# Export Jira Issues to Excel or CSV: Complete Guide (2026) April 21, 2026 · 4 min read [NGPilot](https://ngpilot.com) Who should read this * Jira administrators needing to export issues for reporting * Project managers importing Jira data to Excel or Google Sheets * Anyone needing to bulk export issues for analysis What you'll learn 1. How to use Simple Bulk Issues to export Jira issues 2. JQL query tips and field selection 3. Best practices for handling large exports Exporting Jira issues to Excel or CSV is useful for reporting, audits, and sharing issues with stakeholders. This guide walks through exporting filtered results using the Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export app with practical JQL examples and field-selection tips. ## Why use Simple Bulk Issues[​](#why-use-simple-bulk-issues "Direct link to Why use Simple Bulk Issues") * Exports up to 1,000 issues with selectable fields * Supports CSV, XLS and XLSX formats * Preserves dates, users, multi-value fields and attachments metadata ## Quick prerequisites[​](#quick-prerequisites "Direct link to Quick prerequisites") 1. Jira Cloud instance with the [Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export](/docs/Simple-Bulk-Issues-Excel-CSV-Export-for-Jira/user-docs.md) app installed and licensed 2. Permission to view issues you want to export 3. A saved filter or JQL query that returns the desired issues ## Step 1 — Prepare your filter (JQL)[​](#step-1--prepare-your-filter-jql "Direct link to Step 1 — Prepare your filter (JQL)") Example: export all bugs in the last 30 days for PROJECT: ``` project = PROJECT AND issuetype = Bug AND created >= -30d ``` Tips: * Test your JQL in Jira issue navigator first. * Use saved filters for repeatable exports. ## Step 2 — Open the export dialog[​](#step-2--open-the-export-dialog "Direct link to Step 2 — Open the export dialog") Navigate to Issues → Search for Issues, run your filter, then click the **Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export** action in the toolbar. ## Step 3 — Select fields to export[​](#step-3--select-fields-to-export "Direct link to Step 3 — Select fields to export") Choose only fields you need to keep file size manageable. Recommended fields for reporting: * Key, Summary, Status, Assignee, Reporter * Created, Updated, Resolution Date * Priority, Issue Type, Labels, Components ### Quick selection tips[​](#quick-selection-tips "Direct link to Quick selection tips") * Use “Select Default” for a compact report * Use “Select All” for a complete data dump (beware of large files) ## Step 4 — Choose format and export[​](#step-4--choose-format-and-export "Direct link to Step 4 — Choose format and export") Select CSV, XLS or XLSX and click export. The file downloads automatically with a timestamped filename. ## Handling large exports[​](#handling-large-exports "Direct link to Handling large exports") ### How do I export more than 1,000 Jira issues to Excel?[​](#how-do-i-export-more-than-1000-jira-issues-to-excel "Direct link to How do I export more than 1,000 Jira issues to Excel?") Jira's native export and Simple Bulk Issues Export both cap a single export at 1,000 issues. This is a practical ceiling designed to keep exports responsive — past that point, browser memory and request timeouts start to degrade. The workaround is to split your query into batches and concatenate the files afterward: * **By date range** — `project = ENG AND created >= "2026-01-01" AND created <= "2026-03-31"`, then re-run for the next quarter. * **By project** — `project in (ENG, PLATFORM, INFRA)` becomes three exports, one per project. * **By issue type or status** — `project = ENG AND issuetype = Bug` and `project = ENG AND issuetype = Story` as separate runs. Keep the same field selection across batches so columns line up when you concatenate. For a deeper look at why exports time out and how to script recurring multi-batch pulls via the Jira REST API, see the [Exporting Jira issues FAQ](/blog/faq-exporting-jira-issues.md). ### Format choice for large exports[​](#format-choice-for-large-exports "Direct link to Format choice for large exports") * Use **XLSX** if you want rich formatting, multi-sheet grouping, or downstream pivot tables. * Use **CSV** if you're loading the data into a database, BI tool, or script pipeline. CSVs are smaller and faster to concatenate in code. ## Examples & automation[​](#examples--automation "Direct link to Examples & automation") * Automate exports by using saved filters combined with scheduled tasks that pull exported files from your team. ## Related apps & resources[​](#related-apps--resources "Direct link to Related apps & resources") * [Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export](/apps/simple-bulk-issues-excel-csv-export-for-jira.md) * [Simple Bulk Attachment Downloader](/apps/simple-bulk-attachment-downloader-for-jira.md) — download attachments in bulk * [Attachment Reviewer for Jira](/apps/attachment-reviewer-for-jira.md) — validate file uploads * [Exporting Jira issues FAQ](/blog/faq-exporting-jira-issues.md) — common export questions * [Bulk operations FAQ](/blog/faq-bulk-operations-jira.md) — tips for bulk workflows * [Bulk download Jira attachments](/blog/bulk-download-jira-attachments.md) — companion guide for attachment downloads *** ## More Related Guides[​](#more-related-guides "Direct link to More Related Guides") * [Bulk operations FAQ](/blog/faq-bulk-operations-jira.md) — Tips for bulk Jira workflows * [Bulk download Jira attachments](/blog/bulk-download-jira-attachments.md) — Download multiple attachments * [Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export](/apps/simple-bulk-issues-excel-csv-export-for-jira.md) — Complete feature guide *** *Suggested featured image: screenshot of export dialog with field selection.* Try Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export for Jira Export filtered Jira issues to Excel (XLS/XLSX) or CSV with custom fields and JQL — free for up to 10 users. 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