Dropbox is a great place to safely share and store your stuff. Whether you’re using the desktop app, dropbox.com, or the mobile app, it's easy to save content in your Dropbox account.
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You can easily save and sync your files to Dropbox using all your devices.
The same is true for deleting files—any file you delete from a shared folder gets deleted for everyone else in that shared folder. And anything you delete from a team folder gets deleted for everyone else in the team folder. Accidentally delete something from a shared or team folder? No problem. With file recovery, you can simply restore that file back to the folder.
Saving files on dropbox.com
One of the easiest ways to upload files to Dropbox is with the Dropbox website. Simply sign in to dropbox.com, and then drag-and-drop files from your computer. Or, if you prefer, you can select “Upload files” to choose a file. Note that there’s a 50 GB file size limit when uploading through the website. If you have a bigger file, use the Dropbox desktop app instead.
Saving files directly to the Dropbox desktop app
You can also save files directly to the Dropbox desktop app, or to the “Dropbox” folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). To do so, just drag and drop files from other folders to the Dropbox desktop app or the “Dropbox” folder. You can also use the “Save as” menu option found in most applications, or cut and paste. Files Dropbox desktop app or the “Dropbox” folder will automatically sync to all of your devices, so you can access those files wherever you are.
Saving files on the Dropbox mobile apps
Need to share those amazing cat photos? You can easily upload files, photos, and videos from your mobile device with the Dropbox mobile app.
To add files manually on your iOS device, just open the Dropbox app, tap the ( + ) button, then select Upload photos. To add files on an Android device, follow the same steps and then select Upload photos or videos.
Note: You can also set photos and videos to upload automatically. To do so, check out Dropbox camera uploads.
Private vs. shared files
Keep in mind that whatever method you use to upload files, any file you save to a shared folder (indicated by a folder with an icon of people on it) or team folder (indicated by a folder with a building icon on it) can be seen by everyone with access to that folder. If you’re saving something private, be sure to save it in a folder only you can see (indicated by a folder without any icon on it).
Deleting files
The same is true for deleting files—any file you delete from a shared folder gets deleted for everyone else in that shared folder. And anything you delete from a team folder gets deleted for everyone else in the team folder. Accidentally delete something from a shared or team folder? No problem. With file recovery, you can simply restore that file back to the folder.
Saving files on dropbox.com
One of the easiest ways to upload files to Dropbox is with the Dropbox website. Simply sign in to dropbox.com, and then drag-and-drop files from your computer. Or, if you prefer, you can select “Upload files” to choose a file. Note that there’s a 50 GB file size limit when uploading through the website. If you have a bigger file, use the Dropbox desktop app instead.
Saving files directly to the Dropbox desktop app
You can also save files directly to the Dropbox desktop app, or to the “Dropbox” folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). To do so, just drag and drop files from other folders to the Dropbox desktop app or the “Dropbox” folder. You can also use the “Save as” menu option found in most applications, or cut and paste. Files Dropbox desktop app or the “Dropbox” folder will automatically sync to all of your devices, so you can access those files wherever you are.
Saving files on the Dropbox mobile apps
Need to share those amazing cat photos? You can easily upload files, photos, and videos from your mobile device with the Dropbox mobile app.
To add files manually on your iOS device, just open the Dropbox app, tap the ( + ) button, then select Upload photos. To add files on an Android device, follow the same steps and then select Upload photos or videos.
Note: You can also set photos and videos to upload automatically. To do so, check out Dropbox camera uploads.
Private vs. shared files
Keep in mind that whatever method you use to upload files, any file you save to a shared folder (indicated by a folder with an icon of people on it) or team folder (indicated by a folder with a building icon on it) can be seen by everyone with access to that folder. If you’re saving something private, be sure to save it in a folder only you can see (indicated by a folder without any icon on it).
Deleting files
The same is true for deleting files—any file you delete from a shared folder gets deleted for everyone else in that shared folder. And anything you delete from a team folder gets deleted for everyone else in the team folder. Accidentally delete something from a shared or team folder? No problem. With file recovery, you can simply restore that file back to the folder.
Working offline
On a flight? Or maybe your internet is down? Don’t worry, any edits you make to a file will automatically sync to Dropbox the next time you're back online. You can also make files available or folders available for offline viewing on your mobile device. Dropbox lets you work anywhere, anytime, without missing a beat.
Common questions
Got a question about saving and storing your stuff? We’ve likely got an answer. If you have a question that’s not listed here, check out help.dropbox.com for more answers.
How do I know my stuff is in a place my team can use?
Team members can access any online content that has been shared with them. If you make changes to a file that you marked local while offline, it’ll sync when you’re back online.
On the move and need to sync a file? You can sync files with your mobile device. Just open the Dropbox app, tap the ( + ) button, choose the file you want to upload, and wait for the green check. You can now see the file when you get to your computer or go on the web.
Upload a file on dropbox.com
To upload a file on the web, simply select the Upload files button. Then, choose the file you want to upload. Once the green check mark appears, you’ll be able to see the file on your computer or mobile device.
Upload a file with File Explorer or Finder
First, either save the file you want to your Dropbox folder using Save as from the application you’re working in, or drag a file from another folder or your desktop to the Dropbox folder on your computer. Then, wait for the magical green check mark. You’re done. You can now see the file on the web or your mobile device.
Upload a file with the Dropbox desktop app
If you’re using the Dropbox desktop app, you can upload a file by dragging it directly to the app. When it syncs, you’ll see the green check mark appear. And that’s it!
You can also create Microsoft Office files and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly in the Dropbox desktop app. Click the Create button. Your file will automatically sync to your Dropbox.
Upload a file from your mobile device
On the move and need to sync a file? You can sync files with your mobile device. Just open the Dropbox app, tap the ( + ) button, choose the file you want to upload, and wait for the green check. You can now see the file when you get to your computer or go on the web.
Upload a file on dropbox.com
To upload a file on the web, simply select the Upload files button. Then, choose the file you want to upload. Once the green check mark appears, you’ll be able to see the file on your computer or mobile device.
Upload a file with File Explorer or Finder
First, either save the file you want to your Dropbox folder using Save as from the application you’re working in, or drag a file from another folder or your desktop to the Dropbox folder on your computer. Then, wait for the magical green check mark. You’re done. You can now see the file on the web or your mobile device.
Upload a file with the Dropbox desktop app
If you’re using the Dropbox desktop app, you can upload a file by dragging it directly to the app. When it syncs, you’ll see the green check mark appear. And that’s it!
You can also create Microsoft Office files and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly in the Dropbox desktop app. Click the Create button. Your file will automatically sync to your Dropbox.
Upload a file from your mobile device
On the move and need to sync a file? You can sync files with your mobile device. Just open the Dropbox app, tap the ( + ) button, choose the file you want to upload, and wait for the green check. You can now see the file when you get to your computer or go on the web.
