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meganh32
2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
How to view previews of online-only files on desktop (like how you can in the mobile app)? - macOS
I'm trying to figure out how to see previews, specifically of .jpeg online files, on my mac desktop. I use Dropbox almost exclusively for photo management and it's frustrating not even being able to ...
Sam DBX
Community Manager
2 years agoHi everyone,
Sam from Community here.
Just to let you know that we've brought your reports to our team, and they are working on a solution.
We'll keep you updated here.
Thanks for your patience.
Sam
No_Icons_No_Dragon
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Thank you, Sam. I want to emphasize how frustrating and limiting it has become for creative professionals to use Dropbox since we no longer have the ability to preview icons. In fact, working with the system in its current state is nearly impossible. As you've seen in this thread, Dropbox is at risk of losing a significant number of users if this issue isn't resolved promptly. I, along with others, am actively exploring alternatives.
Please keep us informed about any progress, even if it's not favorable news. We require frequent updates. We need to continue our work, but if this problem can't be resolved swiftly, we'll be left with no other option but to seek alternatives.
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