Struggling to Mass Export files from Salesforce, especially when those files are scattered across parent–child relationships like Accounts → Cases, Opportunities → Contacts, or custom objects? You’re not alone.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Salesforce’s native tools such as Data Loader help extract record data, but when it comes to binary files, attachments, or ContentDocument files across related objects, they fall short. Admins often end up opening each record and manually downloading files from related lists.
This is exactly why Sastorm Software built Files Downloader – a 100% native Salesforce app designed specifically for bulk exporting Salesforce files and attachments, including those stored in ContentDocumentLink, related lists, and parent–child object relationships.
-How to Mass Export Files from Salesforce Using Related Objects
Files Downloader runs 100% inside Salesforce, supports all standard and custom objects, and requires no external servers.
Below is the complete Related Object Record Download workflow.
1. Select Your Primary Object
Open the Files Downloader tab and choose your main object, such as:
- Account
- Contact
- Opportunity
- Case
- Custom objects
You can use list views and filters for targeted salesforce file exports.
2. Select Your Secondary or Related Object
Choose the related object you want to pull files from:
- Cases
- Opportunities
- Contacts
- Work Orders
- Any custom child object
3. Click “Search Related”
This action retrieves all related records and their files, including:
- Files
- Attachments
- ContentDocumentLink files
- ContentVersions
No need to manually open related lists.
4. Select the Files You Want to Export
Preview and choose individual files or select all.
This replaces the need to:
- Open each Case
- Click into Opportunities
- Manually download files one by one
5. Download the ZIP File
Click Download to generate a ZIP containing all selected files:
- PDFs
- Images
- Documents
- Spreadsheets
- Any binary stored in Salesforce
6. Get the CSV Mapping File
Files Downloader automatically gives you a CSV mapping file with:
- PrimaryParentId
- PrimaryParentName
- File IDs
- File names
- File paths
- ContentDocument metadata
This is essential for audits, data migration, compliance, and relationship tracking.
Files Downloader vs. Other Salesforce Export Tools
| Feature | Files Downloader | Salesforce Data Loader | SFDC File Export Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native to Salesforce | Yes | No | No |
| Parent–Child File Export | Full support | Not supported | Limited |
| ContentDocumentLink Export | Supported | Not supported | Partial |
| CSV Mapping File | Included | Not included | Sometimes |
| Mass File Exports | Fully supported | Not supported | Varies |
| Security | 100% Org-Native | Depends on desktop | Depends on vendor |
For Salesforce related list file export, ContentDocument export, or mass download of attachments, Files Downloader is the most complete and secure option.
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Files Downloader simplifies how organizations Mass Export files from Salesforce while preserving metadata, folder structure, and parent-child relationships. If you need help exporting Salesforce files, attachments, or ContentDocumentLink records, we’re here to assist.