Easy Tech TutsHow to Export Jira Issues to Excel
By Impran M N
Sometimes you need Jira data in spreadsheet form, whether for a stakeholder report or offline analysis. Jira has a built-in way to export a set of issues straight to Excel. This guide walks through doing it correctly.
01Search for the issues you need
Use Jira's issue search or a saved filter to pull together the exact set of issues you want in the export.
02Open the export menu
From the search results screen, find the export option, usually located near the top of the issue list.
03Choose the Excel export format
Select the Excel (CSV or XLSX) option rather than other formats like Word or PDF.
04Select which fields to include
Pick the fields you want in the spreadsheet, such as summary, status, assignee, and due date.
05Download and open the file
Download the generated file and open it in Excel or another spreadsheet tool to review the data.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit to how many issues I can export at once?
Jira typically caps large exports, so very big projects may need to be exported in smaller batches.
Can I customize which columns appear in the export?
Yes, the export usually lets you choose or reorder fields before downloading the file.
Does exporting to Excel remove the data from Jira?
No, exporting only creates a copy; the original issues remain untouched in Jira.
Can I automate this export on a schedule?
Native exports are manual, though some Jira apps or the API can be used to automate recurring exports.
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