How to Migrate osCommerce to OpenCart [Video]

Thousands of online stores are powered by osCommerce. This shopping cart has a lot of different features, that can make your business profitable. Among the strong sides of osCommerce are:

- simple installation procedure;

- excellent front end features;

- variety of payment gateways;

- user-friendly product management.

Although, this platform has several disadvantages, such as the absence of coupon system and multi-store option. It also doesn’t have import/export tool. These cons make users look for a more flexible and powerful solution and OpenCart is one of such alternatives.

You are willing to improve your store and use all the benefit of the new platform? Keep on reading and find out how you can easily migrate from osCommerce to OpenCart within several hours with Cart2Cart.

1. Create Cart2Cart Account

First of all, register a new account. You can also use your Facebook or Google account to sign in.

2. Choose Your Source Cart

At this step, you need to specify your osCommerce as a source shopping cart. From the drop-down list choose your platform. After that enter URL of your web site. Next you need to download Connection Bridge on your computer. Extract files from the archive to the root directory of the store via FTP client. You may perform this action using Total Commander or FileZilla. Find more information on how to install Connection Bridges in FAQ.

3. Choose Your Target Cart

Following the same steps select OpenCart as your target cart. From the drop-down menu select OpenCart, include your Target Cart URL and download Connection Bridge.

4. Entities Selection

Now, choose what entities you would like to migrate. Select several items or check all of them. You may choose additional options, which make migration more flexible. Please note that will cost you an extra price.

5. Currencies Mapping

Cart2Cart allows to migrate currencies. At this step you have a chance to map them.

6. Orders Status Mapping

In case you choose to transfer orders from your current store, you can map your osCommerce order statuses with the appropriate statuses in Opencart.

7. Start Demo Migration

You passed several steps, and now you are ready to start Demo Migration. We suggest you not to skip this step. This procedure will take you only a few minutes and let you evaluate the process. Find more information about Demo Migration in this article. When the migration is completed, check transferred data. We really appreciate your opinion, so please rate the outcome.

8. Full Migration

If all the data after Demo Migration was transferred properly, click Start Full Migration button. If you would like to add another entities or options for migration, you can easily go to previous steps and make correction. Now your data transfer is in progress. You can watch migration or close the window. After everything is done you will receive an email notification.

9. Check Results of Migration

When your migration is finished all your data will appear on your target store. That’s all! You transferred your online store from OsCommerce to OpenCart easily and quickly!

Monthly Update – September 2025

As we move further into 2025, the landscape of eCommerce continues its dynamic evolution, placing a stronger emphasis on automation and AI-driven insights. Businesses considering migration should now prioritize platforms that offer advanced features for personalized marketing, predictive analytics, and streamlined inventory management. The key trend for September 2025 is the integration of headless commerce architecture, providing unparalleled flexibility for front-end experiences while maintaining a robust backend. This approach allows merchants to quickly adapt to new consumer behaviors and emerging technologies without a full platform overhaul. Furthermore, sustainability in eCommerce is no longer just a buzzword; it's a critical factor for consumer choice. Look for platforms and migration partners that support greener operations, from eco-friendly hosting to optimized logistics integrations. A successful migration today isn't just about moving data; it's about re-platforming for a future that is smart, sustainable, and highly adaptable.

For more details, explore our FAQ section or schedule a call with a migration expert.