Enabling file downloads is a common requirement in Vue applications, from exporting reports to downloading user-generated content. As the creator of CoreUI with over 11 years of Vue development experience since 2014, I’ve implemented file download functionality in numerous production applications. The most effective solution is to create a blob URL and trigger the download programmatically using an anchor element. This approach works for both API-fetched files and client-generated content.

Programmatically downloading files in JavaScript enables dynamic file generation and download functionality without server-side processing. As the creator of CoreUI with extensive JavaScript experience since 2000, I’ve implemented file downloads in numerous dashboard applications for data export features. The most reliable approach creates a temporary anchor element with a blob URL and programmatically triggers a click event. This method works across all modern browsers and supports various file types including text, CSV, and binary data.