Magento to PrestaShop
Your Magento to PrestaShop Migration Process
Migrating your store with Cart2Cart is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth and successful data transfer:
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Connect Your Source Magento Store
Begin by selecting Magento as your Source Cart. Provide your store's URL and choose a connection method. For Magento, you can use the API connection (requires appropriate credentials) or upload the Cart2Cart Bridge files via FTP/SFTP.
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Connect Your Target PrestaShop Store
Next, select PrestaShop as your Target Cart. Enter your new store's URL and establish the connection. For PrestaShop, you can upload the Cart2Cart Bridge files via FTP/SFTP, use Platform Admin User Credentials for automatic Bridge upload, or upload a Bridge in a ZIP archive manually via the admin section.
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Select Data Entities for Migration
Choose which data types you wish to migrate. Cart2Cart supports a wide range of entities, including products, customers, orders, categories, and more. You can select all or specific entities based on your needs.
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Configure Additional Migration Options
Enhance your migration with various additional options. These include preserving SEO URLs, migrating customer passwords, creating 301 redirects, and more, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored transfer.
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Run a Free Demo Migration
Before committing to a full migration, run a free demo. This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities to your PrestaShop store, enabling you to review the results and ensure everything is transferred correctly.
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Start Your Full Migration
Once you are satisfied with the demo results, proceed to the full migration. Cart2Cart will transfer all your selected data to your new PrestaShop store, keeping you updated on the progress in real-time.
Data You Can Migrate from Magento to PrestaShop
Cart2Cart ensures a comprehensive transfer of your essential e-commerce data. Here's a detailed list of entities and their supported fields for migration from Magento to PrestaShop:
- Products:
- ID (with "Preserve product IDs on the Target Store" option)
- Name, SKU, Short Description, Full Description
- URL (with "Migrate categories and products SEO URLs" option)
- Manufacturer, Stock Status, Weight, Tax Class
- Price, Special Price, Special Price From-To Date, Tier Price
- Meta Title, Meta Description (Note: Meta Keywords are not displayed in admin panel of PrestaShop 1.6.x or higher - Click for more info)
- Base Image, Additional Images, Quantity
- Attributes (Name, Values)
- Variants (Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Images, Price)
- Downloadable Products (Files, Number of allowed downloads)
- Product Categories:
- Name, Description, Status
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords
- Image
- URL (with "Migrate categories and products SEO URLs" option)
- Customers:
- First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Group, Newsletter, Gender, Date of Birth, Created Date
- Migration of VAT Number is supported starting from PrestaShop 1.4.0.2 and Magento 1.7.x
- Billing Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1 & 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone)
- Shipping Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1 & 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone)
- ID (with "Preserve customer IDs on the Target Store" option)
- Orders:
- ID (with "Preserve order IDs on the Target Store" option)
- Order Date, Order Status
- Order Products (Name, SKU, Product Price, Quantity)
- SubTotal Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price
- Billing Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1 & 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone)
- Shipping Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1 & 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone)
- Coupons:
- Name, Description, Status, Coupon Code, Coupon Date
- Uses Per Coupon, Uses Per Customer, Type Discount, Discount Amount
- Manufacturers: Name
- Reviews:
- Created Date, Status, Rate, Title, Comment, Product, User Name
- Note: Make sure you have the required module installed on PrestaShop. More info
- Taxes:
- Tax Rules (Country, Name, State, Tax)
- Taxes (Name, Rate)
- Multistore: Yes, multi-store data migration is supported.
More details
See a full walkthrough and pair-specific notes for Magento to PrestaShop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magento to PrestaShop Migration
How long does a Magento to PrestaShop migration take?
A free demo migration typically takes 15-30 minutes, allowing you to quickly preview the results. The duration of a full migration depends on the volume of data you need to transfer. Our automated system is designed for speed and efficiency, and you'll receive an estimated time during the setup process.
Will my Magento store experience downtime during the migration?
No, your Magento store remains fully operational during the entire migration process. Cart2Cart works with a copy of your data, ensuring zero downtime for your live store. You can continue selling and managing your business without interruption.
What data can be migrated from Magento to PrestaShop?
Cart2Cart supports the migration of a wide range of entities, including Products, Product Categories, Customers, Orders, Coupons, Manufacturers, Reviews, Taxes, and Multistore data. For a detailed list of supported fields for each entity, please refer to the "Data You Can Migrate" section above.
Is a demo migration available for Magento to PrestaShop?
Yes, Cart2Cart offers a free demo migration. This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10-20 products, customers, orders) from your Magento store to PrestaShop. It's an excellent way to test the migration process and verify data accuracy before proceeding with a full transfer.
What connection methods are available for Magento and PrestaShop?
For Magento (source), you can connect via API (requires appropriate credentials) or by uploading the Cart2Cart Bridge files via FTP/SFTP. For PrestaShop (target), connection methods include uploading the Cart2Cart Bridge via FTP/SFTP, using Platform Admin User Credentials for automatic Bridge upload, or uploading a Bridge in a ZIP archive manually via the admin section.
Can I preserve my SEO URLs and customer passwords?
Yes, Cart2Cart offers additional options to migrate categories and products SEO URLs, create 301 redirects, and transfer customer passwords. These options are highly recommended to maintain your search engine rankings and provide a seamless login experience for your customers on the new PrestaShop store.
What if I need help during the migration?
Cart2Cart provides 24/7 customer support. If you opt for one of our Migration Service Packages (Basic, Extended, Premium, Ultimate), you will also receive a dedicated personal account manager and technical engineer assistance for a qualitative and accurate data transfer.
Is there a way to re-migrate or update data after the initial full migration?
Yes, Cart2Cart offers a Migration Insurance Plan. Depending on the plan chosen (e.g., 1 remigration + 1 update, 2 remigrations + 2 updates), you can re-run your migration or update new data that appeared in your source store within a specified period after the initial full migration. This provides a safety net for unforeseen issues or new data.
Enhanced demo data transfer service
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