Image import check
Shopify CSV Image URL Checker
Check Shopify product CSV image URLs before import so product photos do not fail, duplicate, or attach to the wrong product.
Browser-side scan
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Image import issues are common when catalog photos are stored on a local machine, private drive, or supplier portal. This route checks the URL format Shopify needs while leaving live image availability for manual review.
Import blockers
Common causes this scan checks
- Image Src contains a local path such as C:\photos\item.jpg or ./image.png.
- The URL uses an unsupported protocol instead of http or https.
- Supplier image links are private, temporary, or require a login.
- Image filenames or query strings make duplicate imports harder to review.
Workflow
How to use the cleaned CSV
- Scan Image Src values for invalid protocols, local paths, and obvious private links.
- Replace local filenames with public http or https URLs before import.
- Manually test important product image links in a browser.
- Keep image rows aligned with the correct product handle and variant group.
Auto-fix policy
What the export can safely change
- Flags non-http image values before Shopify tries to download them.
- Identifies local paths and private-looking links without attempting server checks.
- Trims surrounding whitespace from image URL cells.
- Preserves image order so merchants can decide which links to replace.
FAQ
Shopify CSV questions
Can Shopify import local image paths?
No. Shopify needs a public http or https URL that it can download during the product import.
Does this tool check whether the image URL is live?
The first version checks URL format locally. It does not make server-side image requests or verify private supplier links.
Why did images attach to the wrong product?
Image rows must stay with the intended product handle. Splitting or sorting a CSV can move image rows away from their product group.