daily inventory image update

Technical Q&A
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Topic summary

Automating daily product image updates for a Shopify store: products are updated via StockSync, but images live as JPEGs on an FTP and current guides focus on CSV workflows.

One respondent advises creating an automated pipeline that pulls images directly from FTP and offers hands-on assistance. Due to the CSV-focused docs, the OP requests guidance; the helper asks to move forward via shared contact details.

Another suggestion is using the CS—Smart Bulk Image Upload app. Proposed workflow: move images from FTP to Google Drive or Dropbox, then bulk import into Shopify. Image matching options include SKU, barcode, or product title, and existing images can be replaced. A demo video and a how-to article are linked and central to evaluating this option.

Status: No solution implemented yet. Next steps/options:

  • Engage the helper for a custom FTP-based automation.
  • Trial the CS—Smart Bulk Image Upload app with a Drive/Dropbox intermediary.
    Open questions: feasibility of direct FTP integration with StockSync (or alternatives) and the chosen image-matching scheme.
Summarized with AI on December 22. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi @VIPCBuilder ,

I hope you’re having a great day!

Our app, CS—Smart Bulk Image Upload, enables users to upload product images in bulk from Google Drive or Dropbox. As far as I can see, you can download your images from the FTP to Google Drive or Dropbox.

You can match your images by SKU, barcode, or title of the product and replace existing product images. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Here you can see the detailed demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWc7-_97gwI

and how to document: https://craftshift.com/how-to-bulk-upload-product-images-into-shopify/

Have a great week ahead!