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Hickcup003
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3 months ago

How can I download a PDF file shared by a Dropbox shared link?

I received a link to a Drop Box PDF file of Drawings.  I want to download it as a PDF and edit it in Blue Beam software program and save the edited files to my computer.  However, when I click on the...
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Dell_Dropbox
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3 months ago

Hickcup003​ Its possible the person who shared to PDF with you created a view-only version of the link, and disabled downloads. 

First, follow Jay's recommendation and see which options you have. If you don't see download, I'd contact the person who sent the link and have them create a new one that allows downloads.

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