CSV & Catalog Conversion Guides
Maintainer-reviewed documentation grounded in CSV Pilot's converter code, regression fixtures and supported source formats. Each guide states what is preserved and what still needs review.
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Platform conversion guides
Start with the export from your platform, then follow the matching conversion and verification steps.
Supported CSV Formats for Hyperzod Conversion
Compare Shopify, DeliverLogic, Yelo, Ordering.co and StoreHippo exports, what CSV Pilot converts automatically, and what still needs review.
Read guide →Convert Shopify CSV to Hyperzod Format
How to convert a Shopify product export into the Hyperzod import format using CSV Pilot — variants, options and prices preserved automatically.
Read guide →Convert DeliverLogic Menu to Hyperzod Format
How to convert a DeliverLogic menu export (RID/MIID/Base Price/Option format) into the Hyperzod import structure with CSV Pilot.
Read guide →Convert Yelo Menu CSV to Hyperzod Format
Convert Yelo product and category data to a Hyperzod-ready CSV, and understand when the separate Yelo Add-ons file is required.
Read guide →Convert Ordering.co Menu CSV to Hyperzod Format
Convert an Ordering.co Multi Importer CSV into Hyperzod products, categories and modifier groups without manual column mapping.
Read guide →Convert StoreHippo Catalog CSV to Hyperzod Format
Convert a supported StoreHippo product export into Hyperzod products, prices, categories and variant options, with clear review notes.
Read guide →Technical and safety guides
Using AI to Write Product Descriptions
How to use AI to generate product descriptions that actually sell — with the right prompts, tone controls, and human review steps.
Read guide →The Ultimate Guide to E-commerce Product Taxonomy
How to structure categories, attributes and variants so customers can find products, filters work, and your catalog stays manageable as it grows.
Read guide →SKUs and Inventory in Your Catalog CSV
How SKUs and inventory work in the Hyperzod product CSV — unique codes, stock numbers and how CSV Pilot manages them.
Read guide →Shopify Metafields CSV Guide
What Shopify metafields are, how they appear in CSV exports, and how to keep custom product data intact when converting catalogs between platforms.
Read guide →Restaurant Menu CSV Guide
How restaurant menus become product catalogs — menu structure, option groups, and converting DeliverLogic exports to Hyperzod.
Read guide →Product Variants in Hyperzod CSV
How sizes, colors and other variants work in the Hyperzod CSV structure — and how to create them with CSV Pilot.
Read guide →Product Images in Your CSV
How image URLs work in the Hyperzod CSV structure — attaching product and variant images that actually load after import.
Read guide →Product Add-ons and Options in CSV
How to structure add-on groups like toppings, sauces and extras in a Hyperzod product CSV — with prices and required rules.
Read guide →Hyperzod CSV Template Explained
Understand the Hyperzod import CSV structure — PRODUCT.* columns and option group format — and how CSV Pilot generates it for you.
Read guide →How to Fix Shopify CSV Import Errors
The most common Shopify CSV import failures — from shifted columns and handle mismatches to image and inventory errors — and the exact steps to fix each one.
Read guide →How to Create a Hyperzod Product Catalog CSV
Create a Hyperzod-compatible product catalog CSV by chatting with CSV Pilot — products, prices, variants and add-ons, ready to import.
Read guide →How AI Writes Product Data (And Why You Review It)
Inside AI-assisted catalog generation: what the model produces, what it infers, and how the preview keeps you in control.
Read guide →Getting Started With CSV Pilot
A quick-start walkthrough of CSV Pilot: create a Hyperzod catalog by chat, convert Shopify or DeliverLogic files, edit your CSV and export.
Read guide →Generate CSVs by Chatting: How It Works
A plain-language look at chat-based CSV generation — what to type, how the AI builds the catalog, and why review matters.
Read guide →Export a Ready-to-Import CSV for Hyperzod
What happens when you press Export in CSV Pilot — and how to make sure the downloaded file is truly ready for the Hyperzod import.
Read guide →Edit Your Existing CSV With AI
Upload your current product CSV and edit it with CSV Pilot — change cells directly or describe a bulk change in plain language.
Read guide →CSV Validation Before Import
Why validating your product CSV before importing into Hyperzod saves hours — and how CSV Pilot flags problems automatically.
Read guide →CSV Formula Injection and Data Safety
Why values starting with = + - @ can be dangerous in exported CSVs, and how CSV Pilot guards against formula injection.
Read guide →Convert Excel to CSV for Your Catalog
Turn an Excel product list into a Hyperzod-ready CSV — safely, without losing SKUs, dates or special characters.
Read guide →Common CSV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The five mistakes that break product CSV imports — shifted columns, wrong numbers, duplicate SKUs, broken variants and encoding — and how CSV Pilot prevents them.
Read guide →Cleaning Messy E-commerce Vendor Data in Excel
Vendor spreadsheets arrive with inconsistent names, prices, and categories. Learn a repeatable workflow to clean them before they become your catalog.
Read guide →Categories and Tags in a Product CSV
How categories, tags and labels structure a Hyperzod catalog — consistent naming that keeps the store navigable.
Read guide →Bulk Price Updates With AI
Change prices across your whole Hyperzod catalog with one sentence — percentage discounts, category price caps and exact calculations.
Read guide →Bulk Editing Shopify Variants via CSV
A practical workflow for updating prices, SKUs and inventory across hundreds of Shopify variants without touching each product in the admin.
Read guide →Automating Catalog Management in 2026
The modern catalog workflow: AI-assisted generation, rule-based bulk edits, and review-before-export — replacing spreadsheet marathons.
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