Need to see if your shared folder is taking up space on your dropbox 👨‍💻? Find out how to check here.

Forum Discussion

NickRoss's avatar
NickRoss
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago
Solved

How can I open files from the website locally?

I have recently read the article From Web To Desktop . This article is 5 years old. Today, I can't find a way to open files locally from the web browser. Is it possible to open files locally (using n...
desktop
Organize
sort
sync
Web
  • NickRoss's avatar
    NickRoss
    6 years ago

    Hi again.

     

    I have just installed Google Chrome and there are two (desired) options, "Open by native app" and "Open in finder". Works fine!😀 I was about to think those functions don't exist in Dropbox. I am working with a lots of documents needed to be linked and Dropbox links (URL) are super usseful only if those documents (including images) can be quickly opened and edited. 

     

    I am going to check what is problem with Safari (maybe something releted to OS security settings). 

     

    And yes, I have installed Dropbox application on desktop.

     

    All the best

     

     

Lusil's avatar
Lusil
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
6 years ago

Hmm. :thinking: In this case:

  • Could this be a shared file by any chance?
  • Do you have the desktop app installed?
  • Is the file visible in your Dropbox folder via Finder/File Explorer?

Let me know what you find, NickRoss!

NickRoss's avatar
NickRoss
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago

Hi again.

 

I have just installed Google Chrome and there are two (desired) options, "Open by native app" and "Open in finder". Works fine!😀 I was about to think those functions don't exist in Dropbox. I am working with a lots of documents needed to be linked and Dropbox links (URL) are super usseful only if those documents (including images) can be quickly opened and edited. 

 

I am going to check what is problem with Safari (maybe something releted to OS security settings). 

 

And yes, I have installed Dropbox application on desktop.

 

All the best

 

 

About Delete, edit, and organize

Solve issues with deleting, editing, and organizing files and folders in your Dropbox account with support 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!