I’m also seeing metafields included in the native Shopify export. Unless I am mistaken. I do have Matrixify installed, but when I use this export button (here) I am seeing metafields.
Topic summary
Initial Question:
A user needs to export custom product metafields (features and specs) via CSV for batch updates across all products.
Key Developments:
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Outdated Information: An early response (from 2023) incorrectly stated Shopify doesn’t support metafield exports natively, suggesting third-party apps like Report Toaster or Better Reports.
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Current Capability: Shopify now includes metafields in native product exports, but only if metafield definitions are properly configured in the store admin.
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Important Limitations:
- Not all metafield types are supported in native exports
- Excluded types include: Rich Text, reference types (file/product references), and certain others
- Shopify’s documentation lists exactly which metafield types are exportable
- JSON-type metafields specifically may not export
Troubleshooting:
- If metafields appear in one store but not another, verify metafield definitions match between stores
- Contact Shopify support if properly defined metafields still don’t export
Alternative Solution:
Matrixify app can export/import all metafield types, including those unsupported by Shopify’s native export.