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Supported versions: Zen Cart 1.2.x - 1.5.8

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

Zen Cart to Shopify migration is simpler than you think. Ready to move Zen Cart store to Shopify and unlock new growth? Cart2Cart ensures a swift, secure, and seamless transfer data process, preserving your SEO and ensuring zero downtime. Whether you prefer a detailed step-by-step guide to switch from Zen Cart to Shopify yourself or need expert assistance for a fully managed migration, we provide the ultimate solution. Experience a hassle-free Zen Cart to Shopify migration with confidence.

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What data can be
migrated from Zen Cart to Shopify

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
Manufacturers
Customers
Orders
Reviews

Name, SKU, Full Description, Images in Description, Status, Manufacturer.
Price, Special Price.
Weight.
Meta Title, Meta Description.
Variants ( Attributes, Price ) Due to Shopify limitations, no more than 99 variants and 3 options per product will be migrated .
Base Image, Additional Images.
Quantity.

First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Group Customer Groups will be moved to Tags in customers accounts , Newsletter.
Billing Address ( First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone ).
Shipping Address ( First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone ).

ID Additional option "Preserve order IDs on the Target Store" should be selected , Order Date Sales reports may get distorted after migration to Shopify. Read FAQ for more info. , Order Status, Order Products ( Name, SKU ), Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price, Order Comments.
Customer Name, Email, Billing Address ( First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone ).
Shipping Address ( First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone ).

Estimate your Migration Cost

Cart2Cart will smoothly migrate Zen Cart to Shopify ecommerce data like products, orders, customers, etc. in a couple of hours with zero influence on your current Zen Cart store performance.

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

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose Zen Cart and Shopify 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 Shopify and extra options to customise your Zen Cart to Shopify 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 Shopify

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 Shopify store

free

Migrate categories into Shopify Automated Collections

Convert Zen Cart categories to Shopify collections

+$59

Recommended

Preserve order IDs on Target Store

Your Zen Cart order IDs will be the same in Shopify

How it works

+$49

Recommended

301 redirects on Target store

Helps keep your SEO juice and rankings

How it works

+$59

Recommended

Migrate Short & Full descriptions

They will be moved into one description field

free

Move images from products, categories, blog posts descriptions

Those included in the descriptions

How it works

+$49

Set products quantity to 100 on Shopify 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 Shopify Migration Limitations

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

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Zen Cart to Shopify Migration Video Tutorial

Let’s figure out everything about Zen Cart to Shopify migration through Cart2Cart.

Your data is safely locked with Cart2Cart

We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from Zen Cart to Shopify. 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

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

Yes, your data security is our top priority. The migration from Zen Cart to Shopify is conducted via a highly secure, encrypted connection (HTTPS) on an isolated server. We adhere to strict data protection protocols to ensure your information remains confidential and intact. Review our Security Policy.

How can I verify data accuracy after migrating from Zen Cart to Shopify?

After your Zen Cart to Shopify migration, you can perform a Demo Migration to preview how your data appears on the new platform. Post-migration, conduct thorough checks on products, orders, and customer data. We offer tools and services to help you validate data integrity. Utilize our Migration Preview service.

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

No, your Zen Cart store will not go offline. The migration process runs on a secure external server, ensuring your current store remains fully operational. This minimizes disruption to your sales and customer experience during the transfer to Shopify. Learn more about store functionality during migration.

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

Preserving SEO is crucial. We support migrating product & category URLs, meta titles, descriptions, and 301 redirects from Zen Cart to Shopify. This helps maintain your search engine rankings and organic traffic. Note: Zen Cart blog SEO options are not included in standard migration. Discover SEO URL migration options.

Can customer passwords be migrated from Zen Cart to Shopify?

Yes, customer passwords can be migrated from Zen Cart to Shopify. This process typically involves encrypting and securely transferring them so your customers don't need to reset their login credentials on the new store. A specific plugin, the Cart2Cart Zen Cart Migration module, is required for this connection. Learn about password migration.

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

An automated tool like Cart2Cart offers a cost-effective and efficient way to migrate Zen Cart data to Shopify, ideal for most users. For complex scenarios, large data sets, or extensive customization, opting for a managed service with expert assistance (e.g., Ultimate Data Migration Service) provides comprehensive support and ensures a smooth transition. Explore our Ultimate Data Migration Service.

Will my Zen Cart store design and theme transfer automatically to Shopify?

No, your Zen Cart design and theme will not automatically transfer to Shopify. Themes are platform-specific. You will need to choose a new Shopify theme or create a custom one. Only your store's data (products, customers, etc.) will be migrated. Discover when to install your new theme.

What factors influence the cost of migrating Zen Cart to Shopify?

The cost of migrating from Zen Cart to Shopify depends on several factors: the total number of entities (products, customers, orders), chosen additional options (e.g., 301 redirects, customer password migration), and any specialized support packages. You can get an immediate estimate using our Migration Wizard. Understand migration costs.

How long does it take to migrate a Zen Cart store to Shopify?

The duration of your Zen Cart to Shopify migration varies based on the volume of data and complexity. A small store might take hours, while larger stores with extensive data can take longer. Our automated service streamlines the process for efficiency. Get an estimation of migration time.

What data entities can be migrated from Zen Cart to Shopify?

You can migrate a wide range of data, including products (with images, variants), customers (with passwords), orders (with history), categories, manufacturers, reviews, and more. Be aware that Shopify stores on 'Pause and Build' plans cannot migrate orders, and Zen Cart's multi-store features have limitations. See full list of migratable data entities.

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

100% non-techie friendly

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.

Recommended by industry leaders

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

Trusted by eCommerce dominators since 2009

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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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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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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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We did a Prestashop to Shopify demo migration and it worked beautifully!
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INDYGO JUNCTION STORE OWNER

Online store owner

This Shopify Migration App worked great to migrate our store from Volusion to Shopify! It transferred over all product descriptions, photos, categories, etc. seamlessly. It’s very easy to use, and the instructions are very easy to follow. Considering the amount of information that we needed transferred, it did not take as long as we had expected.

We did an initial transfer to test out how things would look and how everything would function. It worked great! We purchased insurance with our migration so that we could re-migrate once our shop was closer to being ready to push live, and customer service has been AMAZING in our requests necessary with our remigration. They are very responsive, very informative, and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend this service if you are looking to transfer your eCommerce site. Everything has been great! Thank you!
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SUNNY CRANE LOGSDON

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We had a few false starts, but ultimately I was paired with a great customer service representative who did everything necessary to transfer our products correctly from Wix to Shopify. I will absolutely use this company for future client migrations.
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LOLLYPOPKIDS BOUTIQUE

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I contacted Cart2Cart’s help desk (direct chat) and had my questions answered very quickly and very politely. I feel much more confident now with my decision to use Cart2Cart to do the data migration from my existing website to Shopify. I was recommended to Cart2Cart for Shopify Migration by a trusted friend and I will definitely recommend them also to anyone looking to migrate. Moving website providers has been a source of stress for me and at least this is one less thing to worry about.
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TONY HOWARD

Online store owner

I had a great experience with Cart2Cart. Reading some of the negative reviews here says more about how complex ecommerce migration is than anything else. I will say that I highly recommend paying the extra $ for their assisted service, which I did. It is totally work the extra $200 or $300 because you get a project manager who is very available, and you get to tweak your migration settings to make sure everything is just right. With the automated tools they offer, you’re on your own. But their customer support on my project was fast and responsive to my questions, and they were able to make any adjustments I needed. I migrated from Virtuemart to Shopify with over 12,000 orders and 4,000 customers. The migration was smooth. They scheduled the last “new data” import for me at a time I chose (within their working hours). And the migration was a success.
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Fantastic App. We migrated from Volusion to Shopify with no problems. Customer Accounts, Inventory, Sales Orders…everything was transferred over.

The only quirk we had was that passwords didn’t transfer over (I’m sure this is a security issue and I have no problem with it at all). The solution was to just send out a mass e-mail to all of our customers asking them to reset their password. Once they reset their password they would still have their shipping information saved as well as the list of their previous orders.

WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APP…but like any migration process be sure you research & make sure you are doing it the correct way so there are no issues. You can’t blame a vendor for a user mistake 🙂
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My experience with Migration for Shopify was positive. I was explained about the prerequisites and peculiarities for my migration from Magneto to Shopify in a detailed manner. The app is very easy to use. The migration was smooth.
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