Data Loader
Data Loader is a client application available from Salesforce, which provides the facilities to bulk import and export data. Using Data Loader, you can create, edit, and delete Salesforce records for both standard and custom objects. Data Loader is supported for Windows XP, Windows 7, and Mac OS X.
The Data Loader client application must first be installed onto your local machine. The installation files can be obtained by navigating to Setup | Data Management | Data Loader.
Within the Data Loader installation files download screen, you can choose the appropriate installation download link for your operating system using either Download Data Loader for Windows or Download Data Loader for Mac, as shown in the following screenshot:
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