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How to Export Flat File Electronics from Amazon Seller (2026 Guide)

Follow these steps to export your Amazon Seller flat file electronics as a CSV file. Once exported, you can use any of our converter tools to transform the data for your target system.

Export Steps

Log in to Amazon Seller Central

Open sellercentral.amazon.com and sign in with your seller credentials. Complete any two-factor authentication prompts. Ensure you are operating in the correct marketplace for the electronics products you plan to list.

Amazon Seller Central homepage dashboard showing navigation bar with Inventory, Pricing, Orders, Advertising, Reports, and Performance menus — The Seller Central dashboard after logging in, with the top navigation bar visible.

Navigate to Add Products via Upload

Hover over the 'Inventory' menu in the top navigation bar and select 'Add Products via Upload'. This page provides the tools for downloading category-specific templates, uploading inventory files, and reviewing processing status.

Amazon Seller Central Inventory dropdown menu with Add Products via Upload option highlighted among other options like Manage Inventory and Inventory Reports — Hover over Inventory in the top navigation and click Add Products via Upload.

Select Download an Inventory File

Click the 'Download an Inventory File' tab and choose 'Category-Specific Inventory Files'. These templates include the technical specification fields that are unique to each product category, in addition to the standard listing columns.

Amazon Seller Central Add Products via Upload page with the Download an Inventory File tab selected, showing Create your inventory file template section — Click the Download an Inventory File tab to access template generation.

Choose the Electronics category

Browse or search the category list for 'Electronics' or your specific electronics subcategory (e.g., Computers, Cell Phones, Audio). Selecting the right subcategory ensures the template includes the most relevant technical fields such as battery type, wattage, display size, and processor type.

Tip: If your electronics span multiple subcategories, download the broader 'Electronics' category template. It covers the common technical fields shared across most electronics product types.

Amazon Seller Central product category search tool showing search results for a product type with Select buttons next to each category in the hierarchy — Search for or browse to your electronics product category using the search tool.

Generate and download the template

Click 'Generate Template' and save the downloaded file. The electronics template includes the standard product fields plus category-specific columns for technical specifications like battery_type, wattage, connectivity_type, display_size, operating_system, processor_type, and ram_memory_installed_size.

Amazon Seller Central template generation page showing Step 2 Select the Type of Template with Lite, Advanced, and Custom mode options, Available and Selected Attribute Groups, and the Generate Template button — Select the template mode and attribute groups, then click Generate Template to download.

Review electronics-specific columns

Open the template in Excel and examine the electronics fields. While most technical specification columns are optional, filling them in significantly improves your product visibility in Amazon search results and filters. Check the Data Definitions tab for accepted formats and units for each technical field.

Warning: Electronics products may have additional compliance requirements. Amazon may require battery information, safety certifications, or FCC compliance data depending on the product type. Check the category requirements before uploading.

The downloaded flat file template in Excel with column headers and data definition notes.

Fill in your electronics product data

Enter your product data row by row, starting with the required fields: item_sku, item_name, brand_name, standard_price, and quantity. Then add the technical specifications such as battery_type, connectivity_type, display_size, and processor_type. Include bullet points highlighting key features to improve conversion rates.

Tip: Provide accurate technical specifications. Customers frequently filter electronics by specs like RAM size, screen size, and connectivity type. Incomplete technical data can cause your products to be excluded from filtered search results.

Save and upload the completed file

Save the file without altering column headers or sheet names. Navigate to Inventory > Add Products via Upload > Upload your Inventory File in Seller Central. Upload the file and review the processing report for any errors related to invalid specifications or missing required data.

Amazon Seller Central Check and Upload your Inventory File tab showing file type selection, Choose File button, email alert field, and Check my file button — Switch to the Check and Upload tab, select your file, and click Check my file to upload.

Required Flat File Electronics Fields

Field	Type	Description	Example
item_sku	Text	Seller's unique SKU identifier	PROD-001-BLK
item_name	Text	Product title (max 200 chars)	Premium Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
brand_name	Text	Brand name (must match Brand Registry if enrolled)	TechBrand
standard_price	Currency	Selling price	49.99
quantity	Number	Available stock quantity	100

Your Amazon Seller export must include these fields for successful conversion.

Next Step Once you have exported your flat file electronics, use one of the converter tools below to transform your file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon Seller exports flat file electronics as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file, which can be opened in Excel or Google Sheets.

The file is usually downloaded to your browser's default Downloads folder. Check your Downloads folder or look for the download notification.