Migrate from Shopify
Step-by-step instructions for importing your Shopify store.
Overview
Katura's Shopify connector makes it easy to import your entire Shopify store — products, customers, orders, collections, and images — with just a few clicks.
Tip
The Shopify import typically takes 5–15 minutes depending on the size of your catalog. You can continue setting up other parts of your store while the import runs.
Before you start
- You need admin access to your Shopify store
- Keep your Shopify store running until your Katura store is live and verified
- If you have a custom domain, don't transfer it until after you've verified the import
What gets imported
| Data type | Imported? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Products | ✅ Yes | Title, description, price, compare-at price, SKU, barcode, weight |
| Product variants | ✅ Yes | All options (size, color, material) with individual pricing and inventory |
| Product images | ✅ Yes | All images including alt text — downloaded and re-hosted on Katura |
| Collections | ✅ Yes | Manual and smart collections (smart rules converted where possible) |
| Customers | ✅ Yes | Name, email, phone, addresses, tags, notes |
| Orders | ✅ Yes | Historical orders including line items, fulfillment status, and payment status |
| Gift cards | ✅ Yes | Active gift card balances |
| Discount codes | ✅ Yes | Active discount codes with rules |
| Blog posts | ✅ Yes | Content, featured image, tags, publication date |
| Pages | ✅ Yes | Static page content |
| Theme / design | ❌ No | Choose a Katura theme and customize it for your brand |
| Shopify apps | ❌ No | Check Katura's built-in features — many replace common Shopify apps |
Step-by-step import
- In your Katura admin, go to Settings → Import Data
- Select Shopify as the source platform
- Enter your Shopify store URL (e.g.,
mystore.myshopify.com) - Click Connect — you'll be redirected to Shopify to authorize access
- Approve the permissions and return to Katura
- Select which data types you want to import
- Click Start Import
- Monitor progress on the import dashboard
Warning
Import products first, then customers, then orders. If you import everything at once, Katura handles the ordering automatically.
After the import
Follow the post-import verification guide to check that everything came through correctly. Common things to verify:
- Product prices and inventory levels
- Product images are loading correctly
- Customer email addresses are correct
- Collections contain the right products
- Historical order totals match
Shopify apps vs. Katura built-in features
Many popular Shopify apps are replaced by Katura's built-in features:
| Shopify App | Katura Built-in Feature |
|---|---|
| Klaviyo / Mailchimp | Email campaigns & automated flows |
| HubSpot / Salesforce | CRM pipeline & customer management |
| Gusto / ADP | Payroll & HR management |
| Judge.me / Yotpo | Review collection & display |
| ShipStation app | ShipStation integration (native) |
| ReConvert | Post-purchase flows & upsells |