Need to see if your shared folder is taking up space on your dropbox 👨💻? Find out how to check here.
Forum Discussion
GDGerlach344
9 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Can no longer host images using Dropbox?
I've been hosting an image for my PayPal checkout banner using the Public folder but today it is no longer showing up on PayPal. I assume that's because the Public folders are no longer actually publ...
- 9 years agoHave a look at https://milanaryal.com/hosting-images-with-dropbox-on-your-website/ - however, please note that it is NOT guaranteed that it will work, Dropbox are removing lots of access to hosting images on third party sites.
Mark
Super User II
9 years agoPlease see what Rich said, or, the link I posted with work arounds.
If those do not work Kasimir then I'm afraid there is no work around. Note that Dropbox simply isnt a hosting tool and so shouldnt be expected to work as one.
If those do not work Kasimir then I'm afraid there is no work around. Note that Dropbox simply isnt a hosting tool and so shouldnt be expected to work as one.
Kasimir
9 years agoExplorer | Level 4
To share a picture in a forum, you need a clean ending (.png or .jpg ...). Dropbox loses one of the most useful functions;
Easily deploy files.
Easily deploy files.
- Rich9 years ago
Super User II
Kasimir wrote:
To share a picture in a forum, you need a clean ending (.png or .jpg ...).No, you don't, at least not on most sites. There are some forum packages that may require it, but most that I post on do not.
The image below is coming from a share link in my Dropbox account, using the ?raw=1 parameter.

- Kasimir9 years agoExplorer | Level 4
And this works in any forum? I don't think so... This is user annoy ...
:unamused:
About View, download, and export
Need support with viewing, downloading, and exporting files and folders from your Dropbox account? Find help from the Dropbox Community.
The Dropbox Community team is active from Monday to Friday. We try to respond to you as soon as we can, usually within 2 hours.
If you need more help you can view your support options (expected response time for an email or ticket is 24 hours), or contact us on X, Facebook or Instagram.
For more info on available support options for your Dropbox plan, see this article.
If you found the answer to your question in this Community thread, please 'like' the post to say thanks and to let us know it was useful!