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Importing Item Attributes to Your Etsy Store Listings

Welcome to the guide on importing item weight, length, width, and height to your listings in your Etsy store. This guide will provide you with the necessary information and guidelines to ensure a smooth import process.

Adding Listing Item Attributes to the Import File
Below are the rules and guidelines for adding listing item attributes for weight and dimensions:

  1. Item Dimensions

    • Specify item dimensions such as length, width, and height with one of the following units: in, ft, mm, cm, m.

    • Ensure all item dimensions are specified with the same unit. For example: width: 12cm, height: 7cm, length: 2cm.

  2. Item Weight

    • Specify the item weight with one of the following units: oz, lb, g, kg.

    • The values must be specified as an integer, with no decimals allowed. For example, 2.5cm is invalid.

Example Import File with Item Attributes (Weight & Dimensions)

title item_weight item_length item_width item_height
the title 12g 10cm 7cm 2cm

Troubleshooting

Please note the following known issue.

  • There is a known issue where item attributes such as weight and dimensions added via the Etsy API do not appear on the listing edit page on Etsy.

  • Etsy support has informed us that these values are being added via the API, and they have assured us that work is being scheduled by Etsy to fix this known issue.

  • You can verify that this data has been added by using the Etsy listing export tool provided by SKUpid.

By adhering to these guidelines and keeping abreast of any known issues, you'll be able to successfully import item attributes to your Etsy store listings with confidence. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with us via our Seller Support Channel on Slack ➚.