Can I import an Excel file into JIRA v7.3.2 without converting to CSV?

[Tracy Blomqvist]

Can I import an Excel file into JIRA v7.3.2 without converting to CSV?

The problem I have with the CSV file is the Description text run together in one long line.

I have to manually edit them to format it to be readable.

[Rachel Wright]

Hi @Tracy Blomqvist, I don't have a real answer for you, but here's some supporting information:

The Excel exporter was removed in Jira v7.2.  I don't remember if this is also when the importer was removed.

Here are Atlassian's instructions for converting .xls to .csv:  https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/importing-data-from-excel-938847541.html

The request for new line support has been logged here: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRACLOUD-46365 and here: https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-46365

I found another Community thread with some suggestions you could try here:  https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Answers-Developer-Questions/import-CSV-data-as-Jira-issues/qaq-p/541576

You might also try the Jira CLI plugin:  https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/6398/jira-command-line-interface-cli.  I think it supports line breaks if they are surrounded by double-quotes.

Hope something in here helps or gives you alternate ideas!

Rachel Wright
Author, Jira Strategy Admin Workbook