1. Upload a supplier source
Use a supplier CSV, Excel file, invoice, packing slip, PDF, product sheet, or photo that includes product names, colorways, SKUs, or image references.
Product image matching for Shopify imports
Match product images while reviewing supplier files
Catalog Intake helps imported products from supplier PDFs, packing slips, invoices, CSVs, Excel files, and product photos avoid missing images by matching supplier rows to Shopify Files, image filenames, alt text, product titles, vendor names, variant colors, and supplier image URLs before push.
Workflow
Review before push
Images are part of the same review workflow as titles, variants, barcodes, prices, tags, and inventory.
2. Match likely product images
Catalog Intake compares Shopify Files and supplier image signals against product rows and variants.
3. Approve the image choice
Merchants review suggested images before creating draft products, updating products, or pushing inventory changes.
Example
Example image match scenario
A supplier row for Glass District Tide Signal in Chesapeake Blue Vinyl can be matched to a Shopify Files image whose filename and alt text mention Tide Signal and blue vinyl. The suggestion is shown during Review so the merchant can approve it before push.
Proof
Review image suggestions before push
Catalog Intake treats images as reviewable product data, not a hidden side effect.
Image suggestions in review
Suggested images can appear beside grouped products and variants before the batch is approved.
Final products with images
Approved image matches can help draft or active Shopify products avoid missing product media.
Safeguards
Safeguards
A suggested image should help review, not create a surprise product media change.
- Merchants review image suggestions before push.
- Filename and title similarity are treated as clues, not proof by themselves.
- Variant color and SKU evidence can strengthen an image match.
- Rows with uncertain image matches can still be pushed without an image or held for cleanup.
- Catalog Intake does not invent product images from supplier files.
Related pages
Keep the supplier import workflow connected
FAQ
Common questions
Can Catalog Intake use images already in Shopify Files?
Yes. Existing Shopify Files can be suggested when filenames, alt text, product titles, vendors, SKUs, or variant details line up with the supplier row.
Does Catalog Intake choose images automatically?
It prepares suggestions for Review. Merchants approve image choices before products or updates are pushed.
Can supplier image URLs be used?
Supplier image URLs can be used as image signals when present in CSVs, Excel files, product sheets, or other supplier sources.
Match images before creating Shopify products
Upload the supplier file, review the image suggestions, and approve only the product media that belongs with the Shopify product.