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How can I download a PDF file shared by a Dropbox shared link?
I received a link to a Drop Box PDF file of Drawings. I want to download it as a PDF and edit it in Blue Beam software program and save the edited files to my computer. However, when I click on the sent link the program only gives me the ability to look at the file, not download it. I joined with a Drop Box professional purchase but still can't figure out how to make this work.
Large Dropbox downloads fail at 20% and the site becomes unreachable
Device: HP Laptop 15-da0xxx Operating System/Browser: Windows 11 Dropbox App Version/Browser Version: Edge 127.0.2651.105, Firefox 129.0 Question or Issue: When trying to download or sync large files from Dropbox (either via a shared link or after adding them to my own account), the transfer consistently fails around 10–20 percent completion. I often get HTTP Error 403 in my download manager, or the download just stops. After this happens, Dropbox.com or the shared link stops loading completely for several minutes before becoming accessible again. I’ve tested this on multiple browsers, devices, and networks, and other large downloads (7GB plus) from non-Dropbox sources work fine. I even started a free trial of the Professional plan (3TB) to rule out storage limits, but the problem persists. The issue seems specific to Dropbox. I need these files urgently for work, so any insight or fix would be greatly appreciated.
Large file downloads are incomplete from a Dropbox shared link
Hello, I am experiencing an issue when downloading a large .MOV file (13.7 GB) from a link a friend shared with me. The file is stored in their Dropbox and has fully uploaded on their side. When I use the shared link, I see the preview page and click the “Download” button. The file downloads, but it is always incomplete, anywhere from 5 GB to 11 GB instead of the full 13.7 GB. The resulting file is corrupted and cannot be opened. Troubleshooting I have tried: Tested on three different laptops (two Windows, one macOS/Safari) Tried multiple browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari) Used incognito/private browsing mode Tried two completely separate internet connections (WIFI) I have enough of free space on my PC In every case, the download finishes prematurely and the file size varies between attempts. This only happens with Dropbox, I can download similarly large files from other services without issue. I also noticed that when accessing the link, panels pop up prompting me to log in or upgrade from the free plan. I cannot help but wonder if these interruptions are contributing to the incomplete downloads or if this is an intentional limitation to encourage subscription. Could you please explain why the download is truncated and provide a working method for downloading the full file from the link? Is there a limitation with downloading large files from the web interface, even when using the Download button? Thank you for your assistance, Daniel
