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# Install Data Loader

Use Data Loader to insert, update, delete, and export Salesforce records.

|Required Editions|
|-----------------|
|Available in: both Salesforce Classic ([not available in all orgs](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.overview_edition_lex_only.htm&type=5)) and Lightning Experience|
|Available in: **Enterprise**, **Performance**, **Unlimited**, and **Developer** editions|

-   **[Download and Install Data Loader](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/data-loader-impl/guide/loader-install-mac.md)**  


    Data Loader is available for MacOS and Windows operating systems. Download to install and configure the app on your local machine.

-   **[Considerations for Installing Data Loader](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/data-loader-impl/guide/installing-the-data-loader.md)**  


    Before you download and install Data Loader, understand the installation and login considerations. Each release of Data Loader has its own list of supported operating systems and hardware requirements.

-   **[Uninstall Data Loader](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/data-loader-impl/guide/loader-uninstall.md)**  


    You can uninstall Data Loader from your Windows or macOS machine.