Is there seriously no "Save all attachments" function in Outlook?

Question

I sent myself a bunch of image files from my phone. The resulting message is several screens high.

The whole point of the message was to get the files onto the computer, but Outlook now lacks any apparent means of saving attachments. A quick search reveals a lot of incorrect claims about controls that don't exist.

WTH?

Answer 1

Hi @G H S,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Thank you for sharing your experience with saving image attachments in the new Outlook for Windows.

From my testing, you can save documents by selecting Save All Attachments beneath the image files, or by choosing Save All to OneDrive.

 

If these options aren’t appearing on your side, feel free to let me know your New Outlook version so I can take a closer look.

As another option, you can use Outlook on the Web, where the Download all feature is available for saving your documents.

 

If you need additional assistance, your IT administrator can also help review and confirm the available features in your environment.

 

I hope this information helps. Please try the steps and let me know whether they resolve the issue. If the problem persists, we can work together to find a solution.  

As other users will also search for information in this community, your vote can significantly help those with similar inquiries quickly locate the most relevant resources. 

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Answer 2

Hi @G H S,

Thank you for confirming your build.

In the new Outlook for Windows, the attachment experience is closer to Outlook on the web and in some builds, the classic “Save All Attachments…” dialog is not exposed. That’s why you may not see Save all attached documents option.

Here are the reliable ways you can save your images right now:

Option 1: Use the attachment preview’s Save controls

1. Open the email and select (or right‑click) an attachment to open its preview.
2. At the top of the preview window, use Save as or Save to OneDrive.
3. Repeat this for each attachment.

 

Option 2: Use Outlook on the web

If you open the same message in Outlook on the web, you can choose Download all to download a single .zip file containing all attachments. Then simply extract the images to your preferred folder.

 

Option 3: Switch back to Classic Outlook temporarily

You can switch to Classic Outlook, where the Save all attachments feature is still available. This allows you to save all files at once before returning to the new Outlook experience.

 

Submit feedback to Microsoft:

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Additionally, as other users have raised similar concerns and may not be aware of where to share their feedback, I hope this response helps clarify the situation and suggests a potential next step. Highlighting this information can make it more visible to others in the community who may be facing the same issue, making it easier for them to find guidance and contribute their feedback as well.   

Thank you again for your time and for raising this important usability concern. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   

Wishing you a smooth rest of your day.    

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Answer 3

Yes, Outlook does have a "Save All Attachments" function, which allows you to save multiple attachments at once. You can access this feature by right-clicking on an attachment in the attachment well and selecting Save All, or by using the Save Attachments option in the File menu.

However, there are certain scenarios where this function may not work as expected, especially in older builds of Outlook. For instance, issues may arise when trying to save attachments to network locations or SharePoint online sites. If you're experiencing difficulties, it may be due to these known issues, and you might consider saving the attachments to a local location first and then moving them as needed.

If you're using a version of Outlook 365, updates have been made to improve the functionality of saving attachments, so ensuring that your Outlook is up to date could help resolve these issues.

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References:

• Various attachment saving scenarios do not work as expected in Outlook 2016
• A message is shown about the file name extension when saving a .jpg file attachment
• Various attachment saving scenarios do not work as expected in Outlook 2016
• Various attachment saving scenarios do not work as expected in Outlook 2016
• Various attachment saving scenarios do not work as expected in Outlook 2016