How to Download Files From a SharePoint Site Library
- George Apostolov
How to Download Files From a SharePoint Site Library: step-by-step guide
Head over to the left-side panel, then click the SharePoint site library that contains the file you wish to download.
Hover your mouse cursor over the file and then click the 'More Actions' button.
Subsequently, choose 'Download' from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the selected file will be downloaded to your local storage.
Quick answer: To download files from a SharePoint site library in Microsoft 365, click the target library in the left-side panel, hover over the desired file, click the More Actions button, and select Download to save the file to your local storage.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Save files from your SharePoint site library to local storage by accessing the library, opening file actions, and selecting download. This guide shows how to download Files From a SharePoint Site Library in 4 steps, starting with "Head over to the left-side panel, then click the SharePoint site library that contains..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected file will be downloaded to your local storage". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint 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 Files From a SharePoint Site Library?
4 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 SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Download Multiple Files From a SharePoint Site Library, How to Duplicate a SharePoint List and How to Edit a SharePoint Page. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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