# Copy List attachments to Document Library

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Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity copies list item attachments to a document library.

![Copy List attachments to Document Library activity settings for copying list item attachments to a document library](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/copy_list_attachments_to_document_library_1.png)

You can use the bulk update property to update fields for all copied files.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Copy **this item** attachments to **list url**, **Overwrite** existing items. Use **bulk update** to update fields.

## **Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this item | List item from which to extract attachments. |
| list URL | Parent folder URL.; Example: `http://mycompanydomain/site/doclib/subfolder` |
| Overwrite | Indicates that the activity overwrites existing files if they are already present. |
| bulk update | Optional. Bulk update string. Includes field names and values as lines:; `[FieldName1]=[Value1]…[FieldNameN]=[ValueN]`; **Notes:**; Use `vti_title` to update the title.; Use `ModerationInformation.Status` to update the content approval status.; Use `ModerationInformation.Comment` to update comments explaining why the item was approved or rejected.; ; **Example:**; `Description=Test Description`; `Start Date=2010-12-10T12:30:00`; `Published=1`; `Choice=My Choice #3`; `Lookup=12;#`; `vti_title=My Super Title` |