How to Download Backlog from Jira to Excel
How to Download Backlog from Jira to Excel: step-by-step guide
Go to the 'Backlog' view of your Project.
Click the ellipsis icon.
Select 'Configure board'.
Select 'Edit filter query'.
Search for backlog in the search bar.
Select the 'Status' column.
Select 'Backlog'.
Click 'Export issues'.
Select 'Export Excel CSV (my defaults)' and Jira will generate a CSV file that you can download.
Quick answer: To download your backlog in Jira, go to the Backlog view, click the ellipsis icon, and select Configure board. Next, click Edit filter query, search for backlog, and filter by the Backlog status. Finally, click Export issues and select Export Excel CSV to generate and download your CSV file.
About this Jira tutorial
Export your Jira backlog to an Excel CSV file by configuring the board, editing the filter query, and using the export issues option. This guide shows how to download Backlog from Jira to Excel in 9 steps, starting with "Go to the 'Backlog' view of your Project" and finishing with "Select 'Export Excel CSV (my defaults)' and Jira will generate a CSV file that you can...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to download Backlog from Jira to Excel?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira and Excel. Related guides: How to Download Burndown Chart from Jira, How to Download Issues from Jira and How to Download Jira Board Into Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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