CLZ Comics is a popular mobile and desktop app for cataloging comics. Here's how to bring your CLZ data into VerseDB.
Quick Summary
- Export from CLZ Comics to CSV
- Supports collection, read status, and wishlist imports
- CLZ includes detailed fields like condition, purchase price, and notes
Step 1: Export from CLZ Comics
From CLZ Comics Mobile App
- Open CLZ Comics on your device
- Go to Menu > Export
- Choose CSV as the format
- Select the fields you want to export
- Save or email the file to yourself
From CLZ Comics Desktop (Comic Collector)
- Open Comic Collector on your computer
- Go to File > Export
- Choose Export to CSV
- Select all fields or customize
- Save the CSV file
Tip
Include as many fields as possible in your export. VerseDB can use purchase dates, prices, conditions, and notes if they're in your file.
Step 2: Start Your Import
- Go to Dashboard > Imports on VerseDB
- Click New Import
- Select your import type:
- Collection — Comics you own
- Read Status — Comics you've read
- Wishlist — Comics you want
- Select CLZ Comics as the source
- Upload your CSV file
Step 3: Map Your Headers
CLZ exports include many fields. Common mappings:
| CLZ Header | VerseDB Field |
|---|---|
| Series Title | series |
| Issue # | issue_number |
| Publisher | publisher |
| Cover Price | price_paid |
| Purchase Date | purchased_at |
| My Grade | condition |
| CGC Grade | grade_score |
| Notes | notes |
Note
CLZ field names may vary between mobile and desktop versions. Map them based on content, not exact header names.
Step 4: Review and Import
- VerseDB matches your comics against the database
- Review matches and resolve any conflicts
- Click Import to complete
CLZ-Specific Tips
Grading Data
CLZ tracks both personal grades ("My Grade") and professional grades (CGC/CBCS). Map professional grades to grade_score and the company to grading_company.
Variant Covers
If CLZ includes variant information, map it to variant_description. You may also want to set is_variant to true.
Storage Locations
CLZ's "Location" field maps to VerseDB's storage_location.
Troubleshooting
Encoding issues? If you see strange characters, try re-exporting from CLZ with UTF-8 encoding.
Date format problems? VerseDB expects dates in YYYY-MM-DD format. If your dates aren't importing correctly, check the format in your CSV.