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How to Import Posts into Kontentino Using a CSV File

Learn the fastest way to migrate existing content from another tool or upload larger volumes of text-based posts without recreating them manually.

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Written by Simona
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If you already have content planned elsewhere, you don’t need to start from scratch. With CSV import, you can bring your posts into Kontentino in just a few steps and organize them directly in your calendar.


📥 Import posts from a CSV file

CSV import lets you upload text-only posts in bulk. Each row in your file becomes a post or post idea in Kontentino, depending on the data you provide.

This is especially useful when:

  • Migrating from another social media management tool

  • Uploading campaign drafts in bulk

  • Importing content prepared outside Kontentino


🧭 How to import posts from a CSV file

  1. Click the three dots (additional items menu) in the top-right corner of Kontentino

  2. Select Import posts

  3. Choose CSV

Upload your CSV file

In the import window, you can download a ready-made template by clicking Download CSV template.

Once your CSV file is ready:

  • Upload it by browsing your device or

  • Drag and drop it into the upload area

After the file uploads successfully, click Import and let Kontentino do the rest.

After the import

Once the import is complete, review your calendar and post ideas to make sure everything looks correct.
If something didn’t import as expected, check the Common import issues section of this article for quick fixes.


📄 CSV file requirements

Your CSV file should include the following column headers:

  • Date

  • Time

  • Text

Column names should match exactly. Each row represents one post.


🧪 Sample CSV structure

Here’s a simple example of how your CSV file can look:

Date

Time

Text

01/02/2026

09:00

Launch post for new feature

01.02.2026

14:30

Customer testimonial draft

2026.02.01

Blog article promo

Evergreen content idea

Each row represents one post. You can leave Date or Time empty, depending on how you want the post to be created.


🧠 How imported posts are created

Kontentino creates posts differently based on the data included in each row:

Date + Time + Text
→ A draft post is created and placed in the calendar on the selected date and time.

Date + Text (no Time)
→ A draft post is created on the selected date, without a time. You’ll need to set the time before scheduling.

Text only (no Date)
→ A post idea is created and added to the left sidebar, ready to be scheduled later.


⚠️ Common import issues

If something doesn’t import as expected, check the following:

  • Date format – Kontentino supports common formats such as:

    • 01/02/2026

    • 01.02.2026

    • 2026.02.01

  • Column names – Make sure the headers are exactly Date, Time, and Text

  • Empty cells – Missing dates or times are allowed, but completely empty rows will be skipped

  • Time values – Times should be entered in a standard format (for example 09:00)

  • Text-only limitation – Images and videos won’t be imported and must be added manually after


🖼️ Visuals and media

CSV imports currently support text-only content. Images and videos are not imported and need to be added manually after the import.


💡 Why this matters

CSV import saves you hours of manual work when moving content into Kontentino. Instead of copying posts one by one, you can upload everything at once and fine-tune dates, times, and visuals directly in the calendar.


Have feedback or questions about CSV imports? Let us know - we’re happy to help.

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