> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.vlex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.vlex.com/docket-alarm/docket-alarm-home/document-management/bulk-downloading-documents.md). # Bulk Downloading Documents Learn how to use the "Select All" and "Download Docs" features to retrieve multiple PDFs simultaneously as a ZIP file. ### Summary Learn how to download multiple documents, or an entire case file, at once, saving you the time of clicking on individual docket entries. ### Why This is Important In complex litigation, a case might have hundreds of filings. Downloading the Complaint, Answer, Motions, and Exhibits one by one is tedious. The Bulk Download feature allows you to grab everything you need in a single action, delivering a neat ZIP file to your computer. ### Step-by-Step Guide #### **Step 1: Open the Case** Navigate to the docket sheet of the case containing the documents you want. #### **Step 2: Activate Download Mode** 1. Click the **Download Docs** button located in the toolbar at the top of the case header. 2. The docket sheet will change appearance slightly, adding **checkboxes** next to every docket entry.

Clicking 'Download Docs' reveals selection checkboxes for every entry.

#### **Step 3: Select Documents** You have two options: * **Select Specific Files:** Manually check the boxes next to the specific documents you want (e.g., Entry #1, #5, and #12). * **Select All:** Click the **Select All** checkbox at the top of the list to grab every available document in the case. #### **Step 4: Download** 1. Once your selection is made, click the **Download** button (usually located near the top or bottom of the selection list). 2. When the download is complete, click **Save**. 3. The system will compile the PDFs into a **ZIP folder**. 4. Save the ZIP file to your computer and extract it to view the individual PDFs. ### Important Notes on Fees * **Cached Documents:** If a document has already been downloaded by another Docket Alarm user, it is available to you for **free**. * **New Documents (PACER):** If a document has *never* been downloaded before (indicated by a "Get from PACER" or similar icon), downloading it may incur the standard court retrieval fee (e.g., $0.10/page on PACER), depending on your subscription plan. {% hint style="info" %} **Pro Tip:** Use the **Filter Docket Entries** search bar (top right of the docket sheet) *before* you click Download Docs. For example, type "Complaint" to filter the list, click **Show Only**, then click "Select All" to download only the complaints, ignoring all other entries. {% endhint %} ### Related Articles * [Integrating ECF/PACER](/docket-alarm/docket-alarm-home/tracking-and-alerts/integrating-ecf-pacer.md) * [The Analytics Workbench](/docket-alarm/docket-alarm-home/analytics/the-analytics-workbench.md) ### Need more help? If the download button is grayed out, ensure you have selected at least one document. If the ZIP file is empty, check if the documents were "text-only" entries (which have no PDF to download). **What's Your Next Step?** | **New to** vLex Library **?** | **Already a** vLex Library **Customer?** | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [See how vLex Library can transform your practice. **Request a personalized demo**.](https://vlex.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=website\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=web_trial_homepage\&campaign_id=4270741) | [If you still have questions or need help with a specific feature, our team is here to assist. **Contact our Support team**.](https://vlex.com/contact-us) |