I am having trouble with uploading a shopify CSV file if there is any way anyone can hrlp me with my problem I keep getting the error “Invalid CSV Header: Missing headers: Title.”. I’ve applied all the advice from Shopify Help, Forums, and other specialized sites but I still don’t understand why I’m getting this error.
Hi,
I ran into this same issue before, and after a lot of trial and error, this is what worked for me:
1. Make sure the first row has the correct header
Shopify needs very specific column names. “Title” must be spelled exactly like that. No extra spaces, no lowercase t, no symbols. To double-check, open the file in a basic text editor like Notepad or TextEdit (not Excel). The first line should look something like:
Handle,Title,Body (HTML),Vendor,Type,Tags,Published
2. Remove any invisible formatting
Even if the word looks right, sometimes hidden spaces cause issues. In Excel or Google Sheets, retype the word “Title” manually just to be sure. In Google Sheets, you can also use the “Trim whitespace” option under the Data menu.
3. Save the file using the right format
This part is important. The file should be saved as:
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In Excel: “CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) (.csv)”
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In Google Sheets: File > Download > Comma-separated values (.csv, current sheet)
4. Re-upload to Shopify
Now try importing the file again through the Products > Import option.
If you’re still seeing the same issue after this, it might be worth checking if any other required headers are also missing or if there are extra columns causing trouble.
Hope this clears it up. I know it can be tricky, but once the format is right, the upload usually works smoothly.
Hi @Eohare2121
I hope you are doing well, The csv that you are using is not a standard shopify product csv template, I am attaching shopify csv sample file, please add entries there and try uploading using that
Please check if it will be helpful to you
Thanks!
Hi @Eohare2121
That error usually means your CSV file is missing the “Title” column in the header row , this column is required by Shopify to identify products.
Make sure the very first row of your file has “Title” spelled exactly like that (capital T, no extra spaces). It should look like this: Handle,Title,Body (HTML),Vendor,Type,…
Also, check that you’re saving the file as CSV UTF-8 format, not Excel or another type.
If you’ve already done this and still get the error, feel free to share a screenshot of your CSV headers happy to take a quick look!
