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KHAIR
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Sharing a PDF file from Safari to Dropbox on mobile saves it as a .php file

Hi when I try to save a pdf file from safari by using the share button it always save it as login.php even if I change the automatic option into pdf. I always have to save it through files or a diffe...
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Walter
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3 years ago

Hey KHAIR, sorry to hear you're having issues with this.


Can you clarify if you're trying to download this file from your browser or just share it or export it to another app you're using?

 

Also, could you try another browser and let us know if you get the same results?

 

Thanks!

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KHAIR
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago
Hi Im sharing it not downloading it. Once I share to any other app it’s sent as pdf except for Dropbox. I have no other browser.
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    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    Hey KHAIR, if you want to share the file, I would suggest creating and sharing a Dropbox link instead.

     

    Can you try and let us know if that works for you?

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      KHAIR
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago
      I think you misunderstood me. Im sharing from safari to save the file not to send from dropbox to someone else
      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        3 years ago

        Hi KHAIR, the Dropbox mobile app won't automatically convert webpage files to a PDF file. 

         

        You'll need to try saving it to your device first as a PDF, and then upload it to Dropbox.

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