How to Auto-Generate Product Descriptions Using ChatGPT During CSV Import

Last updated on July 12, 2026

When importing WooCommerce products via CSV, the Product Import Export Plugin for WooCommerce can automatically generate product descriptions using the ChatGPT API for any product where the post_content column is empty. To use this feature, enable the ChatGPT option under the plugin’s General Settings, enter a valid OpenAI API key, and proceed with the standard product import flow.

Note: The description will be generated for products in which the post_content column in the importing CSV is empty.

Sample CSV for generating description using ChatGPT.

To begin the process, download and install the Product Import Export Plugin for WooCommerce and follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Enable ChatGPT

Note: In order to use the OpenAI API, you need to set up a paid account. Only then, you will be able to generate the text using ChatGPT.

Once the plugin is activated, navigate to WebToffee Import/Export(Pro) > General Settings. Under General tab, expand Advanced options and enable ChatGPT as shown. Enabling this option will automatically generate product descriptions from product titles.

ChatGPT API Key: In this field, enter the ChatGPT API Key. Click here to find your secret API key.
ChatGPT Tone: Here, you can choose the tone that best suits your product descriptions from formal, casual, flowery and convincing. Click on Update Settings to save changes.

Step 2: Import products

From the WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to WebToffee Import/Export(Pro) > Import and follow these steps.

Note: The AI description generation functionality is only available for newly imported products. Descriptions are not generated when updating existing products.

Select a post type – Select the post type as Product.
Select an import method – Select an import method and upload the import file(product description, that is, post_content column must be empty).
Map import columns – Here, you can map, edit, and reorder the import columns.
Advanced options – Provides advanced options for import and schedule import.

Know more about importing products.

Generated product description

The auto-generated product description using ChatGPT will appear on the Edit product page, as shown below.

Product description added automatically using ChatGPT

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Samuele

February 24, 2024

Hello,
The language change solution doesn’t work, and the description isn’t updated even when I try to update the description of an already existing sku in the store with an empty description.
How can I fix it?
Thank you. Samuele

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- Hema
  
  March 28, 2024
  
  Hello Samuele,
  
  Thank you for reaching out. It appears that your query might benefit from additional details to be effectively resolved. I recommend reaching out to our dedicated customer support team, who will be more than happy to assist you further
  
  Reply
Rank1 Media Gmbh - Lars

January 19, 2024

Hi there, one question… is ChatGPT create content just in english or is there a setting to set it to another language? thank you Lars

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- Vineetha
  
  January 22, 2024
  
  Hi Lars,
  Thanks for reaching out! You may use this code snippet for this purpose.
  
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