Exporting tons of files from Salesforce can be a headache due to its limitations and the need to keep file formats, integrity, and metadata intact.
Files Downloader, a 100% Salesforce-native app, makes it a snap to export files, attachments, and documents.
With its automatic data population feature, you don’t need to upload data manually- it does the work for you!
What Files Downloader Can Do
Files Downloader makes exporting files from Salesforce simple with these great features:
- One-Click Downloads: Extract all files and attachments with just one click.
- List View Exports: Pull files straight from your filtered Salesforce List Views.
- Automatic Data Population: No need to upload data manually- the tool auto-populates data for you, saving time.
- CSV Mapping: Get an email with a CSV file linking each file to its record.
- Dashboard Tracking: Check your export progress and history on easy dashboards..
- More Features: Works with all Salesforce objects, keeps file names and details, and lets you export to Excel or SQL Server securely.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Files Downloader
You can also watch this video to see how to export Salesforce files with File Downloader.
- Install Files Downloader:
- Install Files Downloader from Salesforce AppExchange.
- Log into Salesforce with your Salesforce login details and go to the App Launcher.
- Click on Files Downloader.
- Choose How to Export:
- Select what you would like to download- files & attachments, documents etc.
- Then Select Object (Standard or Custom)
- List Views:
- Go to a Salesforce List View (like for Accounts, Opportunities, or custom objects).
- Filter to show records with the files you want
- Files Downloader auto-populates the data from the List View, so you don’t need to upload anything manually. Use it to grab files, including .jpg, .png, or export to Excel.
- SOQL Query:
- Type a SOQL query in Files Downloader (like SELECT Id, Name, Body FROM Attachment WHERE ParentId LIKE ‘001%’ for Account files).
- Use a Data Inspector to check your query and ensure you’re getting the right files
- Preview the results to double-check.
You can also search for the file or use filters for file type like png,jpg, etc.
- Start the Export:
- Select the files you want to export
- Click to export
- Then you will get a zip folder of your files.
- Check Your Files:
- Look in your save folder to make sure files are there (like PDFs or .jpgs).
- Check the CSV mapping for file-to-record links and the dashboard for export history.
Advantages of Files Downloader
- Built into Salesforce: No external setup, unlike the Salesforce Data Loader, which needs installing.
- Easy to Use: One-click exports, auto-populated data, and List View support-no coding needed.
- Query Checker: Use Data Inspector to make sure your SOQL queries are right.
- Comprehensive: Supports all file types and objects, with CSV mappings
- Trusted by Big Names: Companies like Holcim, Amgen, and Keyword Studios love it for easy exports.
Files Downloader vs. Salesforce Data Loader
The Salesforce Data Loader (also known as the Salesforce Data Loader app or SFDC Data Loader) saves files as binary data in CSVs, requiring manual decoding, which is time-consuming.
Files Downloader’s 100% Salesforce Native App, is a simple, one-click tool that auto-populates data, exports files in their original formats from List Views, and includes CSV mappings, dashboard tracking.
Try Files Downloader
The free version of Files Downloader lets you download up to 200 files per week, perfect for smaller exports. Try the full app with a 7-day free trial (no credit card needed) on Salesforce AppExchange. Join Holcim, Amgen, and Keyword Studios in using this awesome tool for easy Salesforce exports.