Proton has outlined a set of improvements to Drive covering faster transfers, mobile document scanning and more capable spreadsheets. Its 14 April update is a recap of work delivered during the opening months of 2026, rather than a claim that every feature launched on the same day.
For someone using Drive to move files between a phone and computer, the practical changes include saving files directly into Drive on Android and iOS, scanning documents on both platforms, and uploading entire folders from Android.
Faster transfers need a local comparison
Proton reports upload improvements of up to 60 per cent on iOS and up to 30 per cent on the web, alongside faster web downloads. It attributes the work partly to a shared software development kit that handles core file operations across its applications.
Those percentages are Proton’s measurements. They are not a promise about an Australian household’s broadband connection or a particular folder full of small files. Connection speed, file sizes and the device running the app can still affect the result.
For a useful check, time a representative transfer using the files you normally move. A photo collection, a single large video and a folder of documents can place different demands on the service. Keep a local copy until you have confirmed that the uploaded files open correctly on another device.
Scanning and spreadsheet compatibility
Document scanning removes some of the steps involved in photographing a paper document, saving the image and then uploading it separately. It can be useful for receipts or records that need to be available away from home. After scanning, check that the page edges, small print and all pages of a document are readable before discarding any original you need to retain.
The update also describes changes to Proton Sheets, including hidden sheets, more paste options, custom formulas in conditional formatting and data validation, and support for the SWITCH function. ODS import, editing and export are listed as being in beta.
ODS support may help people moving spreadsheets between services, but opening a file is only the first compatibility check. Formulas, formatting and the values that drive a decision should be checked after the move. Keep the original workbook until the transferred version has been verified.
Proton also repeats its intention to build a Linux client. In this April recap, that remains a future priority, so it should not be counted as an available desktop option when choosing a service today.
The broader question is whether Drive supports the files and devices you use and whether you can recover a working copy when something goes wrong. Find more on that distinction in Cloud Storage & Backup.
Source: Proton, “Proton Drive’s strong start to 2026”, 14 April 2026. Product image: Proton.
