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title: Import files into PIM
slug: configured-commerce/pim/import-files-into-pim
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createdAt: 2026-08-05T19:28:07.179Z
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Use the **Imports** page to automatically import your file into the Optimizely Product Information Management (PIM) when importing data from a source with a consistent format, rather than using an import wizard with multiple steps.

![Imports\_Dashboard.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/uU6-CXND4e4FC79SSBdrD-20260720-144524.png)

1. Drag and drop your files onto the page, or click **Browse** to upload your file.
2. The Imports page automatically detects the **Import Type** based on the file's columns.  If the selected file matches an existing template, the system auto-detects it. If not, you can save the mappings and options for the import as a **Product Import Template** during the import process and reuse it for future imports.
3. You can also click **Import Templates** to download or manage import templates.
4. Click **Import Type** to begin the process when ready. (You can also click **Delete** to delete the file.)
5. Verify the results of the import in the **import log table**. If the import encountered errors, you can click to download the file and see what needs to be updated.

You can also delete in-progress imports, if desired. Click the **Delete** icon (**X**) while the import is in-progress. You cannot resume the import from the last state once you delete it.

![DeleteInProgressImport.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/mojabrokYpuuR0ECYD8WI-20260720-144524.png)

## Import types

Use the **Imports** page to upload or update data.

![import.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/KgKbYz-WIlaz3kQfwKArr-20260720-144524.png)

- [Import products](docId:5NddA2hag7MzvoDBHS0Pz)
- [Import variant types, properties, and values](docId\:Pg7tmsIiSjP0YLRoet_j-)
- [Import translations](docId\:Y5FvCENbmUXcxEi-RwrhS)
- [Import externally hosted assets or update asset data](docId\:OCxxl6087JgH-HI7ePqkb)
- [Assign and unassign assets, categories, and related products to products](docId\:lwGvoWoDpi2sc7HpRye2H)

## Set automatic import

If you want the **Imports** page to import files when they match a template automatically, turn on the setting.

1. Go to **Configure** > **Settings**.
2. Toggle **Enable auto-initialization of imports for recognized files** to **On**.
3. Click **Save**.

## Set import rules

Import rules let you find and replace property value strings.

![import-rules.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/v3___BIIzchY35NWjW56H-20260720-144524.png)

1. Go to **Imports** > **Import Rules**.
2. Click **Create**.
3. Give the rule a **Name**.
4. Optionally add a **Description**.
5. Enter the **Synonym** to replace, such as *in.*
6. Select **Find entire word** if you want to include the space before and after.
7. Enter what to **Replace with**, such as *inches*.
8. Choose whether to **Add/remove space as prefix**. Select **Add space** if you want to replace *6”* to be *6 inches*.
9. Click **Add** to add more synonyms.
10. You can click **Delete** to remove the rule.
11. Click **Add Properties** to add the rule to specific properties.
12. Click **Save**. The rules display on the **Import Rules** screen.

![import-rules-2.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/AegwWI9Isrfnkf9CHHtuB-20260720-144524.png)