in catalog (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Date sale price starts (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Date sale price ends (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Tax class (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • In stock? (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Low stock amount (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Sold individually? (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Allow customer reviews? (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Purchase Note (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Purchase note (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Categories (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Shipping class (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Download limit (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Download expiry days (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Grouped products (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Upsells (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Cross-sells (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • External URL (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Button text (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Position (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 1 default (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 1 visible (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 1 global (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 2 default (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 2 visible (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 2 global (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 3 default (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 3 visible (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Attribute 3 global (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Length (unit) (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Width (unit) (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Height (unit) (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Meta: <key> (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • meta:<key> (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Download N name (evidence 2026-07-17)
  • Download N URL (evidence 2026-07-17)

Automatic mapping and information-loss status

WooCommerce fieldShopify outputInformation lossEvidence reviewed
NameTitle, URL handleWarning2026-07-17 / 2026-07-21
DescriptionDescriptionNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Short descriptionDescriptionNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
SKUSKUNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
TagsTagsNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-21
PublishedPublished on online store, StatusWarning2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Tax statusCharge taxBlocking2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
StockInventory quantityBlocking2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Backorders allowed?Continue selling when out of stockWarning2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Weight (unit)Weight value (grams), Weight unit for displayBlocking2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Regular pricePrice, Compare-at priceNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Sale pricePriceNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
ImagesProduct image URL, Image position, Variant image URLBlocking2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
ParentURL handleNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Attribute 1 nameOption1 nameNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Attribute 1 value(s)Option1 valueNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Attribute 2 nameOption2 nameNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Attribute 2 value(s)Option2 valueNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Attribute 3 nameOption3 nameNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17
Attribute 3 value(s)Option3 valueNone2026-07-17 / 2026-07-17

Output policies that add required companions

PolicyShopify columnsInformation lossEvidence reviewed
shopify-option1-companion-requirementOption1 name, Option1 value, SKU, Price, Compare-at price, Charge tax, Inventory tracker, Inventory quantity, Continue selling when out of stock, Weight value (grams), Weight unit for display, Requires shipping, Fulfillment service, Variant image URLBlocking2026-07-17
shopify-default-option-representationOption1 name, Option1 valueNone2026-07-17
shopify-inventory-companion-defaultsInventory quantity, Inventory tracker, Continue selling when out of stockNone2026-07-17
shopify-fulfillment-service-defaultFulfillment serviceNone2026-07-17
shopify-physical-product-defaultRequires shippingNone2026-07-17

What remains outside the automatic scope?

CatalogHandoff does not map WooCommerce Categories to Shopify Product category, Collection, or Type. It also does not infer store-specific values, fetch media URLs, or add plugin fields. Recheck the report and this registry after any platform format change.