Bulk Edit Variants, Metafields, Prices, Descriptions, and More
Want a faster way to manage thousands of Shopify products? Whether you're running sales, updating inventory, or optimising SEO fields, this guide shows how to bulk edit products in Shopify with the right tools, including a more powerful alternative to native features.
What Is Bulk Editing in Shopify?
- Managing seasonal pricing
- Updating product descriptions
- Adding or changing tags
- Editing metafields
- Adjusting variant details like size or colour
Methods for Bulk Editing Shopify Products
Method 1: Shopify Admin Bulk Editor
You can select multiple products and click "Edit products" in the Shopify Admin to open a spreadsheet-style view.
🟩 + Pros:
- No app required
- Familiar interface
- Works well for small edits
🟥 − Cons:
- Limited fields available (no metafields or rich variant data)
- Slow with large catalogs
- No filters or saved workflows
📄 Method 2: CSV Import/Export
Export your product list as a CSV, make edits in Excel or Google Sheets, and reupload it to Shopify.
🟩 + Pros:
- Good for large updates
- Can access hidden fields
🟥 − Cons:
- Prone to human error
- Image and variant handling is complex
- Hard to preview or undo changes
Better Alternative: Use a Shopify Bulk Product Editing App
⚡ Try Bulk Product Editor by Aperitive
Our app simplifies Shopify bulk edits with advanced filtering, variant control, metafield support, and undo options.
Key Features of Bulk Product Editor
☑️ Bulk Edit Variants
- Prices, compare-at prices, SKUs, barcodes, inventory
- Apply rules like “increase all prices by 10%”
☑️ Bulk Edit Metafields
- Support for custom metafields
- Compatible with Shopify 2.0 dynamic sources
☑️ Bulk Edit SEO and Descriptions
- Meta titles and descriptions
- Product descriptions with find/replace logic
☑️ Bulk Edit Tags, Vendor, Product Type
- Add or remove tags in bulk
- Edit vendors or types across thousands of SKUs
☑️ Schedule Changes
- Automate sale start/end times
- Rollback edits with version history
☑️ Powerful Filters
- Filter by collection, product type, tags, stock status, price, and more
📸 Graphic: Workflow showing filters, rule setting, and edit preview
Use Cases for Shopify Bulk Product Editing
- 🛍️ Run a Sale: Apply a 20% discount to products in “Winter Collection”
- 📦 Stock Update: Mark out-of-stock products as drafts
- 🔧 Metafield Automation: Add new warranty info to 3000 products
Shopify Bulk Edit Tool Comparison
| Feature | Shopify Admin | CSV | Bulk Product Editor App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant pricing edits | ☑️ Basic | ☑️ | ☑️ Advanced rules |
| Metafields | ❌ | ⚠️ Manual | ☑️ Visual interface |
| Schedule changes | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ Yes |
| Undo changes | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ Yes |
| Filter by logic | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ Yes |
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FAQs About Bulk Editing in Shopify
❓ Can I bulk edit product variants in Shopify?
Yes, but Shopify's default editor is limited. For full control over variant prices, stock, and options, use a bulk editing app.
❓ How do I update metafields in bulk?
CSV is one way, but it's error prone. Apps like Bulk Product Editor give you a safe interface for bulk metafield edits.
❓ Can I undo bulk changes?
Only with a third-party app. Shopify does not support edit rollback.
❓ Does Shopify let me schedule product updates?
Not by default. Use a tool like Bulk Product Editor to schedule future price or inventory changes.