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Why Airtable imports often break down
Airtable makes it easy to upload a file once. The hard part is importing data that lives outside Airtable — and keeping it up to date.
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Upload a CSV or spreadsheet once
Connect to APIs, JSON, CSV, or XML
Small file size limits
Import thousands of records automatically
No automatic updates
Keep data updated on a schedule
Manual re-imports every time data changes
No copy-paste or scripts
What you can import into Airtable
Most Airtable import problems involve data that lives outside Airtable — usually at a URL or behind an API. Data Fetcher lets you import that data directly into Airtable and keep it up to date.
Once you've connected your data source, importing it into Airtable is a simple, repeatable process.
How importing data into Airtable works
A simple, repeatable process for keeping Airtable in sync with external data.
Connect your data source
Paste in a URL for a remote file or API endpoint, and add any required authentication. Data Fetcher connects directly to the source of your data.
Map data to Airtable fields
Choose which fields to import and how they should appear in your Airtable table. Handle nested data and large datasets without writing code.
Keep your data up to date
Run imports on a schedule to keep your Airtable table in sync automatically. No manual re-imports when the data changes.
Once set up, imports run automatically in the background — so your Airtable data stays up to date without extra work.
Importing into an existing table? Learn how to safely update records without overwriting data →
Why other Airtable import approaches fall apart
Manual file uploads
- Works for one-off imports only
- No automatic updates when data changes
- Easy to forget or overwrite data
Scripts
- Require JavaScript to build and maintain
- Pagination and authentication handled by you
- Hard to debug and reuse over time
Automation tools
- Get expensive as data volume grows
- Struggle with large, paginated APIs
- Can fail silently without clear errors
Most Airtable import problems aren't about getting data in once — they're about keeping external data reliable over time. That's why a tool built specifically for ongoing imports works better than one-off uploads, scripts, or generic automations.
Built for real-world Airtable imports
Everything you need to import external data into Airtable reliably — even when it's large, complex, or changes over time.
Authenticated APIs
Connect to APIs that require authentication, including API keys and OAuth. Securely access private data without custom code.
Pagination & large datasets
Import thousands of records by automatically handling paginated APIs and large responses — no manual limits or workarounds.
Automatic updates
Run imports on a schedule to keep your Airtable data in sync. No manual re-imports when the source data changes.
Flexible field mapping
Map nested or complex data to Airtable fields and shape it to fit your base — without writing scripts.
Built-in error handling
Clear error messages and retry logic help you spot issues quickly and keep imports running reliably over time.
Native to Airtable
Runs directly inside Airtable as an extension, so your imports live alongside the data they power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trusted by Airtable users
Teams rely on Data Fetcher to import external data into Airtable — without scripts or manual work.
"Data Fetcher saves me hours of work. It imports data from a system developed almost ten years ago into a modern platform."
Charlie Royce
General Manager of Facilities Use, San Mateo Union High School District
"Need data pumped into Airtable? Data Fetcher is the solution. We have no API or data experience, yet our team can seamlessly integrate external data."
Thomas Coiner
CEO, ProU Sports
"I set up and scheduled our sync jobs nine months ago when starting with the product, and they have just worked reliably running every day since."
Jason Samuels
IT Operations Manager, American Craft Council