> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.channable.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.channable.com/manage-improve-product-data/categorize-products.md). # Categorize products {% columns %} {% column %} ### Categorize products with less manual work Categories connect your catalog to each channel's taxonomy. Good categorization improves approval, discoverability, and control. [Start by creating product categories →](/manage-improve-product-data/categorize-products/create-product-categories.md) {% endcolumn %} {% column %}

{% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} *** #### Why categorization matters Each channel uses its own category tree. The same product often needs a different category per channel. Strong category mapping helps channels understand what you sell. It also makes later optimization easier. {% hint style="info" %} Categorization shapes product visibility, structure, and downstream rule logic. {% endhint %} #### Start categorizing


Create product categories	See the main ways to map products, including generating, adding, copying, and managing categories.	/spaces/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/pages/4ea1283d099caf462be550d2e279a246c7b77bbe
AI product categorization	Use AI to match products to likely categories faster and reduce manual work.	/spaces/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/pages/68dc0c51808addbb72dec181cbba6cef36b4519a
Categorization tips	Learn how to create cleaner mappings and avoid unnecessary category work.	/spaces/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/pages/bbdbff5e4726d3e0b3fa1002f4dffca1aa00428c

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