# Accessing and using data
There are two ways to download data from HDX.
1. **Download directly from the dataset page**
2. **Download via the API**
This section contains information about how to download data directly from HDX. Go to the Build with HDX section for more information about accessing data through the API.
#### Download directly from the dataset page
**1. Open the dataset page**
Every dataset on HDX has its own page with a description of the data, metadata, and a list of resources to download.
**2. Find the resource you want to download**
Under "Data and Resources", you will see all the resources of the dataset. Each resource has:
* Resource name and description
* Resource size
* Resource format (CSV, XLSX, etc.)
* Last modified date
* Resource ID
**3. Click Download**
Click the Download button to the right of the resource to download the file to your computer's default download location.
To the right of the download button, you will see a three-dot menu. From this menu, you can export the dataset metadata for that specific file in either JSON or CSV format.
#### Tips for downloading data
* **Check the size of the resource before downloading.** Large files may take time to download on slower internet connections. The size is shown in parentheses next to the resource name.
* **Bookmark important datasets.** If you may need to re-download updated versions, bookmark the dataset page for easy access.
* **Check the file format before downloading.** Make sure you have software that supports the format you are downloading.
* **Review the metadata before downloading.** Metadata provides important information about the data and will help you understand whether the dataset fits your needs.
## Connecting HDX data to tools you use
You can access HDX data directly using data visualization and analysis tools without having to manually download and upload files. We are developing guidance on how to connect to HDX data through common tools. For the time being we have detailed guidance on linking HDX data to Power BI.
If there are other tools that you would like us to consider developing more detailed guidance for, please email
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