Export issues from Jira cloud in CSV format

Platform Notice: Cloud Only - This article only applies to Atlassian apps on the cloud platform.

Summary

Work items can be exported from Jira Cloud into a .CSV file which can be stored locally. This CSV file can also be used to import work back into Jira, or into a different Jira Cloud instance. Please note that Jira Cloud does not natively support downloading physical attachment files in bulk. For use cases involving physical attachment files, consider exporting their URLs via CSV as described below, or using third-party marketplace apps for bulk downloading attachments.

Solution

Export work items from a specific Jira project

  1. Navigate to your project

  2. Select List

    1. Optional: Edit the filter query to return a specific list of work items

  3. Select the More actions menu (three dots)

  4. Choose Export to see the organised export options

  5. Select Export CSV - all fields

Export work items with Global search

  1. From any page in Jira, select Filters > Search work items

  2. Enter your desired search query to return work items of your choice

  3. Select the More actions menu (three dots)

  4. Choose Export to see the organized export options

  5. Select Export CSV - all fields

Export Jira comments to CSV

In order to export the Comments field from Jira, please follow the above steps and use the Export CSV (all fields) option to export them. The exported CSV file will properly contain all fields, including each comment made. Each comment will be mapped in a different "Comment" column in chronological order.

Updated on February 13, 2026

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