Is it possible to have a download link that downloads an image instead of opens a page?

I would like an image download to start in the background when a button is clicked, as is the norm. Instead squarespace opens a page, requiring an additional right-click step. I can't seem to find how to prevent this.

When using a link, you have the option of page, file,  etc. so I don't understand why when choosing a file, it opens a page regardless.

I am using a code block, but this seems to be the case whatever method i use, such as buttons, forms etc.

my current html code is:

<a href="/s/DM042_Wallpaper_Phone.jpg" download="jonpxl_wallpaper_DM042_phone" target="_blank" class="button">WALLPAPER</a>

2 hours ago, JonJonJon said:

I would like an image download to start in the background when a button is clicked, as is the norm. Instead squarespace opens a page, requiring an additional right-click step. I can't seem to find how to prevent this.

 

When using a link, you have the option of page, file,  etc. so I don't understand why when choosing a file, it opens a page regardless.

 

I am using a code block, but this seems to be the case whatever method i use, such as buttons, forms etc.

my current html code is:

<a href="/s/DM042_Wallpaper_Phone.jpg" download="jonpxl_wallpaper_DM042_phone" target="_blank" class="button">WALLPAPER</a>

 

You mean to trigger download when button click?

@bangank36 yes, to trigger a download. Unfortunately I can't get my site to do that, whether that's through squarespace tools such as buttons etc, or via html

Hi @bangank36 I was wondering if you had a spare moment to help me with this hopefully very small issue? thank you.

Hi, is anyone able to help on this problem? It seems like it would be an easy fix and quite a common question.

I have been looking for the exact same thing. Such a bummer that there is no answer for this question. Does anyone know how to trigger the download of an image file instead of it opening on a page? It would be highly appreciated!