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Folder Download
Hello,
is it possible to download an entire dropboxfolder throug API V2
as a zip folder like the dropbox.com homepage would do it?
cheers
7 Replies
- Greg-DB
Dropbox Community Moderator
No, unfortunately the Dropbox API doesn't offer the ability to download folders as zips, but I'll be sure to pass this along as feedback. Hi,
thank you for your replie!
Can you tell me an efficient way to download the folder as a zip data?
thanks in advance
- Greg-DBSince the API doesn't offer a way to download the folder as a zip like this, you'll need to iterate through each desired file in the folder and download each one normally.
Ok, so I have to download first all files of the folder at once
and then zip them to one file?
cheers
- Greg-DBYes, you'll need to download all of the files and then zip them as necessary.
Note that shouldn't try to download all files simultaneously though, as that could trigger rate limiting or exhaust your network connection, depending on how many files there are. You should decide on some maximum number of files to download simultaneously. Ok, thx for the reply
- Greg-DBThe Dropbox API now offers the ability to download folders as zips:
https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#files-download_zip
If you're using an official SDK, there will also be a corresponding method for this endpoint.
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