How To ((better)) Download Files From Azure Blob Storage May 2026

Click the button in the top toolbar and choose your local destination.

If you want to allow someone else to download a file without giving them access to your entire Azure account, use a SAS URL. In the Azure Portal, go to the specific blob. Select . Set the permissions (Read) and the expiry date. Click Generate SAS token and URL .

Method 5: Using Shared Access Signatures (SAS) (Best for Sharing)

from azure.storage.blob import BlobServiceClient connection_string = "your_connection_string" blob_service_client = BlobServiceClient.from_connection_string(connection_string) blob_client = blob_service_client.get_blob_client(container="mycontainer", blob="my-file.txt") with open("./downloaded-file.txt", "wb") as my_blob: download_stream = blob_client.download_blob() my_blob.write(download_stream.readall()) Use code with caution.

In the left-hand menu, select under the Data Storage section. Click on the specific container where your file is located. Find your file (blob) in the list.

Method 3: Using Azure CLI (Best for Scripting and Automation)

First, ensure you are logged in using az login . Then, use the following command:

For users who handle many files frequently, Azure Storage Explorer is a free, standalone app for Windows, macOS, and Linux that mimics a traditional file explorer.