How to Filter Salesforce File Downloads by File Type
Not every file on a Salesforce record is one you need. When pulling documents for a project or compliance review, you usually want just the PDFs, or just the Word documents, or just the images — not everything. The problem: Salesforce has no native way to download files filtered by type.
The Usual Workaround
Most teams end up downloading everything and then sorting through the files manually. That's inefficient, especially when records have dozens of attachments of different types. Some admins try to write SOQL queries to filter by file extension before exporting — it works, but requires developer help and can't be handed off to a non-technical team member. Others turn to bulk download tools that skip the filtering step entirely.
File Type Filtering with SFDC File Manager
SFDC File Manager lets you filter downloads by file type before you download anything. Here's how:
- Run a report on the records you care about
- Apply a file type filter — for example, only
.pdffiles - Click Download — receive a ZIP with only the file types you selected
Supported file types include PDF, DOCX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, and many more. You can filter to one type or multiple types at once.
Practical Examples
- Pull only signed contracts (PDF) from closed opportunities
- Download only images attached to support cases
- Extract spreadsheets from project records for a financial review
No Code, No External Tools
Everything runs inside your Salesforce org. No data leaves Salesforce, and no external tools are needed. SFDC File Manager is available on AppExchange — install it once, and your team can run filtered file downloads anytime, without needing admin help for each request.
Download exactly what you need — nothing more
Filter by file type before downloading. One-time payment, all users included.
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