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Tell Us How You Use Dropbox
No two people use Dropbox in exactly the same way. Some of you rely on it every day for work, others for school, creative projects, or keeping life organized - and we love that. Weâd love to hear how youâre using Dropbox today - is it something you use once in a while, is it part of your day to day, are there any features you canât live without? What workflows have you built that save time or reduce friction? And where do you see opportunities for us to do better? Your tips, ideas, and honest feedback really help us to make sure we can share useful tips, and they help other community members discover new ways to get more out of Dropbox too. Share your experience, favorite features, or suggestions in the comments below. Your voice truly helps shape the future of the Dropbox community đ The Dropbox Community TeamExciting news â weâve 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. Weâre excited for you to try it out! Please let us know your thoughts and how we can make it even better!
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 elseâs - and now you can make sure it doesnât 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. Weâre 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. Iâd love to know how you make the most of these PDF editing features - tell us below!How I Use Dropbox as a Community Manager đ©âđ»
Hi everyone, itâs Theresa here, and Iâm sure youâve seen me bopping around the Community. I am one of the Community Managers here at Dropbox, and Iâd love to share how I use Dropbox on a daily basis. Now, Iâm 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. Itâs amazing for pulling together documents in real time. Whether Iâm creating content or helping choose our Community Member of the Month, itâs 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 Iâm working on. As a creative, ideas can come to me suddenly - and just as quickly disappear. By simply typing â+â 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 weâre doing. And because I share them straight from Dropbox, thereâs 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 âSave screenshots to your Dropbox.â 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 weâre all on the same page, even from different countries. By the time we get to rehearsals, weâve 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.So long summer, hello plans
Not to scare anyone, but September is just around the corner, and we all know what that means: it's time to transition from summer fun to school and our regular routines. Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or professional, getting organized can be a challenge. That's where Dropbox comes in! Here are some quick tips to help you use Dropbox to make the transition smooth and stress-free. Organize Your Files Letâs get those files organized. I know we say this a lot, but it matters - A LOT. And checking in regularly means it never gets out of control. After a summer of photos, projects, and maybe even some work documents, your digital life might be a bit messy. We have a few tips below but if ou want a full plan, you can read this guide on How to organize Dropbox files. Take less than an hour and you can: Create folders for different categories: school subjects, work projects, and personal files. Use descriptive names for your files and folders to make searching easier. âPicturesâ is too vague to be useful, but âRafting with the family 2024â is pretty specific and should make searching easier. Archive old files: Move last year's files to an "Archive" folder to keep your current workspace clutter-free. Or, you could be really lazy like me, and move it all to a folder called âtidyâ and sort that out when you have time. Sync Across Devices Youâve heard us say it before but Dropbox allows you to access your files from any device, which is perfect for the busy school year. When you install Dropbox on all your devices: your phone, tablet, and computer, then you can; Find all your Dropbox files and folders are right there and ready to use so you can check in easily, without booting up the computer Take photos and videos using your built-in camera and save them directly to your Dropbox, which is helpful if youâve found yourself scribbling on physical paper lately Make important files available for offline accessâ Dropbox will automatically upload any changes once youâre back online Share your files with coworkers via links in an email, text messaging, or another app, so everyone is in the loop, even if theyâre not at their desk right now. Collaborate with Classmates and Colleagues Group projects and team tasks have many moving parts, and the one thing you should not have to worry about, is sharing files, material and access. Share folders with your project mates Everyone can upload their work, make edits, and stay updated in real-time. If you need a reminder on sharing, weâve got you! Use Dropbox Paper for collaborative notes. It's a great tool for brainstorming sessions and meeting notes, and we have a bunch of tips to make the most of it here, and you can use the collaborative features, like to-dos and tagging, to keep your project on track! Scan and Store Important Documents No more losing track of important papers! I mean, you can still use it as an excuse if you want but weâve got you covered. With the document scanner feature of the Dropbox mobile app, you can: - Digitise files in seconds with the camera on your mobile device. Store your syllabus, permission slips, and important notes digitally - Scan files directly to your Dropbox account - Convert existing files to scans - Save each scan securely in cloud storage. Getting back to school and real life in September doesnât have to be a headache. With Dropbox, you can stay organized, productive, and even have a little fun along the way. Hereâs to a successful and stress-free return to reality, and feel free to share your own Dropbox tips and tricks in the comments below. Let's help each other make this September the best one yet!How to Use Dropbox for a Perfect Valentineâs Day
Valentineâs Day is all about showing appreciation for the special people in your life - a partner, a close friend, or a family member đ€. Whether youâre celebrating together or from a distance, Dropbox can help you make the day a tiny bit more special. Here are some fun ways to share the love đ». â€ïž Create a Shared Photo Album Gather all those adorable (and maybe slightly embarrassing) photos and videos from throughout the year into a shared Dropbox folder. Organise them into a digital scrapbook so you can relive your greatest moments đ. đ Plan a Virtual Date If you are in a long distance relationship or perhaps have pals who live far away, Dropbox can help you organise a virtual hang out. Share a playlist , a movie file or even a special dinner recipe so you can enjoy the same experience together, whether itâs a romantic date or a fun night with your besties đ€. đ¶ Create a Romantic Rewind Playlist Music sets the mood, so why not create the ultimate playlist that reflects your relationship? You can link your favourite songs on Paper and relive the moments you heard them. Whether it's slow ballads, your favorite road trip tunes, or that one song that always makes you both laugh, itâll be a soundtrack to remember đ. đ„ Gift a Personalized Slideshow Make your favourite memories shine by creating a slideshow of your best moments together. Add music, captions, and maybe even some inside jokes, because nothing makes you laugh or brings you closer than a perfectly timed meme in the middle of your sentimental montage đ€. This Valentineâs Day, use Dropbox to share love, laughter, and and a little extra joy (or romance) with the people who matter most to you. â€ïž Do you have any fun or creative ways to use Dropbox for Valentineâs Day? Let us know below đŹWhat you need to know about storing and backing up your photos with Dropbox
We see a lot of questions about storing, sharing and backing up your photos on Dropbox so here are some tips to make that as easy as possible! Back up photos automatically to your Dropbox account You know we love an automatic process, so whether itâs your camera roll photos, your screenshots or your document scans, your cloud photos are some of the most important files you have. In fact our own Emmet told us about a time when he almost lost his photos due to a tech malfunction - âOne of my old hard drives of photos got corrupted several years ago. This was almost a year of photos. Thankfully, lot of these had been saved to my Dropbox account automatically, and this was important as a couple who I was friends with wanted a high definition photo of them from the first night they went out together, and I was only able to share it on their wedding day because it was saved on Dropbox.â Keeping full-resolution copies backed up with online photo storage means you can access them anytime, and you know there is a safe and secure copy in the cloud. Here are just a few ways Dropbox can keep your photos safe: Camera uploads: Once you turn this on, photos from your phone or tablet will be automatically backed up to Dropbox. Or in our desktop app, photos will be copied from cameras, memory cards, or mobile devices whenever you connect one to your computer. Screenshot backups: You can set up our desktop app to automatically move screenshot images to your Dropbox, or have mobile device screenshots backed up using camera uploads. Document scanning: The native/built-in scan functionality in the Dropbox mobile app lets you use your phoneâs camera to scan and make digital backups of receipts, whiteboards, and paper documents. Share your photos with links, shared folders and control access Storing your photos is great, but chances are you will want to share some - whether itâs with family members, teammates or the expense team at work. There are a few ways you can do that, and you can manage the access with a few clicks as well. Shared links: You can easily create a link to share any file or folder in your Dropbox. Copy and paste your link into an email, text message, or chat, to share with anyoneâeven if they donât have a Dropbox account. Access control: Keep your photos in the right hands by adding password protection, expiration dates, and sign-in requirements to your shared links. Shared folders: Want to collect your photos and someone elseâs in the same place? Share files back and forth by inviting other people to sync a folder between your account and theirs. Organize your photos: Saving and sharing your photos can be great but itâs no use if you canât find the one your looking for, so organizing and viewing your photos is essential too! Here are some tips on how to do that, and if thatâs not enough you can see how our own Eliene organizes her photos. Photo browsing: View and browse all of your photos and videos from the Photos tab in our mobile app or on the web. Image previews: View over 35 image file types from dropbox.com or our mobile app. You can preview common files like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and GIF; app-specific types like Photoshop and Illustrator; raw formats like CR2, DCR, and DNG; and even iOS HEIC photos. Best of all, thereâs no need for special photo software. Image tagging: Find your photos fast by adding searchable hashtags to individual photos or an entire folder. How do you manage your photos with Dropbox? Share your tips in the comments below, or if you have any questions you, we can answer those too!
