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Supported versions: Zen Cart 1.2.x - 1.5.8 - VirtueMart 4.0.12

Zen Cart to VirtueMart Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration is seamless with Cart2Cart. Effortlessly move Zen Cart store to VirtueMart, ensuring lightning speed, complete data security, and crucial SEO preservation. Ready to switch from Zen Cart to VirtueMart without disruption? Our expert service guarantees zero downtime while we securely transfer data. Discover our comprehensive step-by-step guide for informed DIYers, or opt for our fully managed service for a hands-off transition. Experience the most reliable Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration available.

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What data can be
migrated from Zen Cart to VirtueMart

Products Product information, e.g. Product Title, Description, Model, Created Time, Modified Time, Available, Weight, Quantity, Default Price, Special Price, Tax Class, etc.
Product Categories Product categories constituting the major groups of products in the store.
Manufacturers Information about the manufacturer of each product in the store database, e.g. Name, Description, URL, Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description, etc.
Taxes Details about the type of taxes assigned for products, e.g. Name, Value, Value Type (percent or exact value in default currency), Created Time, Modified Time, etc.
Customers Information about each customer, e.g. Email, Login, First Name, Last Name, Company, Birthday, Phone, Fax, Active, Created Time, Modified Time, etc.
Orders General information about the orders made by customers, e.g. Customer, Customer Info, Billing Address, Shipping Address, Currency, Status, Totals, Created Time, etc.
Reviews Reviews of products on your store including Customers Name, Review, etc.
Multistore
Multiple Languages

Estimate your Migration Cost

The price of your migration depends on the volume of data to migrate and the additional migration options you pick. To check the price for Zen Cart to VirtueMart conversion, click “Get estimates” and follow the suggested steps.

How to Migrate from Zen Cart to VirtueMart In 3 Steps?

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose Zen Cart and VirtueMart from the drop-down lists & provide the stores’ URLs in the corresponding fields.

Select the data to migrate & extra options

Choose the data you want to migrate to VirtueMart and extra options to customise your Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration.

Launch your Demo/Full migration

Run a free Demo to see how the Cart2Cart service works, and when happy - launch Full migration.

Ways to perform migration from Zen Cart to VirtueMart

Automated migration

Just set up the migration and choose the entities to move – the service will do the rest.

Data Migration Service Package

Delegate the job to the highly-skilled migration experts and get the job done.

Trusted by Store Owners & Ecommerce Agencies

Intuitive & user-friendly experience

The widest list of transferable entities

Detailed migration guides & instructions

4 Service Data Migration Packages available

100% data security guarantee

Round-the-clock support

Additional Options

Clear Target Store data before migration

Will delete all data from your VirtueMart store

free

Preserve order IDs on Target Store

Your Zen Cart order IDs will be the same in VirtueMart

How it works

+$49

Recommended

Create product variants based on the combinations of options

Or the available attribute values combination

How it works

+$35

Preserve category IDs on Target Store

Your Zen Cart category IDs will be the same in VirtueMart

+$10

Preserve customer IDs on Target Store

Your Zen Cart customer IDs will be the same in VirtueMart

How it works

+$49

Move images from products, categories, blog posts descriptions

Those included in the descriptions

How it works

+$49

Set products quantity to 100 on VirtueMart store

To check how the migration works for out of stock products

+$29

Special Offer

Choose all the extra migration options and get 40% off their total Price

Zen Cart to VirtueMart Migration Limitations

The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to Zen Cart to VirtueMart limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.

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Your data is safely locked with Cart2Cart

We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from Zen Cart to VirtueMart. Check out our Security Policy

Server Security

All migrations are performed on a secure dedicated Hetzner server with restricted physical access.

Application Security

HTTPS protocol and 128-bit SSL encryption are used to protect the data being exchanged.

Network Security

The most up-to-date network architecture schema, firewall and access restrictions protect our system from electronic attacks.

Data Access Control

Employee access to customer migration data is restricted, logged and audited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration typically take?

The duration for a Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration varies based on data volume. A free Demo Migration takes 15-30 minutes. Full migrations can range from a few hours for smaller stores to several days for larger ones. Our process is automated to ensure efficiency. Get migration time estimation.

Will my Zen Cart store go offline during migration to VirtueMart?

No, your Zen Cart store will remain fully online. The migration process is performed on a secure, separate server, ensuring zero downtime for your active Zen Cart shop while data transfers to VirtueMart. Learn about our Security Policy.

Can customer passwords be migrated from Zen Cart to VirtueMart?

Yes, customer passwords can be migrated from Zen Cart to VirtueMart. This requires a specific password migration module for both platforms, enabling a seamless login experience for your customers on the new VirtueMart store. How to Recover Customer Passwords.

Should I use an automated tool or hire an expert for Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration?

An automated tool like Cart2Cart offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for Zen Cart to VirtueMart replatforming, minimizing manual effort. For highly complex or customized Zen Cart stores, hiring an expert for migration customization services might be beneficial for specific needs. Explore Migration Customization Service.

How can I keep SEO rankings when switching from Zen Cart to VirtueMart?

Preserving SEO rankings during Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration is crucial. We support 301 redirects for product and category URLs and migrate essential metadata. Post-migration, a proper SEO audit and sitemap submission are recommended. Migrate SEO URLs with Cart2Cart.

Is my Zen Cart data secure during the transfer to VirtueMart?

Yes, data security is our top priority. All Zen Cart data is migrated via a secure Connection Bridge (required for Bridge only carts) using encrypted channels. We do not store your data, ensuring confidentiality during the VirtueMart replatforming. Review our Security Policy.

What types of data can be migrated from Zen Cart to VirtueMart?

You can migrate a wide range of data from Zen Cart to VirtueMart, including products, product images, categories, customers, orders, manufacturers, reviews, and multi-store data. Custom fields may also be transferred. Both Zen Cart and VirtueMart use a Bridge only connection method, requiring the respective Cart2Cart modules. Explore data entities options.

Will my Zen Cart store's design transfer automatically to VirtueMart?

No, store design and themes do not transfer automatically from Zen Cart to VirtueMart. Design elements are platform-specific. You will need to select or create a new theme for your VirtueMart store and customize it to match your brand. Custom or Pre-Made e-Commerce Template.

How can I ensure data accuracy after migrating Zen Cart to VirtueMart?

After your Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration, it's vital to perform a thorough data validation. Check products, customers, orders, and their relationships. Our demo migration allows you to preview data accuracy before the full transfer. Check Demo Migration Results.

What factors influence the cost of migrating from Zen Cart to VirtueMart?

The cost of your Zen Cart to VirtueMart migration primarily depends on the number of entities (products, customers, orders) and chosen additional options like 301 redirects or preserving IDs. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. How much does the service cost?

Why 150.000+ customers all over the globe have chosen Cart2Cart?

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Cart2Cart is recommended by Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, OpenCart, PrestaShop and other top ecommerce platforms.

Keep selling while migrating

The process of data transfer has no effect on the migrated store. At all.

24/7 live support

Get every bit of help right when you need it. Our live chat experts will eagerly guide you through the entire migration process.

Lightning fast migration

Just a few hours - and all your store data is moved to its new home.

Open to the customers’ needs

We’re ready to help import data from database dump, csv. file, a rare shopping cart etc.

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I had used Cart2Cart 3 years ago for a migration from OSCommerce to Joomla/Virtuemart. I struggled with Virtuemart for 3 years and am sick of it. So remembering the good job they did 3 years ago, I had them migrate my data from VirtueMart to WooCommerce. Everything went smoothly except my photos didn’t get transferred correctly. I emailed them and gave them FTP access and they got everything fixed right up. I think they went out of their way to get my stuff up and going. I will use them again when I get sick of WooCommerce unless it works like it is supposed to
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WILLIAM SCHAEPE

Online store owner

You were wonderful. Very helpful. You did the demo migration and now are doing the full migration. This is saving days of work on my part in moving the data in VirtueMart to the the new version. I have other clients that will be using VirtueMart and we will need your service for them. I will mention your service in the Joomla and VirtueMart forums.
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TETIANA BEREZHENKO

Online store owner

I can’t say anything but EXCELLENT. These guys know their job and do it with perfectness. I was migrating from the ZenCart store to Magento 2, and they helped me through the whole process. Especially, I want to thank Lena and Nina, as they were really helpful with all my concerns and doubts. Support is the best. That’s what I call SUPER CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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This app made moving to Shopify from Zen Cart SO easy! Thanks for a great, easy-to-use app that made new store development a breeze!
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Online store owner

I had close to 8,000 products in a ZenCart store that I needed to migrate to Shopify. C2C did it all for me quickly and inexpensively. It’s the best solution out there that I’ve found to move from one eCommerce platform to another.
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RUDY BRINKMAN

Online store owner

I’ve used the service/software for two website migrations (ZenCart to WooCommerce). The second one failed, also because of my own error, but the supprt was great and Cart2Cart team helped getting it all working flawless.

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MICHAEL RICHARDSO

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It’s amazing how Cart2Cart was able to move products (many with tons of variants), images, orders, and more flawlessly from ZenCart to Shopify. It saved many many hours of what would have been imperfect and frustrating labor. Bravo!
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