# Native file actions for Glide Storage (Print & Download)

**URL:** https://community.glideapps.com/t/native-file-actions-for-glide-storage-print-download/86050
**Category:** Feature Requests
**Created:** [January 17, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/native-file-actions-for-glide-storage-print-download/86050 "2026-01-17T13:01:04Z")
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### Author: ![Rien\_Dumore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/rien_dumore/32/79283_2.png) [@Rien\_Dumore](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Rien_Dumore)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/native-file-actions-for-glide-storage-print-download/86050/1 "2026-01-17T13:01:04Z")

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Glide apps often generate and store documents (PDF reports, exports, contracts), but files in Glide Storage cannot be printed or reliably downloaded.

**Problem**

- No native Print action for files stored in Glide
- No reliable Download trigger (UI or workflow)
- Developers are forced to use external storage (e.g. Google Drive) only to enable basic file actions

**Request**

Add first-class file actions for Glide Storage:

- Print file
- Download file
- (Optional) workflow actions to trigger print/download or generate temporary download links

**Why this matters**

Many Glide apps are document-centric, especially in professional and B2B contexts.

Without native print/download support, Glide cannot act as a primary document system.

This feature would:

- simplify automations
- reduce external dependencies
- improve UX and professionalism of Glide apps

**Example**

A user generates a PDF in Glide and wants to print or download it immediately.

Today: ❌ requires workarounds

With this feature: ✅ native and predictable

Does anybody else also needs this?