Bulk API Developer Guide

Introduction to Bulk API
Quick Start
Plan Bulk Data Loads
Prepare Data Files
Find Field Names
Valid Date Format in Records
Prepare CSV Files
Prepare XML and JSON Files
Load Binary Attachments
Request Basics
Work with Jobs
Work with Batches
Bulk Query
Reference
Sample Client Application Using Java
Map Data Fields
Glossary
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Prepare Data Files

The Bulk API processes records in comma-separated values (CSV) files, XML files, or JSON files.

For best performance, Salesforce recommends the following order of preference for data files: CSV, JSON, XML.

Note

For information about loading records containing binary attachments, see Load Binary Attachments.

For information about loading data from third-party sources, see Map Data Fields.