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Export bulk Dropbox image folder URLs
The problem is that there are hundreds of photos. It is almost impossible to enter the URL for each rock sample manually. I need some automated way to copy the Dropbox photo URLs. You can use my script below to generate bulk Dropbox links. * Requires TamperMonkey or GreaseMonkey addon in your browser. I wrote a script to accomplish this: https://gist.github.com/tyhallcsu/89d6c672f93e94cbd651354b587306b4 This is a userscript that extracts image URLs from a Dropbox page and copies them to the clipboard when a button is clicked. The script creates a button on the page that, when clicked, scrolls to the bottom of the page, waits for new images to load, and extracts the image URLs. The script then joins the URLs into a string separated by newlines. It then puts the links on your clipboard with ?dl=0 replaced with ?raw=1 parameters. Floating button in the bottom right of your browser window: Code: // ==UserScript== // name Extract All Dropbox Image URLs in Folder to Clipboard // @namespace https://www.example.com/ // @version 3 // @description Extracts image URLs from a Dropbox page and copies them to the clipboard when a button is clicked. // @author Tyler Hall Tech // match https://www.dropbox.com/* // Grant GM_setClipboard // Grant GM_log // run-at document-idle // ==/UserScript== (function() { 'use strict'; const SECONDS_TO_WAIT_FOR_SCROLL = 1; // adjust as needed const DOWNLOAD_URL_REPLACEMENT = '?raw=1'; // function to get all image link elements function getImageLinks() { const imageLinks = document.querySelectorAll('a.dig-Link.sl-link--file[href*="dl=0"]'); return Array.from(imageLinks).map(link => link.getAttribute('href').replace(/\?dl=0$/, DOWNLOAD_URL_REPLACEMENT)); } // function to scroll to the bottom of the page and wait for new images to load async function waitForImagesToLoad() { window.scrollTo(0, document.body.scrollHeight); await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, SECONDS_TO_WAIT_FOR_SCROLL * 1000)); } // create an array to hold the image URLs let imageUrls = []; // add a button to the page that will copy the image URLs to the clipboard when clicked const copyButton = document.createElement('button'); copyButton.classList.add('dig-Button', 'dig-Button--primary', 'dig-Button--standard', 'copy-urls-button'); copyButton.textContent = 'Copy all URLs'; copyButton.style.position = 'fixed'; copyButton.style.bottom = '20px'; copyButton.style.right = '20px'; copyButton.style.zIndex = '9999'; document.body.appendChild(copyButton); // add a click event listener to the button copyButton.addEventListener('click', async function() { let finished = false; let numUrls = 0; while (!finished) { // scroll to the bottom of the page and wait for new images to load await waitForImagesToLoad(); // get the newly loaded image URLs const newImageUrls = getImageLinks().filter(url => !imageUrls.includes(url)); imageUrls.push(...newImageUrls); // check if all images have been loaded finished = newImageUrls.length === 0; numUrls += newImageUrls.length; } // join the image URLs into a string separated by newlines const imageUrlString = imageUrls.join('\n'); // copy the image URL string to the clipboard GM_setClipboard(imageUrlString, 'text'); // disable the button and change the text to indicate that the URLs have been copied copyButton.disabled = true; copyButton.textContent = `${numUrls} URL(s) copied to clipboard`; // enable the button again after 3 seconds setTimeout(function() { imageUrls = []; copyButton.disabled = false; copyButton.textContent = 'Copy all URLs'; }, 3000); }); })(); Hope this helps someone. I hope Dropbox natively supports this some day. But for now, this works just fine 🙂sharmanhall2 hours agoHelpful | Level 56KViews2likes9Comments
Qr code to have others directly upload photos to my Dropbox account.
Maybe an idea would be to offer a qr code to upload pictures to a set drive drive. So like at a wedding the guests could scan the code and upload the photos they have took that day/evening. Then maybe within your dropbox you could team up with a photo printing company like FreePrints and get prints straight away quoit the need of downloading photos and uploading to their site Just an idea ChrisChrisarden764 hours agoNew member | Level 214KViews4likes1Comment
How to access your Dropbox through TV devices.
Dear Dropbox community, I would like to share my latest project with you, namely Dropbox MSX. Dropbox MSX is a service that allows you to access your Dropbox files (i.e. videos, audio files, and images) through TV devices. It uses the Media Station X application for visualization and the latest Dropbox API to browse and access files. I hope you enjoy using it and I would be very happy to receive feedback and ideas for improvement. For screenshots and more information, please see the showcase Dropbox MSX on this page: http://msx.benzac.de/info/?tab=Showcases Alternatively, please have a look at this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T5XjKig6Jw Best regards, benzac13KViews0likes1Comment
iPad Files app not showing Dropbox folders and how I managed to solve this.
In working with a new iPad, I discovered that the Files app was not correctly connecting with Dropbox. No Dropbox folders showed up either in the Files app or in any other app with an open feature that would normally have been able to access Dropbox files. Oddly, when I clicked “Dropbox” in the list, there were no folders but I could add a folder and that new folder showed up in Dropbox on other devices (and in the Dropbox app on the iPad)! So there was some connection but not much… This is not an issue I’m experiencing on any of my other Apple devices (Mac or iOS). In talking with Apple support they had me delete the Files app, reboot the iPad, then reinstall “Files.” I did that, but to no effect. They escalated me to a higher level of support but while I was waiting, I also deleted Dropbox and reinstalled it. That solved the problem! So, if you can’t access your Dropbox folders and files in Files or in any of your other iPad apps, just delete and reinstall Dropbox—problem solved (at least for me, this time!)DaleC3 days agoHelpful | Level 65.9KViews4likes6Comments
Small tip if you want to print a list of files in a Dropbox folder!
I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to print a list of files in a Dropbox folder. Turns out there is no such printing option. However, if you select all files with Ctrl + A, all subfolders and files will be selected. Then using Ctrl + C, copy to the clipboard. Next open a new blank Word document and paste (Ctrl +V) to the Word page. All text should appear from the Dropbox webpage. Delete whatever text is not relevant and you'll be left with a list of folders and files.cengelma3 days agoExplorer | Level 312KViews1like12CommentsHow to Transfer a Team Member’s Files
When someone leaves your team, there are a lot of practical things that need to be done. Files need to be moved, a user might need to be deleted, and eventually, a new user might need to be added. Here are some tips to help you make sure the right people have access to the right files. Transferring an account when someone leaves: If you're the team admin or user management admin of a Dropbox Business team, you can use account transfer when you delete a team member's account from Dropbox Business. Don’t worry, if you’re not sure who to transfer to just yet, or you’re waiting to onboard someone new, you can complete the transfer later on. Keep in mind that you can use account transfer just once for each member. Deleting a team member: Deleted team members immediately lose access to their Dropbox Business account, along with all files, folders, and Paper docs. After deleting a team member, admins can choose to reuse that license and invite another person to the team. What happens when I delete a team member? When you delete a team member's account, several things happen: The team member loses access to the account, including all files and Paper docs Any shared links created on that account are disabled Dropbox stops syncing files to the team member's computers and mobile devices The team member receives an email telling them that the team admin deleted their account and that they no longer have access Saying goodbye to a team member can be sad, but it doesn’t need to be painful from a technical standpoint too. Hopefully, these tips will make it quick and easy to keep your team rolling.Amy8 days agoCommunity Manager2.6KViews2likes2CommentsEdit Photos and PDFs with Dropbox
Want to hear about one of the handiest Dropbox features I use regularly? Check out how easy it is to upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place. No technical wizardry, no back-and-forth file conversions, and no additional software to install. PDF editing features let you add text and more Not all PDFs are ready to go, there's usually some info you need to add or edit, and now, editing them is as easy as click, click, click. There are tools on our PDF editing feature so you can do more without changing programs. Within Dropbox, you can: Add text to documents: Insert descriptions, dates, notes etc., anywhere on a PDF and modify text font, color, size, and emphasis Page zoom: Adjust the page view for easier navigation These features are useful for managing work-related and personal documents. Our own team makes the most of editing PDFs to organize and consolidate receipts at home. Learn how to get started editing PDFs now. Edit PDFs on-the-go Need to make changes when you'er away from your desk? No worries, you can edit PDFs directly on your iPhone or Android device. Edit PDFs on iOS: Add text or a signature to PDFs on your iPhone with the Dropbox mobile app. Edit PDFs on Android: The Dropbox smartphone app makes it easy to edit PDFs on your Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or any other Android device. Work from wherever you are, without needing to switch between devices or apps to get things done. Automatically add watermarks to multiple files No one likes to have their work passed off as someone else’s - and now you can make sure it doesn’t happen to you with a few simple steps. Save time, ensure confidentiality, and protect your brand by applying a watermark automation to a new or existing folder. Then, every PDF and image added to the folder will be automatically watermarked. We’re big fans of automations that truly make life easier, and this one makes us very happy! To create an automation and learn more about watermarking, visit our automations page. I’d love to know how you make the most of these PDF editing features - tell us below!Amy8 days agoCommunity Manager35KViews7likes0CommentsHow to share music files with Dropbox
We love hearing how our Dropbox Community use Dropbox and we love hearing stories of people using Dropbox links to share their music with bandmates and fans. We love to see it but we just wanted to share some tips to make sure your next music project goes smoothly. Use Dropbox Paper to iterate on your art: It takes time to get your music perfected, and if you want to keep track of all the moving parts, a to-do list in Dropbox Paper can make life easier! Sharing large audio files with bandmates Before go live, you may want to share your files for feedback with your team or bandmates, and Dropbox makes it easy. When sharing with another Dropbox user, create a shared link, learn more about those here. With Dropbox Transfer, you can send files up to 100 GB (or 250 GB with the Creative Tools Add-On) without taking up space in your Dropbox. And even better, the people you share it with will be able to view and download your file—even if they don't have a Dropbox account. I mean, we personally think they should, but anyway. Get your music video right too Once the music is finalized, it’s time to get that video finished too. Dropbox Replay makes it easy to share video drafts, share comments, take action on feedback, and finalize your video and audio projects in one place. Don’t worry if you need to send it to a few different folks, browser-based reviews let anyone provide frame-accurate feedback and on-screen markups—no special software or Dropbox account needed. Send video and audio out for review with just a link—no more exporting compressed versions and cluttering your hard drive. We want to know all about your latest music project - tell us about it in the comments below 😁Amy8 days agoCommunity Manager3KViews1like0CommentsHow to unlock a locked file
File locking is a handy little feature available to customers on Dropbox Professional, Education, Essentials, Standard, Business, Advanced, Business Plus, and Enterprise plans. This means you can create a single source of truth document, prevent duplication or unauthorized edits. So what does locking a file mean? Well, once a file is locked, anyone with access to the file can still view, comment on, and share a link to the file. Only the person who locked the file can edit and unlock the file. Ok, I need to edit the file, how do I unlock it if it’s not my file? If you need to edit a locked file, you can request that the file be unlocked by clicking Ask to Unlock in the window that appears when you attempt to open the file. Or, you can make a copy of the locked file—however, any changes made to the copy will not be reflected in the original file once it’s unlocked. How do I unlock it if it is my file? Right-click the file you’d like to lock or unlock in the Dropbox App, or if you’re using Dropbox.com, hover over the name of the file and click "…" (ellipsis) on the right Click Lock Editing or Unlock Editing.Amy8 days agoCommunity Manager3.1KViews1like0CommentsDropbox Basic: Work Outside the Box
If you work with more than one person, you more than likely have needed to share a document or file to work simultaneously or receive feedback. With your Dropbox Basic account, you collaborate with friends and family and work outside of the box. Even if they do not have an account, you can still collaborate with them! Dropbox has made it easy to share files with friends and collaborate on projects. Share files with friends and family I recently learned that you can share files from Dropbox with friends or family that do not have an account. When you share a file or folder using Dropbox, the recipient receives an email with a link to the file or folder. The recipient does not need a Dropbox account to view or edit it though. Just this past week, I shared a Paper document with my sorority sister, and she was able to view and edit the file without any issue. On the file was a to-do list for the both of us and we worked together on the document. Learn more about how to add to-do list to your paper document. You can also control whether people can edit or view your files and folders when you share them and even after you share them. Edits and comments that’s made to a shared file or folder are updated live for everyone they’ve been shared with. This allows for any changes to projects to be implemented right away and ensures everyone is on the same page. Ways to Collaborate Sharing files is usually top priority when working with others. With Dropbox apps and integrations, sharing, syncing and collaboration is made easy. Whether you are sharing a school project, presentation, bachelor trip details, or planning your 30th birthday party, it is likely that you will pass the file along to someone else for their input. As sad as this may seem, Summer vacation for students and teachers will be ending in about 1 month. The time will come during the school year where you will have to participate in the good ol’ school project. The conversation of how you will collaborate to ensure everyone is working together always comes up, and you can suggest using Dropbox. With your Dropbox account, you can collaborate with your school project team members that do not have a Dropbox account. You can use word processing applications such as G-Suite and Microsoft Office Online. Learn more about how to use these integrations. This will allow for an automatic sync after each team member contributes to the project. Your Dropbox account allows you to collaborate with multiple team members from multiple locations at one time. It’s a big year for celebrating! Gathering in large groups has finally become a norm since 2020. People have planned large parties and events to celebrate weddings and birthdays. To do this, you will likely collaborate with friends and family virtually. Don’t forget that you can use Dropbox Paper to create a guest-list, or a to-do list where you can tag the other party hosts. You can even create the invites with Dropbox’s Canva integration. The beauty of using your Dropbox account for tasks like this is that you can use 3 different applications and all users can access files in one place. Things to know when collaborating When collaborating on a file, Dropbox has features that allows the file to be shared and protected when multiple people are editing. Dropbox has collaboration tools for sharing work, and guards old documents by locking the file or creating a conflicted copy. Here are some tips and tricks you can use to collaborate. Create link: Create a link with Dropbox that allows you to easily share the files with friends and teammates. To create a link: Open the Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Right-click or command-click the file or folder you'd like to share. Click Share…. If a link hasn't been created, click Create link. The link is copied to your clipboard. Create a to-do list: When saving, sharing and collaborating on files and folders, you can add a checkbox that becomes tasks for the people you are working with. When you or someone else with permission click a checkbox, the line of text next to it is crossed out with a strikethrough. Mention someone: To notify collaborators, click the @ icon. This allows you to insert the email address or name of someone in your Dropbox contacts. The person is notified by email and their Dropbox account shows that they have been tagged in a folder. This is a helpful and easy way to communicate asynchronously. Your Dropbox Basic account is a great way to work with family and friends. Leave a comment and tell us how you use Dropbox to collaborate with family and friends!2.4KViews0likes0Comments
