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How do I download a file?

We gather a variety of publicly available documents, including tif, pdf, and las formats.

Subscription requirement: File downloads require a paid subscription starting with Essential.

This article explains how to download files from an individual well. If you need to download files across multiple wells, see the section below on bulk downloads.

Download Files from a Single Well

Use the Files tab when working within the Well Details page of a specific well.

1. Navigate to the Well Details.
2. Click the Files tab (at the bottom of the tabbed list).
3. Locate the document you would like to download (PDF, TIFF, LAS, etc.).
4. Click the system gear next to the file name, then select Download.

 

To download multiple files from the same well:

1. Select the checkboxes next to the files.
2. Click Download Selected.

 

Note: Not all wells in the platform may have associated documents. If you wish to refine your search to display only those wells with available documents, you can utilize the "Has Files" filter. Alternatively, you can apply the "Has Logs" filter to view only wells that contain well logs. 

Download Files from Multiple Wells

If you need documents from more than one well at a time, WellDatabase includes a bulk download tool the Document Finder. 

This tool allows you to:

•  Filter by document type
•  Load a Saved Search
•  Select documents across multiple wells
•  Download up to 100 documents per request 

Bulk downloads across multiple wells require a Pro subscription.

•  Essential and Plus plans allow downloads from individual wells only.
•  Pro includes bulk document downloads using Tools → Document Finder.


For step-by-step instructions on downloading multiple documents at once, see: Can I download files from multiple wells at one time?

Accessing Files Using the WellDatabase API

The API allows users to retrieve documents without using the user interface with the Pro subscription level.

API exports are typically used when:

• Integrating WellDatabase with internal systems
• Automating recurring document retrieval
• Building custom reporting workflows

For full endpoint details and implementation guidance, see: How do I export documents with the WellDatabase API?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a paid subscription to download files?
Yes. File downloads require an Essential, Plus, or Pro subscription. The Lite (free) plan does not include file downloads.

Q: How do I download files from multiple wells at once?
Bulk downloads across multiple wells are available on the Pro plan using Document Finder. See How to Download Multiple Files Using Document Finder for full instructions.

Q: Can I export documents using the API?
Yes. API document exports are available on the Pro subscription level.

Q: What is the difference between Essential, Plus, and Pro for downloads?

• Essential: Download files from individual wells.
• Plus: Same single-well download capability, plus access to the advanced LAS log viewer.
• Pro: Includes all Essential and Plus download capabilities, plus bulk downloads across multiple wells using Document Finder and API export access.

Q: Can I view PDF or TIFF files without downloading them?
Yes. Essential, Plus, or Pro subscriptions allow PDF and TIFF documents to be viewed directly in the browser.

Q: Can I view LAS files without downloading them?
Yes. LAS files can be viewed in-browser with a Plus or Pro subscription.

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How do I find wells with logs?

What data is contained in Well File Records?

 

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