How to search mail with attachments in gmail

Searching for emails with attachments in Gmail can be a bit tricky, but here are some tips to help you find what you're looking for:

Using the Gmail search bar

  1. Log in to your Gmail account and click on the search bar at the top of the page.
  2. Type in your search query, followed by has:attachment (without quotes). For example: from:john has:attachment
  3. Press Enter to execute the search.

Using advanced search operators

  1. Click on the "More" dropdown menu next to the search bar and select "Advanced search".
  2. In the "Has" section, select "attachment" from the dropdown menu.
  3. You can also use other operators to refine your search, such as:
    • from: to search for emails from a specific sender
    • to: to search for emails sent to a specific recipient
    • subject: to search for emails with a specific subject
    • has:pdf to search for emails with PDF attachments
  4. Click "Search" to execute the search.

Using labels and filters

  1. Create a label for emails with attachments by going to the "Labels" tab and clicking on "New label".
  2. Name the label something like "Attachments" and click "Create".
  3. Create a filter that applies the label to emails with attachments. To do this, go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab and click on "Create a new filter".
  4. In the "From" field, enter has:attachment (without quotes).
  5. Click "Create" to apply the filter.

Using third-party add-ons

  1. There are several third-party add-ons available that can help you search for emails with attachments in Gmail. For example, you can try the "Attachment Search" add-on.
  2. To install an add-on, go to the "Get add-ons" page in Gmail and search for the add-on you want to install.
  3. Click "Install" to install the add-on, and then follow the instructions to set it up.

I hope these tips help you find the emails with attachments you're looking for in Gmail!