# Option for bulk upload of records from csv file **URL:** \ **Category:** Get Help\ **Created:** [July 31, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/option-for-bulk-upload-of-records-from-csv-file/1890 "2024-07-31T09:43:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![Grant](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/speciforum.org/grant/32/4255_2.png) [@Grant](https://speciforum.org/u/Grant)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://speciforum.org/t/option-for-bulk-upload-of-records-from-csv-file/1890/2 "2024-07-31T13:35:15Z")
Hi @Erikarachid4, Specify has a tool known as the [WorkBench](https://speciforum.org/t/the-specify-7-workbench/540) that enables users (with the appropriate permissions) to upload data in bulk, not just for specimen records, but also for taxonomy, geographies, citations, preparations, localities, agents, and more. > [@The Specify 7 WorkBench](https://speciforum.org/t/the-specify-7-workbench/540): > > Welcome to the Specify WorkBench! Get started by clicking WorkBench workbench_ in the navigation bar. The WorkBench offers the following features: You can import data from CSV, TSV, TXT, XLS, and XLSX files Create, view, and edit data in a grid view Visualize georeferenced object information in GEOLocate and GeoMap Convert geocoordinates into different formats Export and reimport data sets while retaining the mapping When clicking on the WorkBench in the navigation menu, y… We have a webinar on the tool here: > [@Webinar: Specify 7 WorkBench](https://speciforum.org/t/webinar-specify-7-workbench/340): > As long as you have a CSV or Excel file, you can import it into Specify and map the columns to the appropriate fields in the Specify data model. The mapping process is similar to building a query, but instead of specifying which fields to retrieve data from, you’re telling the tool where the data should go! --- _[View the full topic](https://speciforum.org/t/option-for-bulk-upload-of-records-from-csv-file/1890)._