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Re: Save Video From Dropbox To Desktop

How can I download a video from Dropbox and then upload it to YouTube?

johnmvip
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How do I download a video from dropbox onto my desktop to upload to Youtube?

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farhantejani
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I meant on your computer. Sorry for the confusion.

johnmvip
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I think I do...I am on it right now typing back to you on my laptop

farhantejani
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Ok, this is the last way I can think to download a file:

 

1) Click on the "Share" button, then select "Create a link"

 

Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 8.53.46 PM.png

2) Then click "Copy link."

Screen Shot 2018-06-04 at 8.54.04 PM.png

3) Now you will have something like

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1abcdefghijklmn/YOUR-FILE?dl=0

copied to your clipboard. Paste it into your web browser and change the last

...dl=0

to

...dl=1

then go to the web page. It should present you with a download screen.

 

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Lusil
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Hey there @johnmvip, thanks for posting your question on the Forum and welcome aboard! 
 
I just wanted to follow up on this and check if you were able to get back to what @farhantejani suggested. Were you able to resolve your concern in the end?
 
If you’re still having some trouble with this, let us know and we’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible. In the mean time, have a wonderful day ahead! :grin:

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johnmvip
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I just checked back to see if you had left a response, and saw you did. I tried your last method and it worked like a charm, except as soon as I changed the 0 to a 1 and hit enter it just downloaded the video automatically to my downloads...Thanks so much for all your great help! I was at a dead end, but now moving forward! Very happy!

johnmvip
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all good now, thanks

therootofit
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Where is the share button? Within the video?

Lusil
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Hey there @therootofit

If this is a shared link or an individual shared file, then you won't see a Share button. 

If this is a file in a shared folder though, you should be able to see it. 

If I've misunderstood your concern, please don't hesitate to get back to me. Thanks!


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Bob L
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The problem is the format. The Dropbox version is not compatible

Lusil
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Hey @Bob L, thanks for nudging us on this thread. 

 

I'd be happy to help, I'll just need more info just so that I can have a better understanding of your concern. For example:

  • Are you trying to download a file directly from the website?
  • What is the extension of the file that you're trying to download?
  • Are you getting any specific errors? If so, could you send me a screenshot (without any personal info)?

Any additional details you could share would be very helpful. Thanks!


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