CSV Import

Import your product catalog via CSV files with automatic column mapping and validation.

CSV import lets you bulk-load your product catalog into Ares from a spreadsheet file.

Preparing Your CSV

Your CSV file should include these columns (headers are flexible — the importer will attempt to auto-map them):

ColumnRequiredDescription
SKUYesUnique product identifier
NameYesProduct display name
DescriptionNoProduct description
StatusNoAvailable or Out of Stock (defaults to Available)
QuantityNoStock quantity (defaults to 0)
PriceNoProduct price
SpecsNoAdditional attributes as JSON

Import Steps

  1. Go to Inventory → Sources tab
  2. Enable the CSV Source toggle
  3. Drag and drop your CSV file into the upload area
  4. The parser auto-detects headers and shows a column mapping dialog
  5. Verify each column is mapped to the correct field
  6. Review the preview table showing parsed rows
  7. Fix any validation errors highlighted in red
  8. Click Import to load the data

Validation

The importer checks for:

  • Missing required fields — SKU and Name must be present
  • Duplicate SKUs — warns if a SKU already exists (will update the existing item)
  • Invalid data types — price and quantity must be numeric
  • Format issues — malformed CSV rows are flagged

Import History

After importing, check the Import History section to see:

  • Import timestamp
  • Number of rows imported
  • Any rows that were skipped due to errors

Tips

  • Use UTF-8 encoding for your CSV file
  • Wrap text containing commas in double quotes
  • Export from Excel or Google Sheets as CSV UTF-8 format
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