1. In the email message, select the attachment.

  2. On the ribbon, select the Attachments tab. 

  3. Select  Outlook save as icon Save As.

  4. Accept the attachment name or rename it, then select Save.

    By default, the attachments are saved in your Documents folder, but you can choose a different location while you're saving. 

Tip: To navigate to the saved file, select File Explorer (The File Explorer icon.) on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Then, in the navigation pane on the left, select Documents.

  1. Select the down arrow to the right of the attachment title.

  2. In the menu that appears, choose Save As.

    Save as attachment menu

  3. Accept the attachment name or rename it and select Save. You can also accept the default folder or choose a different location at the prompt.

Tip: You can also open or preview an attachment without saving it. For more info, see Open or preview attachments.

  1. Select the down arrow to the right of the attachment title.

  2. In the menu that appears, choose Save to OneDrive or Download.

    Save as / download file menu

  3. By default, the attachments are saved in your Documents folder, but you can choose a different location while you're saving. Note: The options on the menu can vary based on the type of attached file. You may see "Edit in PowerPoint desktop app" for a .pptx file, for example, or "View in OneDrive." If you don't see Save to OneDrive, either open it in the desktop app and save, or download it. 

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