> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/data-manipulation/inserting-loading-data/load-data-into-tables-or-index.md).

# LOAD Data into Tables or Index

- [LOAD DATA INFILE](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/data-manipulation/inserting-loading-data/load-data-into-tables-or-index/load-data-infile.md): Complete reference for LOAD DATA INFILE in MariaDB. Complete syntax guide with all options, clauses, and practical examples with comprehensive examples and.
- [LOAD INDEX](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/data-manipulation/inserting-loading-data/load-data-into-tables-or-index/load-index.md): Preload table indexes into the key cache. This command, used for MyISAM tables, loads index blocks into memory to warm up the cache and improve subsequent query performance.
- [LOAD XML](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/data-manipulation/inserting-loading-data/load-data-into-tables-or-index/load-xml.md): Read data from an XML file into a table. This command parses XML content, mapping elements and attributes to table columns for direct data import.


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