# Input formats

- [Import from CSV](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.4.0/basics/data-import/pinot-input-formats/import-from-csv.md): This guide shows you how to import a CSV file of records into Pinot.
- [Import from JSON](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.4.0/basics/data-import/pinot-input-formats/import-from-json.md): This guide shows you how to import a JSON file of records into Pinot.
- [Import from Avro](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.4.0/basics/data-import/pinot-input-formats/import-from-avro.md): This guide shows you how to import records into Pinot using Avro file format.
- [Import from Parquet](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.4.0/basics/data-import/pinot-input-formats/import-from-parquet.md): This guide shows you how to import records from a Parquet file into Pinot.
- [Import from Thrift](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.4.0/basics/data-import/pinot-input-formats/import-from-thrift.md): This guide shows you how to import records into Pinot using a Thrift file.
- [Import from ORC](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.4.0/basics/data-import/pinot-input-formats/import-from-orc.md): This guide shows you how to import records into Pinot using ORC file format.


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