This guide outlines all file types supported by Files Downloader for Salesforce, including Salesforce Files, email attachments, and various document formats.
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1. Salesforce Files (ContentDocument) #
The app supports downloading all files stored as ContentDocument records in Salesforce.
2. Email Attachments (EmailMessage) #
You can export attachments added to EmailMessage records, including files linked to Cases, Contacts, Leads, and custom objects.
Supported File Formats #
Files Downloader supports all major file types, including but not limited to:
- TEXT / CSV
- APPLICATION/PDF
- TEXT/PLAIN
- IMAGE/PNG
- TEXT
- PNG
- WEBP
- JPG
- CSV
- UNKNOWN (Files which doesn’t have any Extensions)

Notes #
If you want to learn how to download different types of files using Files Downloader, watch this tutorial: https://youtu.be/tVo5ABjoRjI
- All standard Salesforce file types under ContentVersion, ContentDocument, and EmailMessage attachments are supported.
- Files Downloader preserves names, extensions, and metadata during export.