The document explains how to import CSV or XML files into WordPress using the WP Ultimate CSV Importer, which allows both new data imports and updates to existing data, along with bulk image imports. It details the benefits of using CSV and XML files, including speed and compatibility with various text editors, and provides instructions on creating and preparing these files for import. Additionally, it outlines the installation and usage of the plugin along with its support for multiple languages and third-party add-ons.

1. How to Import CSV or XML to WordPress
WordPress Ultimate CSV Importer is an all in one import tool that lets you get all your CSV/XML data into the
WordPress website. You can either import newly created data or update existing data in your WordPress
website. CSV Importer allows you to import/update data all in one go or schedule the import/ update process at
regular intervals (you can define your own preferred timings). Not only import data but also you can import
images in bulk either from your local computer or from any external URLs with advanced image handling and
SEO options.
WP Ultimate CSV Importer you import/ update most of the WordPress default modules and other WordPress
third party add-ons. To know more about this, please refer to our Supported Third Party Add-ons. It supports
the import of CSV file in UTF-8 format.
If you have, any questions or any support on how to import CSV or XML in WordPress post it here.
Luckily, our WP Ultimate CSV Importer comes up with Exporting features to lessen your hefty export process.
It supports importing data in 4 different file formats. They’ rebuild
1. CSV file
2. XML file
3. Zip file
4. Text file
What is a Comma Separated Value (CSV) file?
CSV file is a text formatted file, which stores tabular data separated by commas. It separates data with a comma
or other delimiting characters. CSV files are versatile and it is easy to adapt for different users and for different
purposes.
CSV File Characters
 Single line for each record
 In the first line usually create a header
 Make sure the header delimiter is as same as the records
How do CSV files help in Your Business?
More or less all commercial platforms are using CSV files to import and export their ecommerce data to and
from the database. CSV files are generally faster and consume less memory space when compared to the
Spreadsheet. CSV files handled by various businesses to save posts, products, and other requisite data.
Benefits of CSV Import
It is effortless to Install and child’s play to Resolve to any changes. Faster to handle the data. It runs in no time
to import and export the file.
How to Open CSV files?
CSV files can be open with any text editor. Here we listed a beginner-friendly few best text editors:

2.  Notepad ++
 Microsoft Excel
 Libra Office
 Open Office Calc
How to Prepare a CSV file using Notepad++?
1. Open Notepad++ for Windows and text editor for Mac
2. On the new file, start to create field names separated by a comma values. Here are the sample field
names, which will be considered as headers.ie., product id, product name, product plans, product price
3. Beneath the header field, add field data for records
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4. Save file with .csv extension by visiting File > Save as > Name.csv
Like the same, you can create your preferred CSV file with various text editors and save it in the .csv extension.
XML Import
What is an XML file?
XML aka Extensible Markup Language is used to structure data for the purpose of storing and transport. XML
file mainly contains tags and text in a structured format. This structured data can be shared via the internet.
XML is also referred to as self-describing or self-defining.
XML file Characteristics
 XML is a structured format with open and close tags
 XML describes hierarchical and relational data
 XML is a standard format accepted by W3C
How do XML files help in Business?
With XML you can extend data when it is needed. What’s more beneficial of XML files for your business, it
supports Multilingual.
Benefits of XML file Import
XML files are Cheaper, faster than any other file format. It can store many customized data based on one’s
needs. XML data can be sent via the internet. Therefore, that it can get access from anywhere.
How to open XML files?

3. There is a lot of software and editors to give to open XML documents. Most popularly used editors are listed
below:
 Notepad++
 Code Browser
 Atom
 Edit plus
How to Prepare XML file in Notepad++?
 Open Notepad++ editor
 Start with tag
 Create a data start tag
 Insert every item details
 End data tag
How to re update Data into WordPress?
Export your desired content in XML format. Then edit the data on your exported file. Again, import the same
file into WordPress.
Bulk Import – What is it?
Bulk import is the method of importing a large quantity of data into WordPress. For example, importing 1000
records into WordPress.
How to Prepare Bulk Import Files in CSV?
 For an illustration, the product list has various products with its specification.
 To store and update those products listed on the website, you can create 1000’s products in an
Excel sheet and save that file in CSV format and import that CSV files using WP Ultimate CSV
Importer.
Getting Started
1. General way to install:

o Download the zip file from My Account page.
o Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload
o Browse and Upload the downloaded zip file
o Finally activate the plugin.
2. FTP Users:

o Upload the plugin’s Zip file to /wp-content/plugins/ and extract there
o Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins → Active

4. 3. From Admin: (For the FREE plugin)

o Go to plugins → Add New
o Search WP Ultimate CSV Importer
o Click Install Now → Activate
Supported Third Party Add-ons
eCommerce Import
 WooCommerce Import Suite
 MarketPress Free & Premium
 WP eCommerce
WooCommerce Import
 Product Variations
 WooCommerce Subscriptions
 WooCommerce Orders
 WooCommerce Coupons
 WooCommerce Refunds
 Chained Products
 Pre Orders
 Product Retailers
 Product Addons
 Returns & Warranty Request
Supported Custom Fields Plugins
 ACF Free & PRO
 CMB2
 Toolset Types
 Toolset Maps
 Pods
 Custom Fields Suite(CFS)
 CCTM
 CustomPress
 Jet Engine
Custom Post Import
 Custom Post Type UI

5.  Types
 Pods
 CCTM
 CustomPress
Multilingual Import
 WPML
 qTranslate X
SEO Import
 Yoast SEO Free & Pro
 All in One SEO Free & Pro
 Rank Math SEO Free & Pro
Events Manager Free & Pro
 WP Customer Review
 WP Members
 Members
 Ultimate Member
Other Imports
 bbPress
 LearnPress
 NextGEN Gallery
Is your required third party add-on missing from this list? No worries, Name your add-on we will make it
possible for you! Are the extended features of third party add-on limited for your usage? Let us know. We can
customize your intuitive intention as such.
Supported Languages of CSV Importer
You can now use the WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin in your own native language. The plugin gets
translated automatically to the language you configured in your WordPress Settings.
WP Ultimate CSV Importer support 12 languages which are listed as follows,
 French (fr_FR)
 Italian (it_IT)
 Spanish (es_ES)
 German (de_DE)
 Japanese (ja)
 Russian (ru_RU)
 Dutch (nl_NL)

6.  Turkish (tr_TR)
 English (en_CA)
 English (en_GB)
 English (en_ZA)
 French (fr_BE)
Setup Language Settings in WordPress
To configure language settings in your WordPress site, follow the steps below:
 Login to your WordPress admin panel.
 In the site dashboard sidebar, select Settings >> General.
 Choose your desired language from the “Site Language” dropdown.
 Then select the ‘Save Changes’ button.
 Now your WordPress site is updated with the language you have chosen.
 Once your site language has changed, navigate to WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin page by
selecting ‘Ultimate CSV Importer Pro (Free)’ present in your WordPress sidebar.
 You can see the plugin is updated to the language you configured in WordPress Settings.