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blunderbuss
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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Preview files directly within List/Grid folder view on the website

The core 'ask' is for the ability to launch a Preview without loading a new page. Ideally, this would function somewhat similarly to Mac's "preview" spacebar function - bringing up a sort of "pop-up preview" window overlay which launches the file without requiring navigation away from the file's folder location.

 

I like to imagine a Play button appears when the mouse hovers over an icon in List or Grid view. Or, like Mac's Finder, the ability to use keyboard navigation through List or Grid, followed by a key command which would launch the Preview. Doesn't have to be spacebar.

Users could then Preview audio & video files (& photos/docs/etc.) without requiring new page navigation. And, Users could still utilize the Selection boxes within the same Folder View independently of the Preview function, allowing for action to be taken on any number of selected items at any point throughout the Previewing process.


My personal use case is: I upload raw files from multiple sources (phone + desktop) to Dropbox and end up with gobs of audio & video files that need to be sifted through, yet I have no streamlined way to screen them without either a) new tabs, b) an external tracking system, or c) another workflow altogether.

Other use cases: Photographers could more easily organize large batch uploads. Technicians could more easily review documentation. Music producers could more easily screen for the right snare sample. Proud moms and dads could more easily show pictures & videos of their kids.

 

Just an idea! Thank you for your product, you all are great. I used to be your neighbor at Ubisoft on Brannan St. in San Francisco 🙂

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    Walter
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    This idea is open. 
     
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    Hey blunderbuss, I'm a Product Manager here at Dropbox. Thank you for sharing this idea and providing details about your use case. It goes a long way in helping us improve the product! 

    Would you be okay with us reaching out to you via the email associated with your community account to get some additional feedback from you?

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    blunderbuss
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    Hi simonDBX, yes of course, I'd be glad to provide any additional info! I'll be on the lookout for your team's message.

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    Hey everyone!

     

    The Dropbox team is currently reviewing this idea. Once we have any updates, we'll share them with you.

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    Hannah
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    Hey everyone, this idea has been delivered!
     
    It's our "Quick view" feature that's become recently available on dropbox.com, which you can find out more about here.
     
    Thank you for your support!
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    blunderbuss
    Explorer | Level 4

    Just following up to say that this feature is amazing! I love being able to scroll through all sorts of file types without leaving their housed folder. It's simplified bulk operations and everyday use alike. It's exactly what I was hoping for and I can't thank you all enough!!