Shopify CSV Pre-upload Checklist
- Confirm the file opens as CSV and not a spreadsheet-only format.
- Check required headers and current or legacy Shopify header names.
- Check duplicate handles, duplicate SKUs, and duplicate option combinations.
- Check price and inventory quantity formats.
- Check image URLs and image alt text length.
- Review overwrite risks before updating existing products.
- Keep a backup export before importing corrected files.