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Add local images from ZIP

3/5/2026


Add local images from ZIP

What this does

Add new product images using files from your computer.

Steps

  1. Put all local images into one ZIP file.
  2. In Excel, insert new rows under the target product.
  3. Keep Product Handle in the new row. Product Title can stay blank if you add the row under the same product block.
  4. Set Action = A.
  5. In Image Source, type the exact file name in the ZIP, such as bag-front.jpg.
  6. Image Alt Text, Image Position, Variants, and Image File Name are optional.

Excel row example (new row you add)

Add one new row under the product block. Cells marked with are required for Add.

Product Title Action Product Handle Image Source Image Alt Text Image Position Variants Image File Name Current Image URL Image ID
(can stay blank) A womens-canvas-tote-bag bag-front.jpg (optional, can be blank) (optional, can be blank) (optional, can be blank) (optional, can be blank) (blank is fine for Add) (blank for Add)

Import

  1. Open Import Excel.
  2. Upload the edited Excel file and the ZIP file.
  3. Start task after validation.

Common mistakes

  • File name in Image Source does not match the ZIP file name.
  • Forgot to upload the ZIP file during import.
  • Changed Product Handle by mistake.