> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.merchkit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Exporting Channel Data

> Download channel-formatted output and submit your marketplace feeds. Learn export formats and submission workflows.

# Exporting Channel Data

Once your channel content is generated and validated, you're ready to export and submit to the marketplace. Merchkit handles the formatting automatically—you just download and upload.

## Export Overview

Exporting is simple:

1. **Open your channel** and verify your data is ready
2. **Select your products** and click Export
3. **Download the CSV** — Save to your computer
4. **Submit to marketplace** — Upload to the marketplace's feed management system

Merchkit formats everything according to the marketplace's specifications as a CSV, so you don't have to worry about format compliance.

## Step 1: Prepare for Export

Before exporting, confirm:

* [ ] All required fields are filled
* [ ] Validation shows no critical errors
* [ ] You've spot-checked a sample of products
* [ ] You're exporting the right products (filtered/selected correctly)

If not, go back to [Pre-Export Validation Checklist](/product/channels-and-content-generation/pre-export-validation) and fix issues first.

\[SCREENSHOT: Channel grid with data ready for export]

## Step 2: Select Products to Export

You can export:

### Option 1: Export All Products in Channel

All products currently in the channel grid will be included in the export.

### Option 2: Export Selected Products

If you've selected specific SKUs (using checkboxes), only those products export.

**Use this when:**

* You're doing an incremental update (only new products)
* You want to test with a small batch before full export
* You're updating a specific category

### Option 3: Export Filtered Products

If you've applied filters (e.g., "Show only products in Sofas category"), only filtered products export.

\[SCREENSHOT: Selected products highlighted in channel grid]

## Step 3: Click the Export Button

In the channel grid, look for the **Export** button. It's usually:

* In the top-right corner of the grid
* In the action bar if you've selected specific products

Click **Export**. Merchkit generates a CSV file formatted to the channel's specifications.

\[SCREENSHOT: Export button in channel grid]

## Step 4: Download the File

Click **Download** or **Export Now**. Your file downloads to your computer's Downloads folder.

**File naming:** Merchkit typically names the file `[Channel]_export_[Date].csv` (e.g., `Wayfair_export_2026-04-05.csv`).

\[SCREENSHOT: Download complete notification]

## Step 5: Verify the Download

Before uploading to the marketplace:

1. **Open the file locally** — Use Excel, a text editor, or JSON viewer
2. **Spot check a few rows** — Make sure products look correct
3. **Check row count** — Does the number of rows match your expected product count?
4. **Look for encoding issues** — Special characters should display correctly (not garbled)

\[SCREENSHOT: CSV file open in Excel showing product data]

## Step 6: Submit to the Marketplace

Now you upload the file to your marketplace's feed management system.

### Submission Process by Marketplace

**Wayfair:**

1. Log in to Wayfair's seller center
2. Go to **Catalog → Feed Management**
3. Click **Upload New Feed**
4. Select your CSV file
5. Wayfair validates and imports
6. Monitor for errors via email

\[SCREENSHOT: Wayfair feed upload dialog]

**Amazon:**

1. Log in to Seller Central
2. Go to **Inventory → Uploads**
3. Choose **Feed Type** (Inventory, Product, etc.)
4. Upload your file
5. Amazon processes and confirms
6. Check **Performance → Listings** for any issues

**Walmart:**

1. Log in to Walmart Seller Center
2. Go to **Catalog → Item Setup**
3. Upload your feed
4. Walmart validates and returns any errors
5. Confirm items in your Dashboard

**Google Merchant:**

1. Log in to Google Merchant Center
2. Go to **Feeds**
3. Create or update your product feed
4. Upload CSV
5. Google validates; check **Diagnostics** for errors

**Shopify:**

1. In Merchkit, the channel can auto-sync if connected via API
2. Or manually upload CSV via Shopify Admin → **Products**
3. Shopify imports and matches to existing products

**Mirakl (custom marketplaces):**

1. Access the specific marketplace's seller portal
2. Look for **Product Feed** or **Catalog Upload**
3. Upload your file
4. Marketplace validates and confirms

Different marketplaces have different processes. Check their documentation for specific steps.

## File Storage and Version Control

After exporting, consider:

1. **Keep exports organized** — Save by date and channel
   * `exports/Wayfair_2026-04-05.csv`
   * `exports/Amazon_2026-04-05.csv`

2. **Version your files** — If you make multiple attempts, version them
   * `Wayfair_v1.csv`, `Wayfair_v2.csv` (if issues found)

3. **Archive old exports** — Keep successful exports for record-keeping
   * Useful if you need to revert or compare versions

## Export Frequency

How often should you export?

* **Initial launch** — Export immediately to populate the marketplace
* **Weekly/monthly** — Regular updates to keep listings fresh
* **After product changes** — When you update descriptions, prices, or images in Products view
* **Seasonal changes** — Before peak seasons, update availability and inventory
* **Continuous** — If you set up automation via APIs, exports happen automatically

## Automating Exports (API)

If your marketplace supports API connections, you can:

1. **Set up a connection** in Merchkit's Integrations
2. **Enable automatic sync** — Merchkit pushes updates automatically
3. **No manual export needed** — Changes in your channel grid sync directly to the marketplace

This is ideal for high-frequency updates or large catalogs.

## Troubleshooting Export Issues

### Issue 1: File Won't Download

* Check your browser's download settings
* Try a different format (CSV instead of XML)
* Clear your browser cache and try again
* Check file size—very large exports may time out

### Issue 2: Special Characters Look Wrong

* This is usually an encoding issue
* Try exporting as CSV with UTF-8 encoding (Merchkit's default)
* Open in a text editor (not Excel) to verify encoding

### Issue 3: File Format Doesn't Match Marketplace Requirements

* Confirm you've selected the correct format for that marketplace
* Check the marketplace's documentation for required format
* Contact Merchkit support if the format isn't available

### Issue 4: Rows or Columns Missing from Export

* Make sure you've selected the right export options (all columns, all categories, etc.)
* If specific products aren't exporting, check if they've been filtered out
* Verify that the channel grid actually contains those products

## Next Steps

After you've submitted your feed to the marketplace:

1. **Monitor for acceptance** — Most marketplaces email confirmation or errors within hours to days
2. **Check your marketplace dashboard** — View your live listings
3. **Address any rejections** — If the marketplace rejects the feed, see [Feed Validation & Error Resolution](/product/channels-and-content-generation/feed-validation-errors)
4. **Optimize continuously** — See [Continuous Optimization](/product/channels-and-content-generation/continuous-optimization) to improve listing performance

Congratulations—your products are now live on the marketplace!