Workly makes file sharing seamless across chat and tasks. Upload files from your computer or Google Drive, and share them with your team — with no file size limits.
Share files in chat
- Open any channel or direct message
- Click the attachment icon in the message input
- Choose a file from your computer
- Optionally add a message alongside the file
- Press Send
You can also drag and drop files directly into the chat to upload them.
Upload from Google Drive
If you’ve connected Google Drive (from the Agents page), you can attach files directly from your Drive:
- Click the Google Drive icon in the attachment options
- Browse or search your Drive files
- Select the file to attach
Google Drive files are linked directly, so recipients always see the latest version.
Attach files to tasks
Add files to any task from the task detail panel:
- Open a task
- Click the Attachments section
- Upload files from your computer or Google Drive
Attached files appear in the task detail and are also visible in the project overview’s Files section.
File preview
Workly supports inline preview for many file types:
- Images — JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG displayed as thumbnails
- PDFs — Preview directly in the app
- Documents — DOC, DOCX, and other document formats
- Spreadsheets — XLS, XLSX, CSV files
- Videos — Playback directly in chat
Click any file to open the full-screen file viewer with download options.
Public file sharing links
Share files with people outside your workspace using public sharing links:
- Click the share option on any file
- A public link is generated
- Anyone with the link can view and download the file
The shared file page shows the file name, size, uploader, and upload date.
No file size limits
Workly doesn’t impose file size limits on uploads. Share large design files, video recordings, or data exports without worrying about restrictions.
Download files
Click the download icon on any shared file to save it to your computer. In the file viewer, you can also download individual files or all attachments from a message at once.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a file size limit in Workly?
No, Workly does not impose file size limits on uploads. You can share large files like design assets, video recordings, and data exports without restrictions.
Can I upload files from Google Drive?
Yes, if you’ve connected Google Drive from the Agents page, you can attach files directly from your Drive. Click the Google Drive icon in the attachment options to browse and select files.
Can I share files with people outside my workspace?
Yes, use the share option on any file to generate a public sharing link. Anyone with the link can view and download the file without needing a Workly account.
