# How to Bulk Download All Jira Attachments (Step-by-Step Guide)

April 21, 2026 ·

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Collecting attachments from many Jira issues can be tedious. The Simple Bulk Attachment Downloader app automates parallel downloads and packages attachments by issue for easy sharing and archiving.

## When to use it[​](#when-to-use-it "Direct link to When to use it")

* Migrating files during releases
* Gathering screenshots and logs for QA or support
* Archiving project assets before cleanup

## Quick prerequisites[​](#quick-prerequisites "Direct link to Quick prerequisites")

* Jira Cloud account with the [Simple Bulk Attachment Downloader](/docs/Simple-Bulk-Attachment-Downloader-for-Jira/user-docs.md) installed
* Permission to view attachments in the issues

## Step 1 — Filter the issues[​](#step-1--filter-the-issues "Direct link to Step 1 — Filter the issues")

Use Jira issue navigator or a saved filter. Example JQL to find issues with attachments:

```
project = MYPROJECT AND attachments IS NOT EMPTY
```

## Step 2 — Run the attachment analyzer[​](#step-2--run-the-attachment-analyzer "Direct link to Step 2 — Run the attachment analyzer")

Click the **Simple Bulk Attachment Downloader** action. The analyzer reports:

* Number of issues
* Total attachments
* Estimated download size

## Step 3 — Download and organization[​](#step-3--download-and-organization "Direct link to Step 3 — Download and organization")

Click **Download X Attachments as ZIP**. Files are organized as `ISSUE-123 - Summary/attachments` inside the ZIP.

### Tips for large sets[​](#tips-for-large-sets "Direct link to Tips for large sets")

* Use date ranges (created >= -30d) to split exports
* Ensure enough local disk space before large downloads

## Troubleshooting[​](#troubleshooting "Direct link to Troubleshooting")

* If downloads stall: try smaller batches, clear browser cache, or use another browser
* If permission errors: confirm attachments are visible to your account

## Related apps & resources[​](#related-apps--resources "Direct link to Related apps & resources")

* [Simple Bulk Attachment Downloader](/apps/simple-bulk-attachment-downloader-for-jira.md)
* [Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export](/apps/simple-bulk-issues-excel-csv-export-for-jira.md) — export issue data alongside attachments
* [Attachment Reviewer for Jira](/apps/attachment-reviewer-for-jira.md) — enforce file type and size policies
* [Jira attachments & permissions FAQ](/blog/faq-jira-attachments-permissions.md) — troubleshoot permission issues
* [Export Jira issues to Excel/CSV](/blog/export-jira-issues-to-excel.md) — step-by-step export guide

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Download all attachments from Jira issues in one click with parallel processing — free for up to 10 users.

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## Related guides

* [How to Create Mermaid Diagrams in Jira](/blog/how-to-create-mermaid-diagrams-jira.md)
* [Export Jira Issues to Excel or CSV](/blog/export-jira-issues-to-excel.md)
* [How to Migrate Confluence Content](/blog/how-to-migrate-confluence-content.md)
* [How to Add a Block Quote in Confluence](/blog/block-quote-confluence.md)

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