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Bulk Change Product Templates
Update the theme template for many products at once by editing the templateSuffix field with DataEase.
Steps
1. Export Products
In DataEase, create a New Export → Products. Select the columns you need (at minimum: id, handle, templateSuffix; optionally title). Apply filters (e.g., by tag, vendor, status) to target the right set, then run and download the file.
2. Edit the file
For rows you want to change, set command = UPDATE and enter the new templateSuffix value. Use the exact suffix from your theme (e.g., for product.featured.json, set featured). Save the file.
3. Import back to Shopify
In DataEase, choose New Import, upload the file, map columns, and run the job. Products match by id (preferred) or handle if id is blank.
4. Verify
After the task completes, spot-check a few products on the storefront/admin to confirm the new template is applied.
Tips
- Field name: templateSuffix (Product field; importable).
- For gift cards there’s a separate giftCardTemplateSuffix field.
- Keep the suffix only—don’t include product. or .json. Use names that exist in your theme.
Minimal CSV (example)
| handle | command | templateSuffix |
|---|---|---|
| cotton-shirt | UPDATE | featured |