Is there a way to add an automatic "click to download" option for resumes in Webflow, or do I need to send people to my Dropbox via a link?
TL;DR
- Upload your PDF resume to Webflow via the Assets panel and copy its URL.
- Add a Link Block or Button, insert the PDF URL, and add a custom attribute with Name:
downloadto trigger automatic download.
You can add an automatic “click to download” option for resumes directly in Webflow—you don’t need to use Dropbox. Webflow supports file uploads and allows you to link them with a download trigger.
1. Upload Your Resume to Webflow
- Go to the Webflow Designer.
- In the Assets panel, click the Upload icon and upload your PDF resume file.
- Once uploaded, click the file in the Assets panel and copy the URL it generates.
2. Add a Download Link or Button
- Drag in a Link Block or Button element where you'd like the download to occur.
- With the element selected, go to the Element Settings panel.
- Paste the full PDF file URL into the URL field.
3. Enable Auto Download Behavior
- Manually add the
downloadattribute so browsers will treat it as a downloadable file: - Select the link or button.
- Go to the Custom Attributes section in Settings.
- Add a new attribute:
- Name:
download - Value: leave blank or add a suggested file name (e.g.,
resume-john-doe.pdf)
- Name:
Note: The download attribute works in most modern browsers, but not in Safari on iOS or any browser blocking inline downloads.4. Optional: Open in New Tab (For Compatibility)
- If you want to offer both viewing and downloading, add a custom prompt text like “Download Resume (PDF)”.
- You can also set Target: _blank so the resume opens in a new tab if
downloadis ignored.
Summary
You can host and download resumes directly in Webflow by uploading the PDF file via the Assets panel, linking to it, and adding the download attribute. No need to use Dropbox unless you need advanced tracking or storage features.