You can export specific Shopify metafield definitions using the filter options in the StoreRobo – Shopify Import Export App by selecting Metafield Definitions as the export data type, applying the required filter conditions, and running the export. This allows you to generate targeted metafield definition exports instead of exporting every definition in the store.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to configure and use the available export filters step by step.
Steps to filter Shopify Metafield Definitions export data
Once you have selected the export data type as Metafield Definitions:
- Expand the selected data type.
- Under Columns, choose the data columns to export.
- To filter the data columns, under Filters, click on Add new filter.
This displays a wide range of filter options. You can set multiple filters as needed.
Available metafield definition filters
The available filters may vary based on the selection made under metafield definition Columns. The available filters are:
Filters
| Filter | Description | Available conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Owner type | Filters metafield definitions based on the Shopify resource the definition is attached to. Multiple options can be selected. | Product, Product Variant, Collection, Customer, Discount, Order |
| Namespace | Filters metafield definitions by their namespace. Separate multiple namespaces with commas. Example- custom, my_fields | Equals to any of, Contains any |
| Key | Filters metafield definitions by their key. Separate multiple keys with commas. Example- material, color | Equals to any of, Contains any |
| Created at | Filters metafield definitions based on the date of creation. | On or after, On or before, Date range, Relative date |
Conditions
| Available conditions | Description |
|---|---|
Equals to any of | Exports metafield definitions where the selected attribute matches any of the strings entered. The value has to be exactly the same. |
Contains any | Exports metafield definitions where any of the entered text is found as a part of the attribute value, rather than requiring an exact match. |
On or after | Exports metafield definitions created on or after the selected date. |
On or before | Exports metafield definitions created on or before the selected date. |
Date range | Exports metafield definitions created in between the selected time frame. |
Relative date | Exports metafield definitions created within the selected period: Minutes, Hours, Days, Months |
Examples
- Export only the metafield definitions that belong to products.
- Export product metafield definitions created on or after 2026-08-14.
