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# Import and Export Data

How to import data from files, and how to export data.

## Import Data with the Couchbase Web Console

Use the Couchbase Web Console to import data interactively, and to preview your imports.

* [Import Documents with the Couchbase Web Console](../manage/import-documents/import-documents.md)

## Import Data with an SDK

Use an SDK to script the process of importing data.

* [Import Data with an SDK](import.md)

## Import and Export Data with Command Line Tools

Use Couchbase command line tools to import and export data.

* [Import Data with an SDK](import.md)

## Related Links

Refer to the following for information on command line tools.

* [CLI Reference](../cli/cli-intro.md)