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Cut the Clutter: Ignore Files Feature is now live
Update: This feature is now live and available to all individual plan customers! Thank you to all our testers, and share your feedback with the team, we're still eager to hear from you! For years you’ve asked for a simple way to exclude files and folders from sync without using selective sync feature. We’re testing a new way to give you more control over what Dropbox syncs and what it doesn’t. If you’ve ever wanted to keep certain files or folders on your device without syncing them to dropbox.com, this feature is for you. 🤔 What is it? Ignore Files lets you list exclusion rules in a special text file called rules.dropboxignore placed in your Dropbox root folder. Any file or folder that matches a rule will stay on your computer but will not sync to dropbox.com or count against your storage 👀 Who we’re looking for Desktop Dropbox users on Windows, macOS, or Linux People who regularly deal with temporary or bulky content, e.g. Software Engineers Video / audio / 3D creators Anyone who hates seeing clutter in their cloud storage Someone who is comfortable trying a closed beta feature and sharing honest feedback 🗓️ How the closed beta works Here’s what to expect if you join the beta for Ignore Files: Register - Fill out the form here → [Sign-up link] Confirm: Eligible participants will receive an email to confirm their participation, along with the timeline details. Get Set Up - Make sure you have Dropbox app installed on your computer We’ll Enable It - We’ll activate Ignore Files feature for you. Try It Out - Use Dropbox as usual for 1 week, ignoring files and folders as needed. Share Your Thoughts - At the end of the week, we’ll send a quick survey. You can also opt into a 30-minute feedback chat (optional, limited spots available!) ✍️ Want in? Fill out the quick screener here by date → [Sign-up link] Keep an eye on your inbox - we’ll be in touch if you’re selected Thanks so much for helping us improve Dropbox. We’re excited to hear what you think! Got questions? Just drop them in the thread below. 💬Edit 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!Seamless end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Co-Authoring, new Dropbox Replay features and more
You might have already spoken to some of the team at Dropbox who build Dropbox here on the Community forums, and we are so happy to be able to update you when they have some updates to share! The team have been busy and here are some updates on end-to-end encryption (which we know you’ve been looking forward to), Replay, integrations, Dash and more. Keep reading and don’t forget to let us know what you think! Advanced data protection features add extra layers of security to confidential content with seamless end-to-end encryption and advanced key management If you’ve been using the Dropbox Community for any length of time, you might have seen requests for end-to-end encryption and we have excellent news! It is here! New advanced data protection features from Dropbox provide businesses with sole control over how their data is secured. End-to-end encryption and advanced key management make it easy to protect sensitive and confidential files in Dropbox team folders. This means that no one—including Dropbox—can gain access to their files. Activating end-to-end encryption is as simple as creating a shared team folder and selecting the new encrypted folder option, requiring no technical expertise from the admin or account owner. Files are encrypted when added to the folder and decrypted when a team member is added to the encrypted folder. Only users who have been invited to an encrypted folder can access the files stored within it. Team members quickly get access by invitation to the shared team folder, similar to sharing a regular Dropbox folder. Files are end-to-end encrypted on the team member’s device before they are securely synced with Dropbox servers. No one—including Dropbox—can decrypt the file or access your private key. With advanced key management, teams can set up a unique encryption key as an added layer of security to ensure only members of their organization can access Dropbox files and protect against threats. Keys are automatically rotated every 12 months, and admins can rotate or revoke the key as needed. Dropbox Trust Center also launched today to streamline and accelerate risk assessments of Dropbox products with self-serve, anytime access to our security, reliability, privacy, and compliance information. Prospective and existing customers can streamline internal reviews, audits and risk assessment processes to get value from Dropbox products faster. We know you’ve been asking, so if you want to dive deeper into the security benefits of Dropbox, you can check out https://www.dropbox.com/security. Fast-track video, image, and audio reviews with new features in Dropbox Replay You already know we are Replay’s biggest fans, so if you want to learn more about Replay, we’ve got you too - Replay enables teams to easily share and collaborate on projects from anywhere, including with real-time live reviews and transcriptions—all in one place. With today’s announcement, new functionality helps teams accelerate the feedback process and finish projects faster: Dynamic watermarking: Keep proprietary content protected and prevent unauthorized use by placing watermarks on work shared with collaborators. Watermarks include recipient email, IP address, date, and time of when the file is opened. Added rich media support: Use Replay to review and approve more types of rich media including PDF and PSD files. Custom branding: Configure custom images, banners, logos, and colors within Replay project workspaces. Avid integration: Integration with Avid Pro Tools enables teams to review and approve audio files directly within the Avid platform. For more tips and advice, check out how Calvin uses Dropbox to get feedback here. Find and get to work on content with quick view, quick access, suggested actions, and more on the Dropbox web experience We know, the surface you see when you use Dropbox is very important to you, and now you will see an update to the Dropbox web experience, some small but mighty changes that will improve your day-to-day processes, to help you quickly find what they need and get work done faster. Expect to see changes that include: Dynamic filters that automatically organizes content, for example by project name or theme Quick view to preview files in list layout and smart suggestions related to files being reviewed Favorite files and folders added to an updated left navigation bar for easy access Suggested quick actions for files—such as editing a PDF—that change based on how you work. We know you’ll see these changes, and we want to hear from you about this too, so share your feedback in the comments. Stay organized with new Dropbox integrations with Microsoft 365 and say goodbye to conflicting copies Customers want tools that meet them where they’re working—and it should be seamless to bring the tools they use most into our products. That’s why we recently launched an improved integration with Microsoft Teams that lets you search, preview, upload, and share content stored in Dropbox without leaving Microsoft 365. With this update, you can also use our plugin extension for Copilot for Microsoft 365 to answer questions and generate summaries. Today, we're building on this with even more Microsoft integrations designed to simplify work for teams. Real-Time Co-Authoring (beta): One of Dropbox’s most-requested features ever, Co-Authoring allows multiple team members to collaboratively edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from desktop, web, and mobile, natively within Dropbox. You can also see who’s in the document and where they’re editing in real-time, so everyone is working off the latest version. Now teams can finally put an end to conflicting copies. Dropbox Replay for OneDrive: Bring media files from OneDrive directly into Replay for reviews and approvals. Manage sensitive documents securely and get real-time deal insights with DocSend Advanced Data Rooms DocSend Advanced Data Rooms streamline the entire deal process, from pitching to diligence to signing. Offering the perfect blend of ease, control, and security for deal professionals of all types. DocSend Advanced Data Rooms reduce time spent on administrative tasks and the complexity of your deals, allowing you to focus on closing deals faster. Conduct due diligence with confidence and control: Features like group permissions, visitor verification, and built-in NDAs give you precise control over your most sensitive information. Empower your team with real-time deal insights: Comprehensive data room analytics and page-by-page insights let your team make data-driven decisions. Create and organize your Virtual Data Rooms in minutes: Quickly put your best foot forward with features like data room templates, auto-indexing, and custom branding. With transparent pricing and unlimited data rooms, DocSend is the preferred choice for those seeking a trusted and secure software solution for their deal-making needs. Find what you need instantly across your digital workspace with Dropbox Dash, AI-powered universal search You’ve definitely heard us talking about Dropbox Dash already, but in case you’re new here, Dropbox is building for an AI-first future—not only with Dropbox files, but with everything that makes up the digital workspace. Dropbox Dash (beta) is your AI-powered universal search tool, designed to simplify your workday and give you more time for the work that matters most. Dash instantly searches your connected apps, files and more to find anything across your entire digital workspace in seconds. Ask a question, and Dash can analyze your content to find the answer, summarize key findings from your docs, and much more. Now, Dropbox is improving search and adding new capabilities based on customer feedback: Increased access to Dash: Dash is just a click away on desktop and web. And with an improved Desktop app, it’s easier for customers to find, organize, and share content. Redesigned Start Page: The Start Page, a single dashboard that lets you access universal search, view Stacks—smart, shareable collections of content, and get shortcuts to recent work, offers a new experience that makes it simple to find content, fast. Dash now automatically groups different types of content into Stacks and displays them in a central hub. New connectors: Dash now connects to more than 20 tools and apps customers use for work, including popular new additions like Microsoft OneNote and Zendesk. Dropbox Dash is currently in beta and only available in the U.S. in English. Features will be available on a rolling basis. To learn more, visit https://dash.dropbox.com That was a lot of information in one update, so expect some more updates and tips from us, but if you have anything in particular you’d like to hear from us, tell us!Exciting news — we’ve launched the new Sync & Storage Dashboard in the Dropbox desktop app!
This dashboard makes it easier than ever to keep your files organized and your computer running smoothly. With just a click, you can: Get a real-time view of your sync status Quickly spot and resolve any syncing issues Monitor and manage how much disk space your Dropbox files are using Adjust your selective sync and storage preferences To open the dashboard, click the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), then select your avatar and choose Sync & storage. We’re excited for you to try it out! Please let us know your thoughts and how we can make it even better!Community Member of the Month - October 2025
The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and it’s time to celebrate another shining star in the Dropbox Community! 🍂⭐ Say hello to our October Community Member of the Month… ccjc4sub This month, ccjc4sub stood out for their incredibly detailed and thoughtful response in the discussion about Dropbox icon overlays in File Explorer. Their explanation was so clear and easy to follow that it’s sure to help countless users in the future who come across the same issue. What really makes ccjc4sub a true community champion is their dedication - they didn’t just find a solution; they came back to share that their issue was resolved, ensuring others could benefit from the full story. That’s the kind of generosity and follow-through that keeps our Community thriving! Thank you, ccjc4sub for your time, clarity, and commitment to helping others. You make the Dropbox Community a better, more supportive space for everyone. We’ve got a little surprise for you! Just reply to this message and we’ll make sure your well-earned token of appreciation is on its way 🎁��. Think someone else deserves the spotlight next month? Drop their name in the comments below 💬 Want to be our next Community Member of the Month? Get involved, share what you know, start a convo, and spread the love with likes and comments ❤️ You never know... you could be next! 😎Hey Creatives! How Do You Make the Most of Dropbox?
Hey Dropbox Community, I wanted to share a delightful story that really highlights the creative ways people use Dropbox in their everyday lives, and it’s all about a business called Pound Cake Makeup💄. Imagine turning your passion into a thriving business, all while juggling the chaos of life. That’s exactly what the founder of Pound Cake Makeup, Camille Bell, did. Using Dropbox, she keeps her business organized - from managing product photos to sharing marketing materials and collaborating with her team, all seamlessly and from anywhere 🌍. It’s a perfect example of how Dropbox is a tool that empowers creativity and entrepreneurship 💡, no matter the size of your venture. Read more about Camille’s Dropbox Story here. What really struck me about this story is how technology can be a game-changer for small businesses and creatives. It’s not just about storage - it’s about connection, flexibility, and making sure your ideas and hard work can flow smoothly, even when life gets hectic. I’d love to hear from you all: 💬 How has Dropbox helped you bring your creative projects or side hustles to life? 💡 What unexpected ways have you found to use Dropbox that made your work or personal life easier? ✨ If you could add one feature to Dropbox to better support your creative or business needs, what would it be? Let’s get the conversation going and inspire each other with the many ways Dropbox can support our passions and projects 🎨🚀. Looking forward to hearing your stories and ideas.How I Use Dropbox as a Community Manager 👩💻
Hi everyone, it’s Theresa here, and I’m sure you’ve seen me bopping around the Community. I am one of the Community Managers here at Dropbox, and I’d love to share how I use Dropbox on a daily basis. Now, I’m not just saying this… I have relied on Dropbox long before I worked here, but more about that later. Here are some of the ways I use Dropbox to do my job. One of my favourite tools is, of course, Dropbox Paper. It’s amazing for pulling together documents in real time. Whether I’m creating content or helping choose our Community Member of the Month, it’s truly one of the best tools for collaboration. I can easily invite teammates to jump in, edit, and leave comments directly in the document. My favourite feature has to be the ability to tag and create new documents right within the one I’m working on. As a creative, ideas can come to me suddenly - and just as quickly disappear. By simply typing “+” and adding my idea, a new document link is created instantly, so I can capture the thought and return to flesh it out later. The built-in Dropbox Screenshot tool is an absolute lifesaver for sharing visuals. I use it all the time to grab screenshots of Community feedback, social media buzz, or highlights from recent events. It adds a real spark to my reports and presentations, making it much easier for everyone to see the impact of what we’re doing. And because I share them straight from Dropbox, there’s no messing about with endless email threads or bulky attachments. Setting it up is so so easy: just head to your Dropbox preferences, go to the Backups tab, and tick the option to “Save screenshots to your Dropbox.” From then on, every time you press Command + Shift + 4 (or Print Screen on Windows), your screenshot will be saved and ready to share in seconds. Outside of work, I'm a musician. I have been using Dropbox to keep my music projects organised for so many years, it is second nature. So, I am based in Ireland, but the rest of my band are over in the Netherlands, so having a shared space where we can all work together is a massive help. I keep a folder for each song with everything we need - lyrics, demo recordings, MIDI files, staging images, and notes on the music. It means we’re all on the same page, even from different countries. By the time we get to rehearsals, we’ve already done most of the groundwork, so we can hit the ground running. The fact that we can leave comments directly on files by opening a file in Dropbox and clicking the speech bubble icon is an amazing way to keep the conversation, give feedback, or suggest changes in the one place rather than going back in forth in emails/messages. (Handy when the group chat is mostly GIFs and Memes). I hope this inspires others on using Dropbox in their work life (and also their outside work life). It for sure relieves some stress to keep that life/work balance in check.
What Do You Want to See on the Community?
Hey everyone, my name is Emmet and I’m in charge of the Experience for our users on the Dropbox Community. The Community Team is working on improvements to the Community and your voices are important to this conversation. We want to know what you think we’re doing well and what you feel we could be doing better. When giving feedback, please be as detailed as possible. The more information we have the better. Your experience can be about any part of the Community experience from creating an account, posting a thread, receiving emails etc. Please feel free to let us know what you think about all our sections and any features/areas of the Community you would like to see in the future. Also, while we do work closely with other areas of the support experience, this thread is specifically about the Dropbox Community. We pass on feedback about other areas of support to those teams as we receive them, but the focus of this thread is on the Community experience.
