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Smart File Viewer
A file viewer that works out the file type and previews it, from PDFs to spreadsheets to video.
ABOUT THIS COMPONENT
Smart File Viewer is a flexible Retool custom component that automatically identifies the input file type and renders it with the appropriate viewer. It supports files from uploads, direct URLs, Google Drive/Docs links, and Base64 strings.
KEY FEATURES
Automatic file type detection
Supports URL, upload, and Base64 inputs
Preview for PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, JSON, text, image, and video
Google Docs/Drive preview support
Blob-based rendering for consistency
Responsive UI and dynamic resizing
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