Bulk Recipe Import via CSV in Recipe Kit for Shopify

Want to migrate recipes from WordPress or another platform into your Shopify store?

Recipe Kit's Bulk CSV Import lets you upload hundreds of recipes at once—saving hours of manual entry.

Note: This feature is in early release. If you have questions or run into issues, email help@recipekit.app and we'll help you troubleshoot your CSV.

🚦 Quick Start Checklist

Download the CSV Template
- Use Google Sheets, Excel, or your favorite editor to open the template
- Download the CSV file here.
- The first row contains all supported fields (see below)
  Fill Out Your Recipes
- Use the sample rows as a guide
- Enter as much info as possible to maximize Recipe Kit's features
  Test with 1–2 Recipes First
- Upload a small sample to ensure formatting is correct before importing your full list

📋 CSV Field Reference

Below are the fields you'll see in the template, with notes on formatting and special options.

Field Name	Description & Format
recipe_title	(Required) The name of your recipe
recipe_description	A short description or intro for the recipe
recipe_image	Public image URL (e.g., https://example.com/image.jpg). Only one image per recipe
blog_id	Shopify Blog ID (see below for how to find it)
article_id	(Optional) Shopify Article ID to attach the recipe to an existing post. Leave blank to create new
recipe_author	Name of the recipe's author
recipe_category	Category or type (e.g., Dessert, Main Course)
serving_size	e.g., "4 servings (100g each)"
cook_time	Number of minutes (e.g., 25)
prep_time	Number of minutes (e.g., 15)
enable_rating	TRUE or FALSE (enables/disables star ratings for this recipe)
recipe_note	Any extra notes for the recipe
recipe_video	Full YouTube URL (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxx)
recipe_tags	Tags/keywords, separated by semicolons: `Vegan;Dessert;Pie`
recipe_ingredients	Ingredients, separated by semicolons: `1 cup flour;2 eggs` . Use `HEAD:` for group headings
recipe_directions	Directions, separated by semicolons. Use `HEAD:` for group headings
nutrition_data	Nutrition info, e.g.: `Carbs: 24;Fat: 12;Protein: 5` . See below for accepted fields
custom_field_1_name	Name for your first custom field (e.g., "Difficulty")
custom_field_1_value	Value for your first custom field (e.g., "Easy")
custom_field_2_name	Name for your second custom field (e.g., "Cuisine")
custom_field_2_value	Value for your second custom field (e.g., "American")
label_layout	Label layout type (e.g., "minimal", "horizontal", "vertical")
nutrition_serving_size	e.g., "100g", "1 slice"
calories	Number of calories (numeric). If both this and nutrition_data's "Calories" are present, this wins
update_blog_post_tags	TRUE or FALSE. If TRUE, recipe tags will be added to the blog post's tags
update_blog_post_image	TRUE or FALSE. If TRUE, recipe image will be set as the blog post's featured image
status	1 = published, 0 = hidden. If blank, defaults to 1 (published)

🏷️ Special Field Details

Status

1 = Publish the recipe/article immediately
0 = Keep the recipe/article hidden after import
If left blank, Recipe Kit will set it to 1 (published)

Recipe Image

Must be a public URL
No private Google Drive/Dropbox links
Only one image per recipe

Blog ID

Find this in your Shopify Admin:

Go to Online Store > Blog Posts > Manage Blogs
The URL will look like: https://admin.shopify.com/store/your-store-name/blogs/77201539185
The number at the end is your blog_id

Article ID

(Optional) Attach the recipe to an existing blog post
Find this in the article's URL: https://admin.shopify.com/store/your-store-name/articles/558726021233
The number at the end is your article_id

Recipe Tags

Separate multiple tags with a semicolon:

Vegan;Dessert;Pie;Summer

Recipe Ingredients & Directions

Separate each entry with a semicolon: 1 cup flour;2 eggs;1 tsp salt
To add group headings, prefix with HEAD: :

HEAD: Dough;1 cup flour;2 eggs;HEAD: Filling;1 cup berries

Custom Fields - New Enhanced Format

Recipe Kit now supports separate name and value columns for custom fields, giving you more flexibility:

New Format (Recommended):

Use custom_field_1_name and custom_field_1_value for the first custom field
Use custom_field_2_name and custom_field_2_value for the second custom field

Example:

custom_field_1_name: Difficulty
custom_field_1_value: Easy
custom_field_2_name: Cuisine  
custom_field_2_value: American

Boolean Fields (TRUE/FALSE)

The following fields accept boolean values and support multiple formats:

enable_rating
update_blog_post_tags
update_blog_post_image

Accepted TRUE values: TRUE , true , 1 , yes

Accepted FALSE values: FALSE , false , 0 , no

Nutrition Data

Format: Field: Value;Field: Value;...

Example: Carbs: 24;Fat: 12;Protein: 5

Accepted fields:

Carbs (grams)
Cholesterol (milligrams)
Fat (grams)
Fiber (grams)
Protein (grams)
Saturated Fat (grams)
Sodium (milligrams)
Sugar (grams)
Trans Fat (grams)
Unsaturated Fat (grams)

🛠️ Importing Your CSV

Open Recipe Kit in Shopify
Go to App Settings
Find the Bulk Import Recipes section
Upload your completed CSV file
Click Upload CSV File

Tip: Large imports may take several minutes. You can track progress in the app.

🧑‍💻 Troubleshooting

Errors on upload? Don't worry! Email your CSV to help@recipekit.app and we'll help you resolve any issues
Start with a small test: Import 1–2 recipes first to confirm formatting before uploading your full list
Boolean fields not working? Make sure you're using TRUE /FALSE (not True /False or other variations)
Custom fields not showing up? Try the new separate name/value format for better results

💡 Pro Tips

Leave article_id blank to create new blog posts for each recipe
Set update_blog_post_tags and update_blog_post_image to TRUE to sync tags and images with your Shopify blog posts
Use the sample rows in the template as a reference for formatting
For custom fields, use the new separate name/value columns for maximum flexibility
Test boolean fields with a small sample first to ensure they're formatted correctly

Questions?

We're here to help: help@recipekit.app