Open and preview files inside Workly Drive without downloading them. Documents, images, video, audio, and code all render right in the browser.
Open the preview
- Click any file in Drive
- The preview opens in a modal with the file rendered inline
Browse files in the same folder
Inside the preview, use:
- The Previous and Next buttons
- Or your keyboard’s left/right arrow keys
Supported file types
Workly previews most everyday file types:
- PDFs — In-modal viewer with page navigation
- Images — JPG, PNG, SVG, WebP, and more, rendered at high resolution
- Video — Stream directly with playback controls
- Audio — Listen without downloading
- Office documents — Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx)
- Text and code — TXT, Markdown, JSON, JS, TSX, and many more
What’s in the preview window
Beyond the file itself, the preview gives you quick access to:
- Download
- Share
- The Info panel (Details, Sharing, Activity)
Frequently asked questions
Which file types can Workly preview?
PDFs, images (JPG, PNG, SVG, WebP), video, audio, Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and most plain-text and code files.
Do I have to download a file to read it?
No. Click the file and Workly opens an in-app preview. You can read, watch, or listen without saving anything to your computer.
Can I move between files inside the preview?
Yes. Use the Previous/Next buttons or your left/right arrow keys to browse all files in the current folder.
Does the PDF preview support multiple pages?
Yes. The PDF viewer has built-in page navigation.
