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ashmitp869
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1 year ago
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Issue with URL Link Behavior Between PBI Desktop and PBI Service

Hi All, I have a PBI Desktop file that contains a URL link. When clicking on the Web URL, it automatically downloads the PDF file instead of opening it in the browser. In the PBI Desktop...
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  • Ritaf1983's avatar
    Ritaf1983
    1 year ago

    Hi ashmitp869 

    This is expected behavior due to the way browsers handle URL clicks in Power BI Service.
    Power BI Desktop handles file download differently because it's a local application, while Power BI Service runs in a web browser, and the browser decides whether to download or open based on the server's HTTP headers (especially Content-Disposition).
    To fix this, you would need the server to serve the PDF with Content-Disposition: attachment, or alternatively, use a workaround like linking through a download page or a Power Automate flow.

    If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly