Export a Jira record in JSON format

[k-allam]

Dear Sir, Madam, 

We are interested in the ability to export a Jira record in JSON format.  Is this available as part of the standard product?

Regards, 

Krishna 

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @k-allam 

Yes it is.

You can export issues from the search page (Issues > Search for Issues). One of the options via the "Export" button is JSON.

The REST API also uses JSON as its communication method.

Ste

[k-allam]

Hi Stephen, Thanks for your prompt feedback.  We may be missing some option in the Jira package we have.  The following is all I see under "Export"  Would you kindly advise of what we may be missing?   

Thanks a lot!

Krishna Allam

[Ste Wright]

Hi @k-allam 

Make sure the JSON modules are activated for your instance.

You'll need to be a Jira Admin / Site Admin for this, then follow the instructions on this page.

You might find depending on your version of Jira that phrases that mention "Add-Ons" on the page are replaced with "Apps" - such as "Manage Apps"

Ste

[Ignat Alexeyenko]

Hello,

If you need structured JSON for specific records, migrations, or integrations - the native export can be limited depending on your Jira version and configuration.

It's 2026 and I wanted to share that I've built Owly JSON Data Exporter specifically for this use case  - structured JSON export from Jira and Confluence Data Center.
It's a paid app on the Atlassian Marketplace with a 30-day free trial. Hopefully saves some time.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions.

Cheers,
Ignat