Frequently Asked Questions about PrestaShop to CSV Export
What data can I export from PrestaShop to CSV?
You can export a wide range of entities, including Products, Product Categories, Product Reviews, Customers, Customer Groups, Orders, Order Statuses, Manufacturers, Carriers, Coupons, Catalog Price Rules, Taxes, Blogs, Posts, and data from Multiple Stores/Languages.
How does the PrestaShop to CSV export process work?
The process involves connecting your PrestaShop source store (via Bridge or Admin Credentials), configuring the CSV export, selecting the specific data entities you wish to export, choosing additional options to refine the output, and then running a demo or full migration to generate and download your CSV files.
Can I perform a demo export to CSV?
Yes, Cart2Cart offers a free demo migration that exports a limited number of entities to CSV files. This allows you to review the format and accuracy of the exported data before proceeding with a full export.
What are the benefits of exporting PrestaShop data to CSV?
Exporting to CSV provides immense flexibility. It's ideal for creating comprehensive data backups, preparing for migration to a new e-commerce platform that supports CSV imports, or for in-depth data analysis and reporting using spreadsheet software.
Can customer passwords be exported to CSV?
Yes, if you select the 'Password Migration' option, customer password hashes can be included in your CSV export. Important: Handle this data with extreme care due to its sensitive nature. Ensure secure storage and processing, especially if re-importing to a new system.
What connection methods are available for my PrestaShop store?
For your PrestaShop source store, you can connect using the Cart2Cart Bridge (uploaded via FTP/SFTP), or by providing your admin user credentials for an automatic bridge upload via the admin section. A ZIP archive for manual admin upload is also available.
What happens to my SEO URLs when exporting to CSV?
With the 'SEO URLs' option, your categories and products SEO URLs will be included in the CSV files. If you also select 'Create 301 SEO URLs', the necessary data for setting up 301 redirects on a future live target store will be exported, allowing you to manually implement them later to preserve search engine rankings.
What PrestaShop versions are supported for export?
Cart2Cart supports a wide range of PrestaShop versions for data export, including 0.9.0, 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.2.0, 1.4.0.2, 1.4.0.5, 1.5.0.1, 1.5.0.5, 1.5.0.13, 1.6.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, 1.7.3.0, and 8.0.0.