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Shopify Metafields Made Easy

Sync custom product attributes to Shopify metafields automatically. Create metafield definitions, map your attributes, and see custom data in your storefront—without manual API work.

Metafield Management Challenges

Without Apimio

One-by-One Editing

Shopify admin requires editing metafields individually

No Validation

Easy to enter incorrect data types or values

With Apimio

Missing Overview

Hard to see which products have which metafields

Template Limitations

Creating consistent metafield structures is tedious

Metafield Benefits

Transform your Shopify product management

Automatic Definition Creation

Apimio creates metafield definitions in Shopify for you. Define attributes in Apimio, sync to Shopify, and definitions appear automatically. No manual API configuration.

Rich Custom Data

Get product specifications, care instructions, sizing guides, and any custom data into your Shopify storefront. Metafields make custom content display possible.

Real-Time Sync

Metafield values sync in real-time. Update a spec in Apimio, it appears in Shopify instantly. Bi-directional sync means changes from either side stay in sync.

Bulk Metafield Updates

Update metafield values across thousands of products at once. New spec to add? Bulk edit handles it. No more product-by-product metafield editing.

Metafield Features

Everything you need to manage Shopify products at scale

Definition Management

Apimio creates and manages metafield definitions in Shopify. Define your attribute types once, and definitions sync automatically.

Attribute Mapping

Map any Apimio attribute to Shopify metafields. Product specs, sizing data, care instructions—any custom field can become a metafield.

Type Support

Support for all metafield types—single line text, multi-line, numbers, dates, JSON, and more. Your data formats correctly for Shopify.

Two-Way Sync

Changes sync both directions. Edit in Apimio or Shopify—both stay updated. Webhook-driven updates happen in real-time.

Bulk Operations

Add or update metafield values across your entire catalog. New attribute? Bulk edit fills it across all products.

Validation Rules

Ensure metafield data is correct with validation. Required fields, format rules, and completeness scoring keep data clean.

How It Works

Get started in minutes, not months

1

Connect Shopify

One-click connection to your Shopify store(s). No coding required.

2

Import Products

Automatically import all products, variants, and metafields.

3

Enrich & Edit

Use bulk editing, AI content, and data quality tools.

4

Sync Back

Push updates to Shopify instantly or on schedule.

Who Uses This

Teams across your organization benefit

Store Developers

Manage metafields that power custom storefronts

Product Teams

Add rich product data beyond standard fields

SEO Managers

Manage SEO-related metafields at scale

Proven Results

Real impact for Shopify merchants

0%
Time saved on product updates
0.9%
Sync reliability
0%
Faster time-to-market
0+
Products synced per hour

Customer Success Stories

Apimio has completely transformed how we manage our Shopify store. What used to take days now takes minutes.

E

E-commerce Manager

Shopify Plus Merchant

The best investment we've made for our product operations. Our team loves using it.

H

Head of Digital

Growing D2C Brand

Frequently Asked Questions

When you create attributes in Apimio and sync to Shopify, metafield definitions are created automatically. Values sync in real-time via webhooks. Changes from either direction stay in sync.

No. Apimio handles the API complexity. You define attributes in a user-friendly interface, and Apimio creates the proper metafield definitions and handles namespace/key formatting.

Yes. Apimio's bulk editing works with metafields. Add a new attribute, fill values across thousands of products, and sync to Shopify—all in one operation.

All standard Shopify metafield types: single line text, multi-line text, integer, decimal, date, datetime, JSON, and more. Your data formats correctly for each type.

Integrations Section - To be implemented

Ready to Master Metafields?

Take control of your Shopify metafields with powerful bulk management.