Data Loader is a client application for the bulk import or export of data. Use it to
insert, update, delete, or export Salesforce records. When importing data, Data Loader reads,
extracts, and loads data from comma-separated values (CSV) files or from a database
connection. When exporting, Data Loader outputs CSV files.
Required Editions
| Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience |
| Available in: Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and
Developer editions
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Data Loader can be used on either MacOS or Windows, and offers these key
features.
- An easy-to-use wizard interface for interactive use
- An alternative command-line interface for automated batch operations (Windows
only)
- Support for large files with up to 5 million records
- Drag-and-drop field mapping
- Support for all objects, including custom objects
- Process data in both Salesforce and Database.com
- Detailed success and error log files in CSV format
- A built-in CSV file viewer
You can use Data Loader in two different ways:
- User interface—Specify configuration parameters and CSV files used for import and
export, and define field mappings that map field names in your import file to field
names in Salesforce.
- Command line (Windows only)—Specify the configuration, data sources, mappings, and
actions in files. The command line enables you to set up Data Loader for automated
processing.
