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The quality of some of my photos is affected when using camera uploads.
Device Oneplus 13 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Android 16, OxygenOs 16.0.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 454.2.2 Syncing Status OK Question or Issue When dropbox automatically uploads newly captured photos by my phone and uploads them to the 'Camera Uploads' folder, I am noticing that some* (NOT ALL) photos are being uploaded with a lesser quality. Resolution of the photo is the same, but the file size is significantly smaller, sometimes 60% less, and the picture quality is visibly very hazy. Is there some setting which I am not finding to fix this? *Some photos meaning that for example if I am out taking a set of say 10 photos, #1,#2 would upload with original quality/file size, while #3,#4,#5 will upload with lesser quality/file size, #6 with original, #7,#8#9 with lesser, and #10 with original quality. It's super random.
AI Assistant to understand contents and organize Dropbox files
Iâm a personal plan user and would like to request an AI assistant that can actively organize my Dropbox, not just search it. What Iâm looking for is a chat-based AI that can understand the contents of my files and folders and: - Execute direct instructions (e.g. âRename these files using this patternâ) - Propose organization actions and apply them after confirmation Examples of actions: - Renaming files based on their content and a given naming pattern - Moving and grouping related files into appropriate folders - Identifying duplicates, similar, or outdated files and deleting or archiving them Dropbox Dash is a great step for discovery, but Iâm looking for AI that can turn intent (âthis belongs with thatâ) into actual file operations inside Dropbox.
Photos tab in Dropbox online contains bookoo pics from way back.
I was surprised to find that the Photos tab in Dropbox online (i.e. at Dropbox.com) contains bookoo pics from wayyyy back. I've always deleted pics from the iPhone after naming and saving the ones I want to keep on my PC (in Dropbox folders of my own (conscious) creation). In Dropbox it says, "Camera uploads is turned off." Don't believe I've ever intentionally told Dropbox to save all photos.
Allow us to hide certain folders from the Photos tab.
SerĂa muy Ăștil contar con la opciĂłn de seleccionar quĂ© directorios incluir o excluir en el apartado "Fotos". Muchas veces almacenamos imĂĄgenes o capturas de pantalla en carpetas especĂficas, y estas terminan mezclĂĄndose con nuestras fotos principales, generando desorden visual. Poder limitar la visualizaciĂłn Ășnicamente a los directorios que realmente contienen fotos ayudarĂa a mantener una experiencia mĂĄs organizada y enfocada. ------------------------ It would be very helpful to have the option to select which directories to include or exclude in the "Photos" section. We often store images or screenshots in specific folders, and these end up mixed in with our main photos, creating visual clutter. Being able to limit the display to only the directories that actually contain photos would help maintain a more organized and focused experience. [translated with an online translation tool]
Dropbox new organized photo experience
I already use Dropbox as my main place to store and back up all of my photos. I intentionally donât keep photos on my phone to avoid using device storage, so everything lives in Dropbox. The challenge is that my photos are now scattered across many folders, because folders are currently the only way to organize them. While this works for storage, it makes it hard to browse, rediscover, and enjoy my photos the way I can in a native Photos app. What I would love is a dedicated Photos section inside Dropbox that treats photos as photos, not just files in folders. What this Photos experience could include: A Photos tab (separate from folders) Automatically surfaces all photos stored anywhere in Dropbox Folder structure stays intact in Files, but Photos are unified in one view (or maybe we can select which folders will be part of the photo section Date-based browsing View photos by date taken, not upload date or folder location Easily see: All photos from a specific year, Months, days, or events This would let me access all photos from one year in one place, without photos from other years mixed in Map view If photos include GPS metadata, show them on a map Ability to zoom into countries or cities and see photos taken there This would make travel photos especially easy and enjoyable to explore Filters and smart views Filter by: Date range, Location, Media type (photos vs videos), Smart groupings like: âAll photos this yearâ âTravelâ âFavoritesâ Gallery-style experience Clean grid view with zoomable thumbnails, Date headers, Album creation without needing to reorganize folders This would allow me to keep using Dropbox as my primary photo storage solution, while also having a modern, intuitive photo browsing experience, similar to native phone photo apps, without relying on phone storage. Since many users already store large photo libraries in Dropbox, a native Photos experience would unlock much more value from content thatâs already there
View shared photos as a gallery
When I share a Dropbox link to a folder with photographs, the web link is not optimized for photo viewing on any platform (phone or desktop). The thumbnails are too small and compressed. And on a phone's web browser, users can swipe through individual photos, but it requires two separate taps, thereby quickly becoming cumbersome. I am suggesting the idea to have Dropbox photo folders appear as a dynamic, tiled gallery, much like on a dedicated iOS or Android app. Google Drive's photo gallery is a great example of how to implement such a feature on Dropbox.Is Fall the best time of year for photography?
Fall is a great time of year for photographers, with possible photo opportunities at the turn of every corner. Beautiful Autumnal colors The changing of the season, moody lighting and a vast pallet of colours ranging from fiery oranges to deep purples, can be seen everywhere you look. Spooky season But, if youâre anything like me, thereâs another reason why Fall, and in particular the month of October, is truly the best time of year for photography, a much more spooky reason, and that, of course, is Halloween. There is certainly magic, and a whole lot of fireworks, in the air every Halloween. From carving Jack-oâ-lanterns, to houses decorated with elaborate ghouls, ghosts and goblins. Youâre almost guaranteed to see something totally out of this world, or even otherworldly, if you leave your house on Halloween night. What do you think? Do you think this is the best time of year for photography? Let us know or, better yet, share your Fall images with us below.Automated watermarks and file renaming
Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well and feeling creative. I just wanted to let you all know about some awesome new updates to the folder automation features that I thought would be really cool for photographers. You'll now be able to configure multiple automations on selected folders and subfolders to automatically rename files, add watermarks, and more. You can find out more about these automations and how to get started with them by reading this post. Do you think these automations will improve your workflow and save you time? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.Organize and share Christmas photos with Dropbox
Christmas is definitely a time of year that I find myself taking more pictures than normal. Meeting up with family and friends and wanting to capture special moments means that I have my camera on more than I donât. If youâre anything like me, youâll want to be able to share all of these photos with those closest to you. Social media can be a good way to share photos, but there are definitely times when we might want to keep these photos within a private group of people, especially when family are involved, Dropbox makes it easy to share with exactly who you want. To start with, Iâll always make sure that my camera uploads are turned on. Youâve probably heard me talking about this a few times before, but Iâll stand by my words again because I love this feature, it saves me time, space on my phone and makes sure I never lose any photos, so itâs a no brainer for me. If you donât know how to turn on Camera uploads you can find all the information you need right here. Now that all my photos will be automatically added to my Dropbox account, Iâll figure out a way to organize all of the photos I take at Christmas into folders. Generally speaking, Iâll be meeting up with a lot of different groups of people on different days, so Iâll only want to share photos with the people that are in them, so Iâll start by making a Christmas folder, then inside that Iâll make folders for Christas Eve, Christmas Day, Stephenâs Day, New Years Eve and any other days I might be out and about. Then, dependent on what Iâm doing, I might make different folders within these daily folders, for example I might do Christmas morning swim and Christmas Dinner, or Stephenâs Day lunch and Stephenâs Day drinks. Once Iâve got my folders created and all my photos put in the right place, it makes it really easy to share with all of the other people who I was with. To do this, all I need to do is create a view-only shared link to the folder I want to share, and share it with everyone who I was with when I took those photos, or anyone else I want to see them. This link will allow anyone with access to it to view and download the photos inside that folder. If youâre not sure how to create shared links, you can find out everything you need to know here. Now, if your friends and family are anything like mine, youâll know there are 2 types of people, those who take photos and those donât. When I want to add photos that friends or family took to my collection, I use file request. This allows them to simply add their photos, which then go directly to my Dropbox account, allowing me to easily add them to the folder they belong in. You can find out more about using file request here. When it comes to using Dropbox for organizing photographs, there are literally hundreds of things you can do, and everyone uses it a little different to everyone else. Check out how our very own Sheenaâ used Dropbox to help create a Christmas Family Calendar for another awesome example. Weâd really love to hear how you plan on using Dropbox to organize your photos this Christmas, let us know in a comment below.
