Need to update prices, tags, or inventory across multiple products? This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly how to bulk edit products in Shopify using three different methods, from beginner-friendly to advanced.

Method 1: Shopify Native Bulk Editor

The quickest way to edit a small number of products directly in Shopify admin.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access Products
Go to your Shopify Admin → Products
Step 2: Select Products
Check the boxes next to products you want to edit (up to 50)
Step 3: Open Bulk Editor
Click "Edit products" in the toolbar that appears
Step 4: Choose Columns
Click "Columns" to select which fields to edit
Step 5: Make Edits
Click any cell to edit - changes save automatically
Step 6: Verify Changes
Review a few products to confirm updates applied correctly

Available Fields in Bulk Editor

Title
Description (plain text only)
Price and Compare at price
Cost per item
SKU and Barcode
Inventory quantity
Vendor
Product type
Tags
Weight

⚠️ Limitation

The native bulk editor is limited to 50 products at a time. For larger catalogs, use Method 2 or 3.

Method 2: CSV Export and Import

Best for editing hundreds or thousands of products with spreadsheet tools.

Step 1: Export Your Products

Go to Products in Shopify Admin
Click "Export" in the top right
Select your export scope:
- "All products" for complete catalog
- "Selected products" for specific items
- "Current search" for filtered results
Choose "CSV for Excel, Numbers, or other spreadsheet programs"
Click "Export products"
Download the file from your email or browser

Step 2: Edit in Spreadsheet

Open the CSV in your preferred spreadsheet application:

Microsoft Excel

Best for large files and complex formulas

Google Sheets

Great for team collaboration

Apple Numbers

User-friendly for Mac users

Step 3: Make Your Edits

Common bulk edits you can make:

Update All Prices by Percentage

Add formula: =B2*1.10 (for 10% increase)

Find and Replace Vendor

Ctrl+H (Windows) or Cmd+H (Mac) to replace

Add Tags to All Products

Append to existing: =C2&", new-tag"

Step 4: Import Back to Shopify

Go to Products → Import
Click "Add file" and select your edited CSV
Check "Overwrite existing products that have the same handle"
Click "Upload and continue"
Review the preview summary
Click "Import products"

CSV Import Tips

✅ Keep the Handle column unchanged (it's the unique identifier)
✅ Don't delete columns you're not editing
✅ Test with 5-10 products first
✅ Save backup of original export

Method 3: Using Bulk Actions for Quick Tasks

For simple tasks like adding tags or changing availability:

Quick Bulk Actions

1. Go to Products and select products
2. Click the "..." menu or use the toolbar
3. Choose your action:
- • Add tags
- • Remove tags
- • Add to collection
- • Remove from collection
- • Set availability
- • Archive products

Method 4: Third-Party Apps (Advanced)

For stores requiring more power and flexibility:

No product limits: Edit thousands simultaneously
Conditional edits: Apply changes based on criteria
Scheduled updates: Automate recurring changes
Metafield support: Edit custom product data

Common Bulk Editing Tasks

Task: Apply a Sale Discount

Export products
Copy current "Variant Price" to "Variant Compare At Price"
Calculate new "Variant Price" (e.g., =OriginalPrice * 0.8 for 20% off)
Import the updated CSV

Task: Update Vendor for All Products

Export products
Find "Vendor" column
Use Find & Replace (Ctrl/Cmd + H)
Replace old vendor with new vendor
Import back

Task: Add Tags to Multiple Products

Using bulk actions:

Select products in admin
Click "Add tags" from toolbar
Enter tag names separated by commas
Click "Save"

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Some products could not be imported"

Check for duplicate handles or invalid data formats

"Variants not updating correctly"

Ensure all variant rows have the same Handle as the main product

"Prices showing wrong format"

Remove currency symbols, use period (.) for decimals

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ShopifyMate simplifies bulk editing with an intuitive interface:

ShopifyMate Advantages

✅ Visual spreadsheet-like editor (no CSV hassle)
✅ Edit unlimited products
✅ Inline editing - click and type
✅ Import products from any Shopify store
✅ One-click Shopify-ready export
✅ Built-in validation and error checking

Conclusion

Now you know how to bulk edit products in Shopify using multiple methods. Start with the native bulk editor for small updates, use CSV for larger changes, and consider third-party tools as your store grows.

Remember: always backup before bulk edits, test on small batches first, and verify changes on your live store.

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How to Bulk Edit Products in Shopify: Step-by-Step Guide