This extension adds the ability to import categories from a file in csv format. The file can contain all standard category fields including category filters. It has support of custom category fields which are located in the category table.

Features
- There are no any size limitations for the import file.

- Different file charsets are supported (for example, UTF-8, Windows-1251) but you should be aware of the file charset before you start the import.

- no changes to core files. It uses 'ocmod' modular architecture;

A sample CSV file can be downloaded here:
http://www.ka-station.com/samples/category/demo_utf8.csv

Overview of CSV Category Import on Youtube

Release Notes:
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- User interface is in English language only.
- Images can be downloaded from external servers if they are available on public resources via http and https protocols

Related Extensions:
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- 'CSV Product Import' extension

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