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How can I upload an image as an URL metafield for each product? So not as a product image but as an additional image?

Last updated on Nov 21, 2025

To upload an image as a URL metafield for each product, you can follow these steps:

1. Create a Metafield Definition:

  • First, create a metafield definition in your Shopify store for the image URL. You can do this in the Shopify admin under Settings -> Custom data -> Products -> Add definition.

  • Choose a namespace and key for your metafield, for example, custom and additional_image_url.

  • Set the type to URL.

2. Prepare Your Import File:

  • Create a CSV or Excel file with at least the following columns:

  • Handle (to identify the product)

  • Metafield: custom.additional_image_url [url] (to store the image URL)

Here's an example of how your file might look:

Handle,Metafield: custom.additional_image_url [url]

product-1,https://example.com/image1.jpg

product-2,https://example.com/image2.jpg

3. Import the File Using DataEase:

  • Go to the DataEase app in your Shopify store.

  • Click on Import.

  • Upload your CSV or Excel file.

  • Review the import settings and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Click on Import to start the import process.

For more detailed instructions on managing Shopify metafields, you can refer to the DataEase tutorial: https://dataease.app/metafield_definition/