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1. See album on a timeline

   I would like to see album on a timeline. The goal is to watch my event, but only one picture for each. Then I click on it and see the complete album. For exemple, it will help to see everything we did during a year.
   I'm looking for a kind of journal view, memory board...

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2. Proton drive mobile app doesn't has folder upload option

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3. Windows App fuctionality

   I would like to see on all the functionality you see on the web browser access page into the windows APP. If I install the Windows app, I think is logic to have the rich sharing, moving and other functions right there without the need to open a browser, log in, etc.
   I feel without all the functionality, the app defeats the purpose of installing it. Especially if my Proton folder is located into a different drive. For some reason the APP is blocked in local Windows generic folders.

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4. worm - Write Once Read Many

   I would like to request support for a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) archiving feature with integrated retention expiration management.

   📌 Feature Description
   The goal is to enable secure data archiving where files are immutable for a specified retention period, after which they become eligible for deletion or further processing.

   🎯 Key Requirements:
   WORM compliance: Data should be written once and remain unmodifiable during the retention period.

   Configurable retention policy: Ability to define retention duration per object/file at creation time.

   Automatic expiration handling:

   After the retention period, the system should allow:

   Automatic deletion

   Manual deletion (if desired)

   Archival transition to long-term/cold storage

   Tamper-proof enforcement: Even administrators should be restricted from modifying or deleting protected data before expiration.

   Audit logging: All access and changes to retention configurations should be logged.

   ✅ Use Cases:
   Regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SEC 17a-4)

   Financial and medical records

   Email and log archiving

   I would like to request support for a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) archiving feature with integrated retention expiration management.

   📌 Feature Description
   The goal is to enable secure data archiving where files are immutable for a specified retention period, after which they become eligible for deletion or further processing.

   🎯 Key Requirements:
   WORM compliance: Data should be written once and remain unmodifiable during the retention period.

   Configurable retention policy: Ability to define retention duration per object/file at creation time.

   Automatic expiration handling:

   After the retention period, the system should allow:

   Automatic deletion

   Manual deletion (if desired)

   Archival transition to… more

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5. Allow Proton Drive to use my smartphone's office app

   Other drives like Onedrive and Google Drive give the option to use the smartphone's own office apps to open documents, spreadsheets, slides, etc...
   I really miss that as I cannot open my sheets, for example, unless I download them. And if I make a change in them, then I have to upload it to the Proton Drive afterwards.
   Sorry, but just to be clear. In those other drives like Onedrive, you do not need to download the sheet in other to open it and if you edit the sheet, then Onedrive automatically replace the older version as you save the edited sheet.
   If you implement this, it would also release the pressure on the enhancement of Proton Docs, as users could just use some other office in their phone like Word and Libreoffice as you work more on Proton Docs and (I hope) Proton Sheets.

   Other drives like Onedrive and Google Drive give the option to use the smartphone's own office apps to open documents, spreadsheets, slides, etc...
   I really miss that as I cannot open my sheets, for example, unless I download them. And if I make a change in them, then I have to upload it to the Proton Drive afterwards.
   Sorry, but just to be clear. In those other drives like Onedrive, you do not need to download the sheet in other to open it and if you edit the sheet, then Onedrive automatically replace the older version as you save the… more

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6. Proton Mail - Sorting custom filters

   Being able to sort the custom filters based on alphabetical order like it is already possible to filter your Folder and Labels.
   This would make sure the managing of multiple filters is easy and convenient.

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7. “I’m very happy with Proton, keep it up! I know a spreadsheet app is being worked on for Proton Drive, but could you tell me when it will be

   “I’m very happy with Proton, keep it up! I know a spreadsheet app is being worked on for Proton Drive, but could you tell me when it will become available? I miss it a lot—so soon as possible would be great.”
   mari.vogels@proton.me

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8. # 0107 User‑friendly onboarding in Topic Maps for non‑technical users

   Hi Proton team,

   I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

   Idea: Add clear onboarding tooltips, short tutorial videos, and example tag sets to help users who are not comfortable with metadata understand and adopt the new Tag/Topic Map functionality.

   Why it matters:

   • Reduces the learning curve for casual or non‑technical users, encouraging wider adoption.
   • Prevents misuse (e.g., overly generic tags) by guiding best practices.
   • Aligns with Proton’s mission to make privacy‑first tools accessible to everyone.

   Suggested implementation (high‑level):

   • When the Tag button first appears, show a one‑time tooltip explaining “What is a tag?” with a “Got it” dismiss button.
   • Include a short (30‑second) video in the Help Center demonstrating how to create a tag and view a Topic Map.
   • Provide a few pre‑populated tag suggestions (e.g., “Project‑X”, “Client‑Y”) that users can copy.

   Thank you for considering this. I can help craft the onboarding copy if needed.

   Best,
   Mat Huppertz

   (Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)

   Hi Proton team,

   I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

   Idea: Add clear onboarding tooltips, short tutorial videos, and example tag sets to help users who are not comfortable with metadata understand and adopt the new Tag/Topic Map functionality.

   Why it matters:

   • Reduces the learning curve for casual or non‑technical users, encouraging wider adoption.
   • Prevents misuse (e.g., overly generic tags) by guiding best practices.
   • Aligns with Proton’s mission to make privacy‑first tools accessible to everyone.

   Suggested implementation (high‑level):

   • When the Tag button first appears, show a one‑time tooltip explaining “What is a tag?” with a “Got it” dismiss… more
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9. # 0106 Bulk‑tagging UI. Bulk‑tagging UI (multi‑select → “Add Tag”) for Proton Drive

   Hi Proton team,

   I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

   Idea: Provide a bulk‑tagging workflow where users can select multiple files/folders, right‑click, and choose “Add Tag” to apply one or more tags to all selected items at once.

   Why it matters:

   • Saves time for scientists, educators, and any power user who needs to label large asset libraries.
   • Encourages consistent tagging because applying a tag to many items becomes frictionless.
   • Mirrors bulk‑action patterns already present in other file‑management tools.

   Suggested implementation (high‑level):

   • Extend the multi‑select toolbar with an “Add Tag” button.
   • Open a modal where the user can type a new tag or pick from existing ones.
   • Apply the encrypted tag metadata to each selected item in a single API call.
   • Take into account later Topic Map extensions like Occurrences and Associations

   Thanks for reviewing this suggestion. I’m happy to test the UI.

   Best,
   Mat Huppertz

   (Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)

   Hi Proton team,

   I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

   Idea: Provide a bulk‑tagging workflow where users can select multiple files/folders, right‑click, and choose “Add Tag” to apply one or more tags to all selected items at once.

   Why it matters:

   • Saves time for scientists, educators, and any power user who needs to label large asset libraries.
   • Encourages consistent tagging because applying a tag to many items becomes frictionless.
   • Mirrors bulk‑action patterns already present in other file‑management tools.

   Suggested implementation (high‑level):

   • Extend the multi‑select toolbar with an “Add Tag” button.
   • Open a modal where the user can… more
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10. # 0105 Search & filter integration + “Topics” sidebar

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Extend the existing search bar to filter by tag and add a permanent “Topics” sidebar that lists all user‑defined tags for quick navigation.

    Why it matters:

    • Users can instantly locate all items with a given tag without opening multiple folders.
    • The sidebar provides a visual overview of the tagging taxonomy, helping non‑technical users discover related content.
    • Complements the virtual Topic Map view and encourages consistent tagging practices.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • Index encrypted tag metadata locally and perform tag‑filtered search client‑side.
    • Add a collapsible “Topics” panel on the left side of the Drive UI, showing each tag with a count of matching items.
    • Clicking a tag opens the virtual collection view (see Feature 2).
    • Take into account later Topic Map extensions like Occurrences and Associations

    Thank you for considering this addition.

    Best,
    Mat Huppertz

    (Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Extend the existing search bar to filter by tag and add a permanent “Topics” sidebar that lists all user‑defined tags for quick navigation.

    Why it matters:

    • Users can instantly locate all items with a given tag without opening multiple folders.
    • The sidebar provides a visual overview of the tagging taxonomy, helping non‑technical users discover related content.
    • Complements the virtual Topic Map view and encourages consistent tagging practices.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • Index encrypted tag metadata locally and perform tag‑filtered search client‑side.
    • Add a collapsible “Topics” panel on the… more
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11. # 0104 Permission inheritance for Topic Map virtual collections

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Make virtual Topic Maps inherit the most restrictive sharing permissions of the items they contain, with an optional override to set separate permissions for the collection itself.

    Why it matters:

    • Guarantees that a virtual collection never exposes a file to a broader audience than the file’s original sharing settings.
    • Allows teams to create a “read‑only” view of a project while keeping the underlying assets private.
    • Aligns with Proton’s zero‑knowledge model – permissions are enforced client‑side.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • When a Topic Map is rendered, compute the intersection of all member permissions.
    • Show the resulting effective permission badge in the UI.
    • Provide a “Override permissions” toggle for power users who need a different sharing model.

    Thank you for reviewing this.

    Best,
    Mat Huppertz

    (Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Make virtual Topic Maps inherit the most restrictive sharing permissions of the items they contain, with an optional override to set separate permissions for the collection itself.

    Why it matters:

    • Guarantees that a virtual collection never exposes a file to a broader audience than the file’s original sharing settings.
    • Allows teams to create a “read‑only” view of a project while keeping the underlying assets private.
    • Aligns with Proton’s zero‑knowledge model – permissions are enforced client‑side.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • When a Topic Map is rendered, compute the intersection of… more
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12. # 0103 Docs/Sheets creation from a Topic Map

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Enable users to create a new Proton Doc or Sheet from within a Topic Map, automatically inheriting the map’s tag(s) and sharing settings.

    Why it matters:

    • Project documentation stays logically linked to the same set of assets, reducing the chance of orphaned files.
    • Teams can spin up meeting notes, design specs, or spreadsheets that are instantly discoverable via the same tag.
    • Keeps the workflow inside Drive, avoiding the need to manually copy‑paste links.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • Add a “New Doc from Topic” button in the Topic Map view.
    • The newly created document receives the same encrypted tag metadata and inherits the collection’s sharing permissions.
    • The doc appears both in the regular “My Files” hierarchy and in the virtual Topic Map view.
    • Take into account later Topic Map extensions like Occurrences and Associations

    Thanks for your consideration. I’m willing to test this feature.

    Best,
    Mat Huppertz

    (Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Enable users to create a new Proton Doc or Sheet from within a Topic Map, automatically inheriting the map’s tag(s) and sharing settings.

    Why it matters:

    • Project documentation stays logically linked to the same set of assets, reducing the chance of orphaned files.
    • Teams can spin up meeting notes, design specs, or spreadsheets that are instantly discoverable via the same tag.
    • Keeps the workflow inside Drive, avoiding the need to manually copy‑paste links.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • Add a “New Doc from Topic” button in the Topic Map view.
    • The… more
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13. # 0101 Tag‑based grouping. Topic Map based grouping(tags)for files/folders in Proton Drive

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Add free‑form tags (Topics or controlled vocabularies such as AAT) that can be attached to any file or folder. Photos included.

    Why it matters:

    • Most users and certainly the professionals often have assets spread across many project folders; tags let them locate related items without moving files.
    • Tags act as lightweight metadata, enabling better project tracking and reporting.
    • Proton Mail already uses labels; extending a similar concept to Drive creates a consistent experience across the Proton suite.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • Store tags as encrypted metadata on the client side, preserving zero‑knowledge.
    • Add an “Add Tag” option in the file‑context menu.
    • Support bulk‑tagging by selecting multiple items → “Add Tag”.
    • Take into account later Topic Map extensions like Occurrences and Associations

    Thank you for considering this addition. I’m happy to provide more details or test a prototype.

    Best,
    Mat Huppertz

    (Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)

    Hi Proton team,

    I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:

    Idea: Add free‑form tags (Topics or controlled vocabularies such as AAT) that can be attached to any file or folder. Photos included.

    Why it matters:

    • Most users and certainly the professionals often have assets spread across many project folders; tags let them locate related items without moving files.
    • Tags act as lightweight metadata, enabling better project tracking and reporting.
    • Proton Mail already uses labels; extending a similar concept to Drive creates a consistent experience across the Proton suite.

    Suggested implementation (high‑level):

    • Store tags as encrypted metadata on the… more
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14. Backup macOS Photos to photos on drive

    Would be great if the photos and albums in my photos app on my mac are backuped to drive photos. So then iOS phots are backup and macOS photos are backuped (I do not use icloud anymore because I do not trust Apple anymore). In this way I can have all my photos in 1 place.

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15. Destination Folder

    When scanning into Proton Docs, which is a great new feature, could we please have the option to select a DEFAULT destination folder for all of our scans. Thanks

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16. Photo date

    Please support photos taken before 1st January, 1970. Currently, these are all bundled together under January 1970 on the iOS Proton Drive app, and cannot be reached at all in a browser. Without this feature, Drive is useless for sharing my father's photos.

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17. Spreadsheet: protect cells at cell level. Just like Google Sheets.

    Again a feature that I supposed to be standard in a spreadsheet. After all we don't want our customers to mess up the sheet. And they will if they can.

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18. Add Conditional Sync Pause Feature for Proton Drive

    I use Proton Drive to back up certain files for a game. However, it causes significant performance issues when the game is running due to constant synchronization. Currently, I have to manually pause the syncing, which requires me to remember to manually sync the files later.

    A feature that pauses syncing based on specific conditions would be very helpful. These conditions could include:

    • When a window is in full-screen mode
    • When certain processes are running (like games)

    This feature would benefit not only gamers but also anyone who needs a stable internet connection during critical tasks.

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19. pictures in Proton Sheets

    I know it's early, but until Proton office apps allow me to add pictures to sheets, docs, and slides I can't fully switch. Would love to see this added soon!

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20. Auto trim Trash item older the XX days

    Compared to other Web Drive providers, Proton Drive lacks a feature where items whose 'Deleted Time' exceeds a certain threshold (i.e. 30 days) get automatically deleted by the system.
    There are a number of reasons as to why this might be so. One possible reason could be that, due to data encryption on Proton's side, they cannot view certain metadata of the file, such as its 'Deleted Time'. This would then exclude any attempts by the server to perform housekeeping duties.

    The solution is to move the deletion routine into the user clients instead. All the server has to do is track a new variable storing the number of days for trash retention, which the user would set to their preference. When a client app connects to the Drive, it would retrieve the stored value and then perform the deletion routine. To minimise server traffic, clients should only do the check once every 24 hours.

    For browser clients, the user would have to click into the Trash folder and click on a specific button, which would manually initiate the deletion process. I'm sure some client-side JavaScript could easily do this securely.

    Compared to other Web Drive providers, Proton Drive lacks a feature where items whose 'Deleted Time' exceeds a certain threshold (i.e. 30 days) get automatically deleted by the system.
    There are a number of reasons as to why this might be so. One possible reason could be that, due to data encryption on Proton's side, they cannot view certain metadata of the file, such as its 'Deleted Time'. This would then exclude any attempts by the server to perform housekeeping duties.

    The solution is to move the deletion routine into the user clients instead. All the server has to do… more

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