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This will loop through every item and save the files to your chosen destination. Method 3: PowerShell (Best for Admins and Power Users)
Whether you need to grab a single file or export hundreds of attachments at once, here is the comprehensive guide on how to download attachments from a SharePoint list using four different methods. Method 1: The Manual Approach (Best for Single Files)
💡 Ensure the "Attachments" feature is enabled in the List Settings under Advanced Settings . download attachments from sharepoint list
# Connect to the site Connect-PnPOnline -Url "https://sharepoint.com site" -Interactive # Get all items from the list $listItems = Get-PnPListItem -List "Your List Name" foreach ($item in $listItems) { # Get attachments for each item $attachments = Get-PnPProperty -ClientObject $item -Property "AttachmentFiles" foreach ($file in $attachments) { # Download the file to a local path Get-PnPFile -Url $file.ServerRelativeUrl -Path "C:\Downloads" -AsFile } } Use code with caution. Method 4: Export to Excel (The Quick Workaround)
This is useful if you need to audit which items actually have files before performing a bulk download. Common Issues and Troubleshooting This will loop through every item and save
In the information pane that opens on the right, scroll down to the section. Click on the file name.
For large-scale migrations or IT maintenance, a PnP PowerShell script can extract every attachment across an entire list in seconds. Sample Script Logic: powershell Click on the file name
If you need to move all attachments from a list to a local folder or a OneDrive sync, Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) is the most efficient "no-code" solution. Step-by-Step Flow Setup: Use "Recurrence" or "For a selected item."