Export BrickLink to Rebrickable

Managing inventory across BrickLink and Rebrickable gets messy fast. You're tracking minifigures on BrickLink for sales, but you want Rebrickable's set-building tools to identify valuable combinations. Moving data between platforms manually takes hours and introduces errors. Here's how to export your BrickLink inventory to Rebrickable properly, plus faster alternatives that save serious time.

Export from BrickLink directly

BrickLink offers basic export functionality, but it's buried in their interface. Log into your BrickLink account and navigate to your inventory management section. Click "Download" and select XML format - this gives you the most complete data including condition, quantity, and remarks.

The XML export includes part numbers, colors, quantities, and conditions. Download this file to your computer before moving to the next step.

Convert and import to Rebrickable

Rebrickable accepts CSV uploads through their "My LEGO" section. The challenge: BrickLink's XML format doesn't match Rebrickable's expected CSV structure.

You need to convert the XML data to match Rebrickable's format: Part ID, Color ID, Quantity, and optionally Condition. Use a spreadsheet program or online converter to transform the BrickLink XML into the required CSV columns.

Once converted, upload through Rebrickable's import tool. The process can take several minutes for large inventories.

Why this process breaks down for resellers

This manual export method works for hobbyists with small collections, but falls apart for serious resellers. You're dealing with hundreds or thousands of minifigures across multiple conditions and quantities. The XML conversion introduces errors, especially with part numbers that don't match between platforms.

Color codes differ between BrickLink and Rebrickable. A "Light Bluish Gray" piece on BrickLink might import as "Light Gray" on Rebrickable, throwing off your inventory counts.

Faster bulk scanning alternative

Instead of wrestling with exports and imports, scan your physical inventory directly. Take photos of your sorted minifigures and let scanning tools identify parts and quantities automatically, then set conditions as you review. brickem.io exports clean BrickLink XML for your store side and imports Rebrickable files directly, so a collection that already lives on Rebrickable drops straight into your scanned inventory.

This approach eliminates conversion errors. You're working from your actual physical stock rather than potentially outdated platform data.

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FAQ

Can I export BrickLink inventory directly to Rebrickable?

BrickLink doesn't offer direct export to Rebrickable. You need to download XML from BrickLink, convert to CSV format, then upload to Rebrickable's import tool.

Why do my part numbers not match between platforms?

BrickLink and Rebrickable use different part numbering systems. Some pieces have completely different IDs, and color codes vary between platforms. Manual conversion often introduces errors.

How often should I sync my inventory between platforms?

Depends on your sales volume. High-volume resellers should update weekly. Keeping one master inventory from bulk scans and re-exporting fresh files beats maintaining two platforms by hand.

What's the file size limit for Rebrickable imports?

Rebrickable accepts CSV files up to 10MB. Large inventories may need to be split into multiple upload batches.

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