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Cernel can import product data from CSV and spreadsheet files, and export enriched content back as CSV. Upload a file directly or provide a URL to a hosted file. Cernel analyzes the columns, lets you map them to attributes, and imports your products.

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How it works

The CSV integration reads product data from a spreadsheet file (CSV, XLSX, or XLS). You provide the file, Cernel detects the structure, and you map source columns to Cernel fields. Products are imported and ready for enrichment. For export, you configure which attributes to include and Cernel generates a downloadable CSV with your enriched product data.

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Why you would use this

Import from any source

If your product data lives in a spreadsheet - from a supplier, an ERP system, or a manual catalog - you can import it directly without needing a platform integration.

Export enriched data anywhere

Download your AI-enriched product content as a CSV for use in any system that accepts spreadsheet imports.

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Importing products from CSV

1

Navigate to Integrations

Go to Settings > Integrations and click Add Integration. Select Spreadsheet (CSV).
2

Configure the integration

Fill in the basic settings:
  • Integration Name - A descriptive name for this import source
  • File Language - The language of the content in your file
Then choose how to provide your file:
  • URL - Enter the URL of a hosted CSV file
  • Upload File - Drag and drop or browse to upload a CSV, XLSX, or XLS file
3

Configure advanced settings (optional)

Expand Advanced Settings to configure:
  • Sync Mode - Full Sync (replace all products) or Update Only (only update existing products)
  • CSV Delimiter - Auto-detect, comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe
  • Include All Fields - Import all columns, not just those identified by AI
4

Map columns to Cernel fields

After uploading, Cernel analyzes your file and shows the Attribute Mapping view. Map your source columns (left) to Cernel fields (right) to control how data is imported.
Make sure to map at least a product identifier (like SKU or GTIN) and a product title. Without these, products may not be matched correctly across imports.
5

Create the integration

Click Create Integration. Cernel begins importing your products in the background. You can close the modal and products will be available shortly.
Your CSV import is configured. Products appear in your Catalog once the import completes.

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Exporting enriched data as CSV

1

Add an export configuration

In Settings > Integrations, click Add Integration and select Export Data. Choose CSV Export as the format.
2

Configure the export

Set up your export:
  • Export Name - A descriptive name
  • Export Language - Which language to export
  • Base on Existing Integration (optional) - Use field mappings from an existing integration as a starting point
  • Export Field Mapping - Configure which Cernel attributes to include and their output column names
3

Trigger an export

Once configured, trigger an export from the integration details. Cernel generates the CSV file in the background. When ready, download it from the integration status view.
Your enriched product data is exported as a CSV file, ready for use in other systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Cernel supports CSV (.csv) files. The delimiter is auto-detected by default, but you can specify it manually if needed (comma, semicolon, tab, or pipe).
Yes. Use the same integration and upload a new file. The sync mode determines whether Cernel replaces all products (Full Sync) or only updates existing ones (Update Only).
By default, Cernel only imports columns that it can map to known fields. Enable Include All Fields in advanced settings to import all columns, even those not automatically identified.
Yes. If you provide a URL, Cernel can re-fetch the file to sync updated product data. This is useful for supplier feeds or automated exports from other systems.

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What’s next

Cernel Taxonomy

See how Cernel automatically classifies your imported products into categories, ready for enrichment.

Enriching Products

Start generating AI content for your imported products.