What this tool does
The Attachment Downloader collects files from one or more attachment fields across your Airtable records and packages them into a single downloadable ZIP file. You control how files are organized within the ZIP and how they are named.Settings reference
Source
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Source table | The table to download attachments from. |
| Attachment fields | One or more attachment fields to include. |
Folder structure
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder organization | How files are organized inside the ZIP: Flat, By record, By field, or Record > Field (nested). |
Folder organization options
| Option | Structure |
|---|---|
| Flat | All files in the root of the ZIP, no subfolders. |
| By record | One subfolder per record, named by the record’s primary field. |
| By field | One subfolder per attachment field. |
| Record > Field | Nested: a subfolder per record, with subfolders per field inside. |
File naming
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Filename mode | Keep original (use the file’s existing name) or Use naming template. |
| Filename template | Template with tokens for custom naming. Only shown when template mode is selected. |
Filename template tokens
| Token | What it inserts |
|---|---|
@{Field Name} | Any Airtable field value |
{original} | Original filename |
{record_name} | Record’s primary field value |
{field_name} | Name of the attachment field |
{index} | Position of the attachment in the field |
Record filters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Source view | Limit to records in a specific view. |
| Skip empty records | Skip records that have no attachments in the selected fields. |
Limits
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum total size (MB) | The run fails if the total uncompressed size of all attachments exceeds this limit. |
Getting the ZIP file
After the run completes, click Download in the run panel to save the ZIP file.Common questions
Is there a file count limit?
Is there a file count limit?
There is no file count limit, but the total size limit applies. Set a reasonable max total size to prevent unexpectedly large downloads.
What if two files have the same name in a flat structure?
What if two files have the same name in a flat structure?
Duplicate filenames are handled by appending a counter (
file.pdf, file_1.pdf, file_2.pdf). Use a naming template with the {record_name} token to prevent collisions.Can I download attachments from multiple fields at once?
Can I download attachments from multiple fields at once?
Yes. Select multiple attachment fields in the Attachment fields setting. Files from all selected fields are included in the ZIP.