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

  1. Download the CSV Template

    Use Google Sheets, Excel, or your favorite editor to open the template.

    The first row contains all supported fields (see below).

  2. Fill Out Your Recipes

    Use the sample rows as a guide.

    Enter as much info as possible to maximize Recipe Kit’s features.

  3. 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 Custom value for your workflow (optional).
custom_field_2 Another custom value (optional).
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 & recipe_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

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

  1. Open Recipe Kit in Shopify.
  2. Go to App Settings.
  3. Find the Bulk Import Recipes section.
  4. Upload your completed CSV file.
  5. 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.

💡 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.

Questions?

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

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