How to replace an old sku prefix across a product csv
- Step 1Export the product or inventory CSV — Download from your ERP, WMS, or PIM.
- Step 2Drop into CSV Find & Replace — Select the SKU column.
- Step 3Enter the old prefix and new prefix — Find 'OLD-', replace with 'NEW-'. Enable whole-value mode if needed.
- Step 4Download and distribute updated files — Export the CSV for each system that needs the new SKU format.
Frequently asked questions
Will this replace the prefix only, not the whole SKU?+
Yes. 'OLD-12345' with find 'OLD-' replaced by 'NEW-' gives 'NEW-12345'.
What if some SKUs already use the new prefix?+
Only cells containing the find pattern are changed. SKUs already using the new prefix are left unchanged.
Can I replace prefixes in the SKU and barcode columns in one run?+
You can run the replacement on multiple columns simultaneously by selecting both.
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