Can I upload many books at once? (bulk import)

If you have a large catalogue, bulk import lets you add multiple books at once instead of one at a time. Here's how it works and when to use it.

Last updated 2026-06-15

If you are bringing a large backlist to Chiify, uploading one book at a time is slow. Bulk import lets you add many titles in one go.

When it helps

Migrating a catalogue from another distributor — see switching to Chiify.
A publisher or prolific author with dozens of titles.

How it works

You provide your books and their metadata in the supported bulk format, and Chiify processes them together. Each still passes the normal review and quality checks before going live.

Tips

Get metadata clean first — see metadata best practices. Bulk mistakes multiply.
Make sure every file is a valid EPUB or a convertible document — see EPUB validation.

If you have a big catalogue to move, open a ticket and we will help you set up the import.

Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.

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