Been searching for something like this for months. Our Shopify store processes 500+ orders monthly and this handles everything perfectly. Date formats, tax columns, refunds - all correct.
Etsy Order Items CSV Validator
Check your Etsy order export for errors before importing to accounting software.
How It Works
Export from Etsy
Download CSV Order Items from Shop Manager
Upload for Validation
Drop your file here
Review Results
See validation summary and any errors
Fix and Re-validate
Correct issues and validate again
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No Data Storage
Files are processed directly in browser. No calls to our servers.
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Why Validate Your Etsy Export?
Common Export Issues
What This Validator Checks
Common Target Import Errors
Issues you might encounter when importing Source data to Target - and how we solve them
Missing Sale Date
The 'Sale Date' column is required but not found
File exported without date column
Jan 15, 2026
Ensure you download CSV Order Items from Settings > Options > Download Data
Go to Shop Manager, Settings, Options, Download Data section
Invalid Date Format
Date columns contain unparseable values or wrong format
1/15/26 (ambiguous format)
Jan 15, 2026 (Etsy standard format)
Don't modify dates in Excel before validating
Re-export from Etsy without opening in Excel first
Missing Order ID
The 'Order ID' column is required but contains empty values
(blank cell in Order ID)
3001234567
Each item must reference an order ID
This may indicate file corruption - re-export from Etsy
Missing Item Name
Required 'Item Name' column has empty values
(blank item name)
Handmade Ceramic Mug - Blue Glaze
Each row should have a product name from your listing
Check if this is a data issue or manual deletion
Invalid Quantity Value
The 'Quantity' column contains non-integer or negative values
0 or -1 or 2.5
2
Quantity must be a positive integer
Check for Excel formula errors or manual edits
Missing Price
The 'Price' column is required but contains empty values
(blank price)
45.00
Every item needs a unit price
Re-export or check for file corruption
Invalid Currency Value
Currency columns contain non-numeric values or wrong format
$45.00 or #REF!
45.00
Currency values must be numeric only (no $ symbols)
Re-export or remove currency symbols using search/replace
Fee Values Should Be Positive
Fee columns in Etsy Order Items should be positive amounts
-3.44 (negative fee)
3.44 (positive fee)
Etsy Order Items export uses positive fee values (unlike some platforms)
If fees are negative, the file may be from a different export type
Wrong Export Type
File appears to be Monthly Statement instead of CSV Order Items
Monthly Statement columns (Type, Title, Info)
Order Items columns (Sale Date, Item Name, Buyer)
Download CSV Order Items, not Monthly Statement
Go to Settings > Options > Download Data > CSV Order Items
Why Use This Tool?
Schema Validation
Checks all columns match Etsy's official export format.
Data Type Checking
Verifies dates, numbers, and currencies are properly formatted.
Row-Level Errors
Identifies exact row and column for each issue found.
Error Recovery Tips
Each error includes explanation and how to fix it.
Browser-Based
Files processed locally. Your data never leaves your computer.
Instant Results
Get validation results in seconds, even for large files.
Frequently Asked Questions
After Validation: Convert Your CSV Order Items
Once your Etsy Seller export passes validation, convert it to your accounting format
Full Name → Name
First Name → FirstName
Last Name → LastName
Order ID → RefNumber
Sale Date → TxnDate
Full Name → Customer
Order ID → InvoiceNumber
Sale Date → InvoiceDate
Full Name → ContactName