Plugin
Better File Link
Add better external file links to notes.
- Overview
- Updates
- Privacy
Select and add external file links directly within Obsidian without drag-and-drop. Customize link prefixes, toggle file extension visibility, and choose whether to open files or their containing folders. Embed various file types seamlessly into your notes for better organization.
Better File Link for Obsidian

An Obsidian plugin that streamlines adding external file links to your notes. Say goodbye to manual drag-and-drop - select files directly within Obsidian's interface.
✨ Key Features
- Seamless File Selection: Choose files without leaving Obsidian
- Customizable Link Prefixes: Add custom prefixes for multiple file links
- Flexible Display Options: Toggle file extensions visibility
- Smart Link Behavior: Choose between opening files or their containing folders
- File Embedding: Embed files directly in your notes
🎯 Supported File Types
For Embedding
- Documents: MD
- Images: PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, SVG
- Audio: MP3, WebM, WAV, M4A, OGG, 3GP, FLAC
- Video: MP4, WebM, OGV
- Documents: PDF
🚀 Quick Start
- Press
Cmd/Ctrl + Pto open the command palette - Search for "Add file link"
- Click "Select files"
- Choose your desired files
- Toggle embedding option if needed
- Click "Add file link"
🎮 Demo
⚙️ Configuration
Customization Options
- List Style: Configure prefix characters for multiple file links
- File Extensions: Toggle visibility of file extensions
- Link Behavior: Choose between opening files or their containing folders

📝 Changelog
1.1.3
- Added short links option to settings [#10]
1.1.2
- Security enhancement: Updated moment.js
1.1.1
- Fixed Windows path compatibility issues [#1]
1.1.0
- Introduced file embedding feature
- Added select options in pop-up [#3]
[View full changelog on GitHub]
🤝 Contributing
- Bug Reports & Feature Requests: Visit our GitHub Issues
- Icon Design: Special thanks to Olli Graphics
📫 Support
Having issues or suggestions? Feel free to:
- Open an issue on GitHub
- Join the discussion in the Obsidian community
Made with ❤️ for the Obsidian community
Created
Aug 24, 2021
Last updated
Feb 5, 2025
Updates
11 releases
Downloads
35k
Compatible with
1.7.7+
License
MIT