{"id":1999,"date":"2022-07-14T23:45:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T21:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/data-import\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:59:19","slug":"data-import","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/data-import\/","title":{"rendered":"Data import"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ComBinder-Datenimport.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ComBinder-Datenimport.png 500w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ComBinder-Datenimport-300x254.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"wp-image-33\" title=\"ComBinder data import\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Import product data \u2014 easily integrate CSV, Excel and BMEcat<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module jm-logo preset--module--divi-text--860f1eac-677f-4445-8124-08e676f487a2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Import product data from various sources into a central system and create a clean, structured database for your subsequent processes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Import from CSV, Excel (XLS) and BMEcat<\/li>\n<li>Consolidation of multiple data sources<\/li>\n<li>Structured inheritance of attributes and variants<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for supplier data and system migration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--hivoe9ia9e_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--hivoe9ia9e\" href=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/?page_id=2419\">Get started for free now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-border--hfy01g7--0words07w5\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pixel-Produkt.avif\" alt=\"An image showing a product being formed from pixels. The image should show the product being created, starting from the left with pixels and ending on the right with the finished product.\" title=\"Pixel-Produkt\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pixel-Produkt.avif 800w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pixel-Produkt-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pixel-Produkt-768x513.avif 768w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pixel-Produkt-480x320.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-2096\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<h2>Efficiently consolidate product data from various sources<\/h2>\n<p>Many companies receive product data from a variety of sources: suppliers provide BMEcat catalogues, internal data is stored in Excel files, and existing systems use their own formats.<br \/>This data often varies in terms of structure, quality and completeness.<\/p>\n<p>With ComBinder PIM, you can import all your data into a single system and lay the foundations for consistent product information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Flexible import options for any data source<\/h2>\n<h3>CSV and Excel import<\/h3>\n<p>Import existing product data from spreadsheets and transfer the content to your PIM system in a structured format.<\/p>\n<h3>BMEcat-Import<\/h3>\n<p>Process BMEcat files from different versions (e.g. 1.2 and 2005) and integrate supplier data efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3>Data mapping and structuring<\/h3>\n<p>Assign fields as required and define how data is stored in your system.<\/p>\n<h3>Consolidation of multiple data sources<\/h3>\n<p>Combine data from various sources into a single central product dataset.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ComBinder-Datenimport.png\" title=\"ComBinder data import\" width=\"500\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ComBinder-Datenimport.png 500w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ComBinder-Datenimport-480x406.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2099\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider preset--group--divi-section--divi-spacing--hz5ljtx--f3314nvr1b\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-border--hfy01g7--0words07w5\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anwendungsfaellea.avif\" alt=\"A person is walking down a street carrying a bag. A map of the world and lines can be seen on the bag.\" title=\"Anwendungsf\u00e4llea\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anwendungsfaellea.avif 800w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anwendungsfaellea-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anwendungsfaellea-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Anwendungsfaellea-480x320.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-1812\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Typical use cases for data import<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Importing supplier data (BMEcat)<\/li>\n<li>Migration of existing product data from Excel<\/li>\n<li>Consolidation of multiple data sources<\/li>\n<li>Initial filling of a PIM system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Clean data as the foundation for efficient processes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Standardised data structure<\/li>\n<li>Reduction in manual rework<\/li>\n<li>Better data quality<\/li>\n<li>The basis for automation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-border--hfy01g7--0words07w5\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Technische-Integrationag.avif\" alt=\"A view inside a computer. In the centre, you can see a chip bearing the ComBinder PIM logo.\" title=\"Technical integration\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Technische-Integrationag.avif 800w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Technische-Integrationag-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Technische-Integrationag-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Technische-Integrationag-480x320.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-1836\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider preset--group--divi-section--divi-spacing--hz5ljtx--f3314nvr1b\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-border--hfy01g7--0words07w5\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Warum-ComBinder-PIM-realai.avif\" alt=\"Interior view. On a table are various products, the Combinder logo and a small shopping trolley\" title=\"Warum ComBinder PIM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Warum-ComBinder-PIM-realai.avif 800w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Warum-ComBinder-PIM-realai-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Warum-ComBinder-PIM-realai-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Warum-ComBinder-PIM-realai-480x320.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-1840\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Frequently asked questions about product data import<\/h2>\n<h3>What file formats can I import?<\/h3>\n<p>ComBinder PIM supports CSV, Excel (XLS) and BMEcat files.<\/p>\n<h3>Can data from different sources be combined?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, data from multiple sources can be merged and organised.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it possible to map the data?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, fields can be assigned individually.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the import function suitable for large volumes of data?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, even large product catalogues can be imported efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider preset--group--divi-section--divi-spacing--hz5ljtx--f3314nvr1b\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Start importing your product data now<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--hivoe9ia9e_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--hivoe9ia9e\" href=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/?page_id=2419\">Try for free (up to 1,000 products)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-border--hfy01g7--0words07w5\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GoLiveButtonv.avif\" alt=\"An image showing a hand pressing the &#039;Go Live&#039; button on a mixing desk. The focus is on the hand and the button.\" title=\"GoLiveButtonv\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GoLiveButtonv.avif 800w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GoLiveButtonv-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GoLiveButtonv-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/combinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GoLiveButtonv-480x320.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-1826\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1999","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1999"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1999\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2593,"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1999\/revisions\/2593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/combinder.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}