ONIXEDIT Converter for Windows

Turn Excel, CSV, and ONIX files into ready-to-use metadata automatically.

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Automate ONIX, Excel, and CSV metadata conversion with ease

ONIXEDIT Converter is your go-to solution for automating the conversion of metadata between ONIX, Excel, CSV, tabulated, or fixed-length formats — in both directions. Whether you're migrating from ONIX 2.1 to ONIX 3 or exchanging metadata with external systems, ONIXEDIT Converter handles the heavy lifting for you.

ONIXEDIT Converter main interface showing folder selection for scripts, import, export and error output

Designed for publishers, distributors, and metadata professionals, it ensures

  • Reliable ONIX 2.1 to ONIX 3 conversion

  • Seamless transformation from spreadsheets to ONIX and vice versa

  • Support for massive files without memory overload

  • Full automation for continuous processing via "hot folders"

Smart processing built-in:

ONIXEDIT Converter is optimized to handle very large metadata files efficiently, without needing to load them entirely into memory. It fully supports both ONIX 2.1 and ONIX 3 standards and can easily integrate into your existing workflows — whether you're using FTP, databases, or custom tools — for seamless end-to-end automation.

How It Works

Set up once, and let ONIXEDIT Converter handle your metadata files automatically

ONIXEDIT Converter is designed to make metadata automation simple, reliable, and scalable. Once configured, it continuously watches your input folder and processes files without manual intervention.

1

Create your scripts

Use ONIXEDIT Pro to build the Import/Export scripts required by Converter.

Once created, place them in the Converter’s script folder so they can be executed automatically.

2

Configure folders

When launching ONIXEDIT Converter for the first time, you’ll be prompted to set the location of:

  • Script folder

  • Input folder (where metadata files will be dropped)

  • Output folder (where converted files are saved)

  • Error folder (for any problematic files)

3

Start the conversion engine

Click Start, and ONIXEDIT Converter will begin monitoring the input folder.

Every time a supported file (ONIX, Excel, CSV, tabulated, or fixed-length) is added, it applies the correct script and delivers the converted output automatically.

Enhance Your ONIXEDIT Workflows with ONIXEDIT Converter

ONIXEDIT Converter

Professional ONIX conversion tool for ONIXEDIT Pro

$350 add-on (requires ONIXEDIT Pro)

  • Excel, CSV & fixed-length import/export.

  • Designed to work with ONIXEDIT Pro.

  • Start right away with the ready-to-use scripts included at installation.

  • Create your own custom scripts with ONIXEDIT Pro for advanced needs.

  • 1 year of updates & support.

  • Free trial — No commitment required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Automation and Conversion
How can I automate the continuous processing of my metadata without manual intervention?
ONIXEDIT Converter uses a hot folder system. The software continuously monitors a specific folder on your computer. As soon as a new metadata file is dropped into that folder, the conversion engine automatically starts, applies the appropriate script, and saves the final result into an output folder. And if you choose ONIXEDIT Server , you will also benefit from the Automated Ingestion Agent, which can automatically import your metadata and media files directly into your various catalogs without any human intervention.
Can the converter process very large ONIX or Excel files?
Yes. The ONIXEDIT Converter engine is specifically optimized to efficiently process very large metadata files without requiring the entire file to be loaded into memory, thereby avoiding system overloads.
Can ONIXEDIT Converter integrate with my existing FTP workflows or databases?
Yes. ONIXEDIT Converter easily integrates with your existing systems (FTP, databases, or custom tools) for end-to-end automation without manual intervention.

Ready to Try ONIXEDIT Converter?

ONIXEDIT Converter comes bundled with every ONIXEDIT Pro installation and requires Pro to run. You can activate it in trial mode at any time, or add it to your ONIXEDIT Pro license to unlock full automated conversion capabilities.

Free trial • One-time purchase • 1 year of support included

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