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ajthen
New member | Level 2
10 years ago
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Can I save multiple photos from Dropbox to the camera roll on my iPhone?

Is there a way to save multiple images to my camera roll all at one time on my iphone. I am using drop box a lot but have to click on every image and view it individually before I can save it to my c...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    8 years ago
    jt5 wrote:

    ... and there is no true way to add a "File" app location to the phone.

     

    "Files" is an Apple app in and of itself (part of iOS 11) that allows you to connect to other cloud storage systems all in a single app. You can add your Dropbox account to it (along with other cloud service accounts) and access them all in a single application along with files that are stored on your phone from other applications.

     

    If you select Save to Files you can easily select multiple photos from your Camera Roll and upload them to Dropbox.

     

    Four photos selected; choose Save to FilesOnce in Files, select your Dropbox account

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Jane
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9 years ago
 Hey @krisgent, 
 
Thanks for the detailed reply and the screenshots, I appreciate that a lot! 
 
I was able to go through the same steps with you, please let me clarify below. 
 
Seems that the issue you have experienced is because the gallery does not recognize the new Dropbox folder that was created to store the downloaded photos. The files are exported to your device as expected, though the pictures may not appear on your gallery. 
 
To get past that, you‘ll have to go to your “My files” folder on your mobile and choose to “Move” your downloaded pictures inside your DCIM or any other folder that is also reflected on your gallery. 
 
Hope this is helpful to you. Please keep me updated on how this works for you here!
 
Kind regards, 
JaneA
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krisgent
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago

Hello Jane

 

Thank you, I did it! And this time I saved 2 images, they appeared on my gallery after 10 minutes or so.. But then I tried to save 6, it doesn't appear even after 1 hour.. Agan, theoretically it IS there, but in real - not.

 

I guess it can be something with transfering problem? Or maybe something with internal storage? I'm really out of thoughts :(

 

 

 

Thank you!

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    Jane
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    9 years ago

    Hey krisgent and Colw, 

     

    Thanks for your cooperation, I appreciate that a lot! 

     

    I was able to locate your support tickets and I've made sure that these have received a reply on our official support channel, so please feel free to include any additional information on your open request there, in order to have this oresolved as soon as possible. At your convenience, please check your inbox for our latest message and let me know here if you're unable to find it.
     
    Hope you have a great weekend ahead! 
     
    Warm regards, 
    JaneA

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