All Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Dropbox read to know more

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Dropbox first came out in 2008, and the cloud-based storage and syncing platform has introduced a number of new features since when it first launched. However, since the app is typically running on the background on your phone, you may not have been aware of the latest tools available. Here are some of our top picks.

  1. Go Back in Time

Although you’re able to go back to earlier versions of files individually however, it is the Dropbox Rewind feature available to paid subscribers allows you to return in time for large collections of folders, files, or your entire Dropbox. This is helpful if many files are corrupted such as. Sign in to the web and select all files after which select the 3 dots on the top (for the entire Dropbox) (or the three dots in front of each folder. You’ll notice Rewinding the file can be one of your choices.

  1. Convert Files Between Formats

Dropbox recently introduced some useful tool for conversion of files, which are now accessible via the interface on the web. Just click the triangle beside any file, and then choose to save it for… to choose a new type of file. It is possible to convert a variety of file types that are popular (including Word documents, rich text files as well as GIFs) to PDFs, JPEGs, and PNG files, based upon the kind the file that you’re working. The original file does not change and stays exactly the same as it was.

  1. Use Dropbox With Office

There’s a simple, but effective method of getting Dropbox as well as Microsoft Office working a bit closer on Windows Start the Dropbox client via your notification tray (system tray) and then click on your profile image, click the Preferences and then in the section called General mark the box that says to show Dropbox as a Save Location within Microsoft Office–it means you can upload all of your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents into your Dropbox folders in fewer clicks.

  1. Install the Desktop App

For Windows and macOS it is possible to manage your files using the web interface or by using File Explorer or Finder, however, there’s a different option for you: Dropbox. It’s the Dropbox desktop application. Install it and it will make everything from sharing files to searching folders a bit more simple. If you spend the majority of your day in Dropbox working with files and having access to Dropbox using the Dropbox desktop app could help you increase your productivity.

  1. Lock Away Sensitive Files

Dropbox lets you create an exclusive vault folder within your account. It is secured with an additional PIN code that third-party plug-ins aren’t granted access to. To start, sign to Dropbox on the internet Click on your profile picture (top left) and then Settings and then under General, select the Create option right next to the word “Vault”. For more details on the features that lets you lock away files show up on desktops and mobiles visit the Dropbox help page.

  1. Move Your Dropbox Folder

There’s no need to stick with the default option for the location of you keep your Dropbox folder is on your PC. You can transfer it almost anywhere within the computer’s hard disk. Launch the Dropbox client via your notification bar on Windows or from the Menu bar in macOS Click on your profile photo and preferences after which click the Sync tab to locate the option to transfer to a new location for your Dropbox folder (which could take a bit of time depending on the number in files).

  1. Share Dropbox With Your Family

Like many digital services nowadays it is possible to use the advantages of Dropbox with the members of your family you wish to. There are two TB cloud storage total, which is shared by up to 6 individuals, as well as the option of sharing a Family Room folder that everyone can access. Other features, such as the management of passwords and Dropbox Paper are also included to everyone. The entire package will set you at $20 per month.

  1. Show Off Your Work

Dropbox Professional is a subscription of $20 per month plan that provides you with several extra options (and threeTB storage) in addition to all the usual Dropbox features. These additional tools allow you for branding your digital files, and to gain insights into traffic (such the number of times the files have been seen) on all the content you share. This is great when you’re looking to create an impressive portfolio of work that other users have access to.

  1. Upload Some Photos and Videos, Not All

Another recent feature Dropbox recently added is the capability to upload a portion but not all photos and videos you have on your phone to the internet. Within Dropbox’s Dropbox application available for iOS you can tap account, Camera Uploads along with upload from to select which albums (including the auto-generated smart album) which you’d like upload to. As of this writing, this article, the feature hasn’t been added to the Dropbox application for Android However, it’s expected to be available soon.

  1. Send Files to Anyone

Dropbox is a well-designed file sharing and folder sharing system, however there’s also a distinct Dropbox Transfer tool that is available. It offers additional options (stats on downloads and file views such as) as well as the person who receives the file doesn’t require to have a Dropbox account. To make use of Dropbox Transfer, sign into Dropbox via the internet, click the grid icon on the left of the top and select Dropbox Transfer–the maximum file size is dependent on the plan you’re in.

  1. Browse Dropbox on the Web More Easily

It appears that the Dropbox website interface recently received a new look that allows it to function more like File Explorer on Windows or Finder on macOS.

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