Download all attachments from Gmail

To download all attachments from Gmail, you normally have to open each message and save every file one at a time. Gmail has no button that collects every attachment from a mailbox or label. Mail Senses gives you a single ZIP download after you choose the Gmail folders and dates that matter.

Download Gmail attachments

How it works

  1. Start with Gmail when you only need a small set of files. Search for has:attachment to find messages with files. Add filename:pdf for PDFs or larger:5M for messages with bigger attachments. Open a message, then use its download button for each file you want to save.
  2. Use Google Takeout when you need a long-term export of a whole Gmail account. It is useful for an archive, but it creates a broad mailbox export and can take time to prepare. It is less convenient when you only need the attachments from a label or date range.
  3. Use Mail Senses when you want a focused attachment download. Connect your Gmail account and approve read-only access. Read-only access lets the tool find and download files, but it cannot send, delete, or edit your email.
  4. Choose the inbox or Gmail labels to search, then set a start and end date. A narrower date range is useful for a large mailbox. For a manual file-type search in Gmail, use an operator such as filename:pdf before downloading individual files.
  5. Review the results and download the free ZIP file. It collects the matching attachments in one download, so you do not need to save each Gmail message separately. Files prepared for a session are automatically deleted after 10 minutes.

Why use Mail Senses

  • Filter the download by Gmail label and date range instead of exporting an entire mailbox.
  • Get one free ZIP file for the selected attachments, with individual files also available in the results.
  • Keep control of your account. Mail Senses uses read-only Gmail access and deletes prepared files after 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I filter Gmail attachments by file type?
Mail Senses currently filters by Gmail label and date range. For a manual file-type search in Gmail, use an operator such as filename:pdf, then download the files you need.
How many Gmail attachments can I download?
There is no separate Mail Senses attachment count limit. For a large mailbox, use a label or split the work into smaller date ranges so the search and ZIP stay manageable.
Is it safe to connect Gmail to Mail Senses?
Mail Senses asks for read-only Gmail access. It cannot send, change, or delete email. Downloaded files are automatically deleted after 10 minutes.
Does the download include inline images?
The results include attachments found in matching Gmail messages. Inline images can be attached to an email, so review the results if you only want documents.
Can I use Mail Senses with Outlook?
Not yet. Mail Senses supports Gmail only for now.

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