CSV file

Import Database objects from a CSV file on your computer. Useful for one-off imports or when you update a file and re-upload manually.

Before you import

• The first row must be column headers that match your field names exactly (same spelling and casing as in Database › Edit fields).
• For address columns, set Database › Edit fields › Location › Language before importing.

Typical flow

1. Open Database › CSV import in the map editor
2. Choose Upload file and select your CSV
3. Click Sync fields — review detected columns and add any missing fields
4. Set options (ID column for upsert, geocoding, etc.)
5. Import now, then Save the map

MapSVG can geocode address columns (requires Google API keys), download remote image URLs into the Media Library, and run large imports in background batches.

Full reference

Field format table, geocoding options, and troubleshooting: CSV import.

Related

• Google Sheets — live sync from a published spreadsheet URL instead of manual uploads
• MapSVG Database