How to search all emails with attachments in Outlook?

Author Kelly Last modified 2025-01-17

Searching for emails with attachments can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large inbox or multiple accounts. While Outlook provides basic search functionality, Kutools for Outlook offers a more advanced and efficient solution with its Attachment Manager feature. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through two methods to search for emails with attachments, including the powerful capabilities of Kutools for Outlook.

Search all emails with attachments in Outlook

Search all emails with attachments using Kutools for Outlook’s Attachment Manager

Search all emails with attachments in Outlook

Outlook’s native search feature allows you to find emails with attachments, but it has limitations in terms of flexibility and functionality.

Step 1.Press Ctrl + E keys together to activate the Search Tools.

Step 2. Click Search > Has Attachments.

Step 3. Specify the search scope in the Scope group. See screenshot:

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And now the search criteria hasattachments:yes is added into the Instant Search box automatically, and all emails with attachments are found out from the specified search scope. See screenshot:

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Search all emails with attachments using Kutools for Outlook’s Attachment Manager

Kutools for Outlook takes email attachment search to the next level with its Attachment Manager feature. This tool allows you to search across folders, accounts, and even perform batch operations on attachments.

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Step 1. Download and install Kutools for Outlook, open Outlook, click Kutools Plus > Manager.

Step 2. In the popping dialog, select the folders to search for emails with attachments. Then click OK.

Now all emails with attachments within the selected folders have been listed in the dialog.

Step 3. Right-click on the account, click Expand all contents of the current subfolder to view all attachments in each email listed.

Advanced Operations

Filter emails by attachment size, attachment name, email subject, received date or sender.
Right-click on the email and click Open this mail to view the details of the email.
Right-click on the attachment and select saving, renaming, deleting, compressing, detaching, or viewing operations.
For batch operations, use the buttons at the bottom of the dialog to manage the checked items.

Comparison of Methods

Feature	Outlook's Built-In Search	Kutools'Attachment Manager
Search Scope	Straightforward	Offfers a wide and flexible range, catering to various needs
Advanced Filtering	Limited	Yes (file type, name, etc.)
Batch Operations	No	Yes (save, delete, compress, etc)
Requires Add-in	No	Yes
Best For	Basic searches	style="padding:5px"Advanced searches and management

Final Recommendation

If you only need to perform basic searches within a single folder, use Outlook’s Built-In Search.
If you need advanced search capabilities, cross-folder/account searching, and batch operations, use Kutools for Outlook’s Attachment Manager.

By leveraging Kutools for Outlook, you can efficiently manage your emails and attachments, saving time and improving productivity! 😁Download Kutools for Outlook Now.

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