Previously, PDF files stored in Attachment fields would open with an inline preview inside Airtable.
Recently, clicking the same PDF files now forces a direct download ("Save as" dialog) instead of showing the preview.
This happens even though:
- The field is still an Attachment field
- The file type is PDF
- The file opens correctly if re-uploaded manually
This behavior worked correctly before and appears to have changed recently.
Is this an intentional change in Airtable’s attachment preview behavior, or a regression?
If intentional, what is the recommended way to maintain inline previews for PDFs generated via automations or external sources?
