This guide shows you how to connect to and use the Pixmania Marketplace in M2E Cloud.
You will discover how to organize your setup, manage product information, and operate within Pixmania’s Mirakl-based system.
ℹ️ These workflows are common across the majority of Mirakl marketplaces offered in M2E Cloud.
What happens outside M2E Cloud #
Pixmania is a European marketplace focused on electronics, refurbished products, and professional equipment. It connects merchants with customers across France, Italy, and Spain.
The platform is built on Mirakl. This means Pixmania follows standard Mirakl rules for product data, offers, pricing, and order management.
Pixmania supports categories such as:
- Consumer electronics
- Cameras and accessories
- Office and professional equipment
- Video games
- Refurbished products
Who Pixmania is a good fit for #
Pixmania works best for merchants who:
- Sell branded or catalog-based products
- Operate in electronics or tech-related categories
- Manage refurbished or high-turnover inventory
- Want to scale across multiple EU markets from one integration
It is especially suitable for sellers who already work with structured product data and EAN-based catalogs.
Requesting a Pixmania seller account #
To start selling on Pixmania, you must apply directly to the marketplace.
Where to apply: contact Pixmania via email to request onboarding.
During the application process, Pixmania may request:
- Company and contact details
- VAT registration
- Product categories
- Operational and shipping setup
Pixmania handles approval. Timelines may vary depending on your catalog and business profile.
Once approved, you will receive access to the Mirakl back-end. This is required to connect Pixmania to M2E Cloud.
ℹ️ Pixmania controls category access and selling permissions. Some products may require additional validation.
Fees and pricing structure #
Pixmania uses a subscription and commission model.
- Setup fee: none
- Monthly fee: EUR 49.00–499.00
- Commission: 7%–19.9%, depending on category
- Payment schedule: every 10 days
These fees cover access to the marketplace and order processing.
Marketplace specifics #
Pixmania has several operational characteristics you need to consider:
- Prices must be submitted in EUR
- Product content must be localized (French, Italian, Spanish)
- EAN/GTIN is required for all listings
- Categories are defined in French
- Merchants handle fulfillment and returns
What happens inside M2E Cloud #
Connecting Pixmania to M2E Cloud turns your store into the central control layer for marketplace operations.
Instead of managing data across systems, you control listings, pricing, inventory, and orders from one place.
With the Mirakl integration, M2E Cloud allows you to:
- Connect Pixmania via API
- Build and manage product listings at scale
- Standardize category and attribute mapping
- Apply pricing and currency logic
- Automate order and shipment synchronization
This section explains how to structure your setup and maintain consistent data across Pixmania and your store.
Requirements before you start #
Before integration, ensure your account and catalog are ready.
ℹ️ Make sure your store runs on a supported platform such as Shopify, BigCommerce, PrestaShop, etc. All M2E apps are available in the official app listings. For example, a Shopify Hygi.de integration by M2E requires installing the Shopify app first.
You must have:
- Active VAT registration
- Approved Pixmania seller account
- Mirakl API credentials
- Products with valid EAN / GTIN identifiers
- Prices aligned with marketplace currency
💡 Use currency conversion in M2E Cloud if your store operates in a different currency.
Connecting Pixmania to M2E Cloud #
Pixmania runs on Mirakl and connects to M2E Cloud via API.
To establish the connection, you need access to your Mirakl Seller Admin and a valid API key.
Connection steps
- Log in to your Mirakl Seller Admin.
- Generate or copy your API key.
- In M2E Cloud, open Connect Mirakl Account.
- Paste your API key.
- Select Pixmania from the marketplace list.
- Enter your Shop ID if your account includes multiple shops.
- Confirm the connection.
M2E Cloud will validate your credentials and activate synchronization. After that, product data, offers, orders, and shipments will start syncing automatically.
✅ You can find detailed step-by-step instructions in the M2E Cloud guide for connecting Mirakl marketplaces.
Common connection issues #
If the connection does not work, check the following:
- Incorrect marketplace URL (use base domain only)
- Invalid or regenerated API key
- Missing API permissions in Mirakl
- Pixmania account not fully approved
ℹ️ If you regenerate your API key later, update it in M2E Cloud. Otherwise, synchronization will stop.
Once connected: what happens next? #
After the connection is active, you define how your catalog and orders behave on Pixmania.
1. Publish new products on Pixmania #
Select products from your catalog and send them to Pixmania as new listings.
After export:
- Listings appear on Pixmania
- M2E Cloud controls price and stock based on your store
2. Link existing Pixmania listings #
If products already exist on Pixmania and use the same SKU, M2E Cloud can automatically link them.
You can also link listings manually using a CSV file.
Linking defines:
- Which Pixmania listings are managed by M2E Cloud
- Which product data controls price and quantity
3. Map categories and attributes #
Each product must be assigned to a Pixmania category and include all required attributes.
This step is mandatory before listing.
It includes:
- Category assignment
- Required attribute mapping
- Category-specific data completion
You can find more details in the Synchronization Policy guide.
4. Configure pricing and currency rules #
Pricing is managed through Selling Policies in M2E Cloud.
This is where you define how your offers behave on Pixmania.
You can configure:
- Price sources
- Available quantity
- Discounts and promotions
- Currency conversion rules
M2E Cloud supports multiple Selling Policies, which allow you to control pricing logic across product groups.
5. Configure order settings #
Define how Pixmania orders are handled inside your system.
This includes:
- When orders are imported
- How marketplace statuses map to store statuses
- How shipment updates are sent back to Pixmania
A clear order setup prevents status conflicts and maintains consistent operations.
6. Set up shipping rules #
Shipping settings define how orders are fulfilled and reported.
You control:
- Available shipping methods
- Delivery configuration
- Tracking and shipment confirmation
7. Monitor listings and resolve issues #
After setup, you can track listing performance inside M2E Cloud.
On the Listings page, you can:
- Review export and validation results
- Detect mapping, pricing, or policy issues
- Fix errors without stopping your listings
💡 Explore additional capabilities in M2E Multichannel Connect.
What happens in the marketplace back-end? #
Pixmania marketplace features #
Pixmania is a Mirakl-based marketplace with a defined feature set. Understanding these limits helps you avoid listing and order issues.
Supported
- Product content and offers
- Orders
- Shipments and tracking
- Optional carrier mapping
- Merchant-managed returns and cancellations
- Refurbished products
- Promotions and discounts
Not supported
- Marketplace fulfillment services
- Automated repricing tools
- Automatic product relationship mapping
- HTML formatting in product content
ℹ️ Orders are processed through standard Mirakl workflows and must be handled by the merchant.
Product and offer requirements #
To publish products successfully, all required data must meet Pixmania and Mirakl validation rules.
Product content (mandatory)
- EAN / GTIN – required unique identifier
- Brand – must be specified
- Title – localized per country (FR, IT, ES), max 150 characters
- Main image
- Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
- Max size: 10 MB
- Max resolution: 1000×1000 px
- White background required for the main image
- Merchant SKU – internal product reference
- Category-specific attributes
Pixmania uses French category structures, even for international listings.
Product content (optional but recommended)
Additional attributes improve visibility and validation success:
- Bullet points and product highlights
- Description (localized)
- Additional images (up to 7)
- Product dimensions and weight
- Material, usage, and product type
- Variant group code (for variations such as color or size)
- Video links
Offer and pricing rules #
Pixmania follows Mirakl pricing logic.
Base pricing
- Prices must be submitted in EUR
- Currency conversion is required if your store uses another currency
Discounts
Discounts must follow strict rules:
- Discounted price must be lower than the base price
- Start and end dates must be valid
- Bulk discounts require a quantity threshold greater than 1
Pricing setup depends on your configuration:
- Pricing v1: Discount price + start/end dates
- Pricing v2: Strike price (regular) + Price (discounted)
Incorrect pricing prevents offers from being published or hides discounts.
Shipping, tax, and Mirakl-specific attributes #
Certain attributes control how products are shipped and displayed.
Common attributes
- Lead time to shipment – handling time before dispatch
- Offer state – product condition
- Product tax code – tax category
- Minimum quantity alert – low-stock notification
Logistic class
Defines shipping behavior and must match Pixmania codes:
- S – small items
- M – medium items
- L – large items
- XXL – extra large items
- APP – electronics
- FREE – free delivery
- digitale – digital products
FAQ #
What are Pixmania's image requirements? #
Images must meet technical rules, or the product will be rejected.
- Max resolution: 1000×1000 px
- Max file size: 10 MB
- Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
- Main image must have a white background
Are there rules for product titles? #
Yes. Titles are validated before approval.
Key rules:
- Max 150 characters
- Must be localized per market
- Do not include the brand in the title
- Avoid repetition and unnecessary symbols
Invalid titles may block listings.
Why is my product not listed? #
Common reasons include:
- Missing or invalid EAN / GTIN
- Required attributes not mapped
- Prices not in EUR
- Incorrect category assignment
- Invalid discount setup
Check the Listings page in M2E Cloud for errors.
✅ Feel free to contact our support team if you have any questions.
