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# Import your product data

### Choose your import type

Channable offers several different import type options:

* [**Import via a data file**](/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-data-file.md): Import from XML, CSV, TXT, JSON, Google Sheets, or Google Cloud Storage.
* [**Import via a webshop**](/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-webshop.md): Import from popular webshops, such as Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento.

Choose the import option that best fits your business. A data file import can be quicker if you already have a clean feed. A webshop import is often easier when you use a supported platform and can connect it directly.

| Import type                                                                                                 | Typical setup effort | Best fit when                                                                                                                       | Why choose it                                                                                                                     |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Import via a webshop**](/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-webshop.md)     | `●○○` Low            | You use a supported webshop platform, such as Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento.                                                     | It connects Channable directly to your store, so setup is often simpler and you do not need to create a separate data feed first. |
| [**Import via a data file**](/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-data-file.md) | `●●○` Medium         | You already have a product feed, spreadsheet, or export file. It also fits when your platform is not listed as a supported webshop. | It gives you a flexible import route from XML, CSV, TXT, JSON, Google Sheets, or Google Cloud Storage.                            |

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### Meet channel requirements

Each channel has its own product data requirements. Fields, formats, and naming can differ per channel.

After you start your import, Channable organizes your source data into [import fields](/import-data/import-concepts/import-fields.md) and maps them to standardized project fields. This helps you prepare one product catalog for multiple channels.

Before you finish your import, review your field mapping carefully:

* Check that important fields like `id`, `price`, `link`, and `image_link` are mapped correctly.
* Fix any warnings in **Edit mapping** before you continue.
* Rename or remap fields if your source uses different field names.

For the next step, see [Map your import fields to project fields](/import-data/import-concepts/import-fields/map-your-import-fields-to-project-fields.md).


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