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How do I view a directory of pics as thumbnails instead of file details (as an alternative)???

How do I view a directory of pics as thumbnails instead of file details (as an alternative)???

Stephanie B.24
New member | Level 1

I have a directory of pics. I used to get a little preview pic of each one. Now all there is is the file information. is there a way to toggle the display so I can see the pics as preview/thumbnail?
Here is an example:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zolbjagj4quslny/AAAP2lKQc8CxurnQR8GmqhmIa?dl=0

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Ed
Dropbox Staff

Hi there

Sorry for the late response - are you still having issues?




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Stephanie B.24
New member | Level 1

Of course I needed a workaround, but I still need the answer... thanks.

Frank L.33
New member | Level 1

A friend just sent me a bunch of pics via dropbox.  But there are a lot of them in a list.  Is there a way to display them as thumbnails so I can tell which ones I want to look at without opening all of them individually?

Stefanie
Dropbox Staff

Hi all,

When you share a link to a folder, the recipient will have the ability to switch between a list view or a thumbnail view.

You can find this icon in the upper right corner just under "download":

 

I hope this helps.

Bernard L.2
Explorer | Level 4

The trouble isn't for those who a folder is shared with, the problem is for the account owner. I can only view my files as a list with details preceded by a very tiny mini-thumbnail. 

To view my own files as a contact sheet aka "icon-view" aka large thumbnails, I have to log out from a browser. Then open a new browser using a generated shared URL 

The only other work-around I can think of is to stay signed in and open a new private-browser window using a generated shared URL.

This is a PITA schenario to follow slowing my workflow. Negative productivity values here!

  1. Dropbox-SIGNED-IN-list-view-file-size-column-NO.jpg
  2. Dropbox-SIGNED-OUT-list-view-file-size-column-YES.jpg
  3. Dropbox-SIGNED-OUT-view-thumbnails.jpg

 




Stephanie B.24
New member | Level 1

Wow, Bernard. I have not needed this answer for over a year, but thank you for the very clear answer. I may need this in the future. All the best. -- S

Bernard L.2
Explorer | Level 4

Dropbox account owners —when signed-in— are not seeing the "file-size" column either. The only details shown are file-name and date of modification.

Dropbox developers, you can do better, and you should!!! 

Bernard L.2
Explorer | Level 4

My pleasure Stephanie 🙂  Cheers

 

Bernard L.2
Explorer | Level 4

I realized I needed to re-edit the screenshots I had posted. I hope that didn't cause Dropbox to generate additional email to announce that this thread has new comments! If so, my apologies.

Peace
 

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