Exporting your inventory on Shopify is crucial for managing and tracking product stock levels efficiently. Shopify makes it easy to export your inventory into a CSV file, allowing you to review, update, or share your data outside the platform. In this guide, we will provide the step-by-step process for exporting your inventory, catering to both beginners and experienced users.

How to Export Inventory on a Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to Products > Select Inventory 

• In your Shopify admin, click “Products,” then select “Inventory.” This section shows all the products in stock across your locations.
• On the right side, click on the “Export” button to open the export options window.

Step 2: Choose Quantity Type 

A pop-up window will appear with some options. If you have multiple store locations, you can export inventory from all locations or just one specific location.

Under “Quantity type,” you have two choices:

• Only Available quantities: This will show you how much each product is ready to sell.
• All quantity types: This gives you more detailed information about your inventory.

Next, decide what products to export:

• Current page: Just the products you see on the screen.
• All variants: Every product variation in your store.
• Selected variants: Only the products you’ve checked off.

Choose the file format:

• CSV for Excel, Numbers, or other spreadsheet programs: Good for most people.
• Plain CSV file: A simpler version.

Step 3: Hit Export variants 

After making your choices, click the “Export variants” button. Shopify will create a file with your inventory information and download it to your computer.

How to Export Inventory on Mobile: A Detailed Guide 

Step 1: Open Shopify App:

• Download and install the Shopify app if you haven’t already.
• Log in using your store credentials.

Step 2: Access Your Products:

• Tap the “Store” button at the bottom of the screen.
• Scroll and tap on “Products”.

Step 3: Select Export:

• You’ll find a list of all your products on the products page. 
• In the top right corner, look for the three-dot menu and tap on “Export products.”

Step 4: Customize Export Settings:

• Choose to export “All products” or specific collections.
• Select the file format (CSV) that suits your needs.

Step 5: Confirm Export:

• Once you’ve customized the settings, tap on “Export products” to initiate the export.
• You’ll receive an email with the CSV file attached, which you can download.

Final Thoughts

Exporting inventory on Shopify, whether on desktop or mobile, is a simple yet valuable process for efficiently managing your store’s stock levels. Regular exports help maintain organization and accuracy in your store’s operations.

FAQs

How do you export inventory from Shopify?

Go to Products > Inventory, then click Export. You can choose to export all inventory data or only specific quantities (available, committed, on hand). The file will be sent to your email in CSV format.

How do I download my inventory report from Shopify?

Go to Analytics > Reports, select the Inventory report, and click Export to download the file in CSV format.

How do I transfer all my inventory on Shopify?

Export your current inventory as a CSV file from Products > Inventory and import it into the new store using Import. This will update your inventory in bulk.

How do I export products from Shopify to Excel?

In the Products section of Shopify, click Export, and select the CSV for Excel format. The CSV file can then be opened in Excel.

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