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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.2 votes -
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…
8 votes -
Move photos from files to photos area
Please allow ability to easily move picture files currently stored in "Files" to "Photos."
274 votes -
hide "saving" rotating wheel icon in proton docs
Please have an option to remove the spinning wheel "Saving" icon next to your document title as you type. It is distracting while thinking and typing. I have "disable animations" turned on in accessibility settings and so i was surprised to see the save icon still changes ever time i start or stop typing. It would be really nice to not have a constantly moving element right in my line of sight while I am working. Thank you!
2 votes -
File tags, tag views, and at-rest encryption
I'm currently a user of both Proton Drive and Standard Notes (SN). Both products serve different needs, but I can envision a world in which the best aspects of SN are merged into Proton Drive.
A big weakness of Proton Drive's local file sync functionality comes from the fact that all files must be sync'd and that there is no opportunity to keep them encrypted at-rest. While users can certainly introduce a separate encryption/decryption step to the process of manipulating files, this opens up a window of vulnerability in which any locally running application with shell access can read the file; this is clearly unacceptable for sensitive data.
Secondly, Proton Drive's reliance on a strict hierarchical file structure fails to leverage its cloud-based architecture to deliver a flexible user experience in which files can be organized and accessed via multiple contexts (i.e. just as you can add the same photo to multiple albums, you should be able to access the same file via different contexts). While users can introduce a separate file tagging step to the process and construct views using links, this is cumbersome, the implementation is platform-specific, and it introduces multiple additional points of failure for the user.
I propose a multi-stage solution to address these shortcomings (these would be implemented in sequence until we have the final solution):
1. Introduce the ability to exclude some files from the sync process, keeping them remotely encrypted and only accessible via the web client (this protects sensitive data from being accessible locally by bad actors)
2. Introduce the ability to define tags, apply those tags to files, and define tag views (logical combinations of tags) that can be sync'd as a virtual view (e.g. "/My 2025 Documents/" is a view that captures the combination of tags "format/document" and "year/2025")
3. Introduce the ability to specify a secondary encryption key to keep files encrypted at-rest even if they are sync'd; this then leads into...
4. Introduce a native client that offers both local and remote file browsing, file management, and document editing and also supports tags, tag views, and secondary encryption/decryption for local files (i.e. the singular "Proton Drive" app in which you manage and access all of your files, tags, and views)If these features are implemented, they would neatly bridge the gap between Proton Drive and Standard Notes:
- the low-level sync mechanism would continue to operate as expected
- files could be part of multiple views / contexts (or not be part of any)
- security would be maintained at-rest for sensitive data
- document creation and editing could be managed from a native application that has access to both local and remote filesI know this proposal encompasses multiple features, but I felt it was important to present them all at once in order to portray a complete and functional end-state.
Thank you for reading.
I'm currently a user of both Proton Drive and Standard Notes (SN). Both products serve different needs, but I can envision a world in which the best aspects of SN are merged into Proton Drive.
A big weakness of Proton Drive's local file sync functionality comes from the fact that all files must be sync'd and that there is no opportunity to keep them encrypted at-rest. While users can certainly introduce a separate encryption/decryption step to the process of manipulating files, this opens up a window of vulnerability in which any locally running application with shell access can read the…
6 votes -
“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.me5 votes -
# 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…
2 votes -
# 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…
2 votes -
# 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…
2 votes -
# 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…
2 votes -
Export all Drive data
Please provide a feature like "Take Out" from Google, I constantly make backups of all my data to an offline drive, downloading everything manually is really time consuming.
232 votes -
Make each tab remember and reopen at the last position/scroll location.
Please add a feature where each sheet/tab remembers and restores my last scroll/view position when I switch back to it, rather than resetting to the beginning every time. This would greatly improve my workflow. Thank you.
2 votes -
Allow saving Proton Sheets directly into locally synced Proton Drive folders
Currently, Proton Sheets documents cannot be saved into folders that are locally replicated via Proton Drive. This means any sheet created or edited in Proton Sheets remains cloud-only and is inaccessible from the local file system.
Being able to save a Proton Sheet directly into a synced folder — even as an auto-converted .xlsx — would greatly improve usability and make the ecosystem more practical for professional use.
Thank you for considering this.
2 votes -
Easy Switch for Google Photos
The function of "Easy Switch from Google Photos to Proton Drive" facilitates a seamless and swift transition of your photos from Google Photos to Proton Drive officially, streamlining the process of transferring images between both platforms.
213 votes -
View only mode for Proton Doc
Usually some docs get finalized, and edits should not be done more. Can a doc save its status when changed to view only?
10 votes -
Longer expiration data period when sharing a Proton Drive file
Maybe there is some technical obstacle that You do not offer longer link expiry date when sharing a file? It seems to be just a few months maximum, while I would like to set the expiry like 2 years from now. Ideally also ticking option to also delete the file once the period is over.
11 votes -
Invite users to access a folder that was originally shared with you
Make it possible to share a folder/document that was originally shared with you. So if user A invited me to collaborate on a folder, I want to be able to share it with user B. Currently, only the maker of the folder/file can share the folder/file with other users, making teams very dependent on user A. Would be great if we could get this, thanks!
2 votes -
Label folders / files
Have the ability to label (shared) folders / files and use the labels to quickly filter / search your folders / files
7 votes -
Offline support for documents on iOS
When I have no internet on my iPhone and I open Proton Drive, the spinner keeps going indefinitely even if I have offline documents. Having this flow defeats the purpose of having offline documents in the first place because when I am offline I cannot access them.
8 votes -
Improve update time for filters
In Proton Mail, when adding or modifying a Filter the update time is extremely long. I often need to make an update and then check back in the next day to see if it has worked. I get that it's doing some reindexing or something but these update times are absolutely awful and make working via filters extremely cumbersome.
While we're at it, improvements to the filter add/edit UI would be great. Comparing to GMail, I can type in a search of my inbox and then just "turn this search into a filter" pretty easily. In Proton, I have to navigate to the settings and then create the filter and there's no ability to test-see what emails would/wouldn't be hit by the filter (which makes sense since the update time is so long that such a feature could not exist until that is dealt with.
In Proton Mail, when adding or modifying a Filter the update time is extremely long. I often need to make an update and then check back in the next day to see if it has worked. I get that it's doing some reindexing or something but these update times are absolutely awful and make working via filters extremely cumbersome.
While we're at it, improvements to the filter add/edit UI would be great. Comparing to GMail, I can type in a search of my inbox and then just "turn this search into a filter" pretty easily. In Proton, I have to…
2 votes
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