Files

January
2026

Improved support for importing media from Dropbox URLsJan 8 Product and file imports now automatically convert Dropbox sharing links to direct download URLs, making it easier to import media hosted on Dropbox.

December
2025

Better Google Drive file importsDec 19 Import files directly from Google Drive URLs with automatic filename detection and support for videos and 3D models.

November
2025

File reference metafields support URLsNov 14 Import file reference metafields directlyusing URLs without having to upload the file to Shopify first
SFTP support for remote file transfersNov 13 Connect to SFTP servers to automatically transfer export files with secure SSH-based authentication.

September
2025

Altera CLI launchedSep 24 We've just released a new command-line tool for Altera. Now you can manage your Shopify files from your terminal.

August
2025

Improved import row grouping for files without IDsAug 5 Import files without common identifiers now use Top Row columns for smarter grouping.

July
2025

Flexible CSV delimiter supportJul 17 Import CSV files with any standard delimiter - commas, tabs, semicolons, and pipes.

June
2025

Improved Excel file supportJun 30 Better handling of corrupted or legacy Excel files with automatic fallback processing
Product imports support existing image filesJun 23 Import products using existing file names to avoid duplicate uploads and attach media more efficiently.
ZIP file import and export supportJun 9 Import and export Shopify data using ZIP files containing CSV files, making it easier to handle multiple data types in a single archive.