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Key Details of Dropbox

  • Transform folders into connected workspace and keep team collaboration in sync with intelligent content solutions
  • Last updated on 10/22/20
  • There have been 12 updates within the past 6 months
  • The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal badge_icon
  • Also available on Android, iOS, and Mac

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Dec 4, 2012

If you're not already using Dropbox, we have to ask: What are you waiting for? This popular service lets you easily sync files between computers, share with them others, and create backups. Best of all, it integrates so seamlessly with Windows -- and other platforms -- that you're barely even aware that you're using it. This program is a must-have for anyone who needs to make their files readily available to multiple users or computers.

Once installed, Dropbox appears as an icon in the system tray. It doesn't have an interface, exactly; it turns up as a folder in My Documents, and it functions just as any other folder would. The magical thing about this folder, however, is that its contents are stored both locally and in the cloud. Any files or folders that you place inside the Dropbox folder can be easily shared: simply right-click, select Dropbox from the context menu, then select Share Link. This will open your default browser and provide you with the opportunity to share the selected file or folder via e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter, or to simply copy its Dropbox URL. The folder contents will also be automatically synced, so anyone who has access to a folder will immediately have the most up-to-date files. You can forget about using USB drives or e-mailing documents to yourself; Dropbox lets you keep everything you need in My Documents on multiple computers, or simply log into the Web interface if you're not on a machine that has Dropbox installed. Dropbox requires users to create an account; the service provides users with 2 GB of space for free, but paid upgrades are available if you need more. A thorough online Help center, as well as brief text instructions within the Dropbox folder, provide plenty of well-written documentation.

Dropbox is incredibly easy to use and will change the way you store and share files. We highly recommend it.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 108.4.453

  • Deliver files directly from Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Selective sync now enabled for teams by default
  • View deleted files under the Content tab page search

General

Release October 22, 2020
Date Added October 22, 2020
Version 108.4.453

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows, Windows 7
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 980,513
Downloads Last Week 69
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Developer's Description

Dropbox is a place where all your team's content comes together. Where you can use the tools you love. Where we help you cut through the clutter and surface what matters most. It's the world's first smart workspace. Scattered content, constant interruptions, difficulty coordinating--there's a smarter way to work. Dropbox helps people be organized, stay focused, and get in sync with their teams. Bring traditional files, cloud content, Dropbox Paper docs, and web shortcuts together in one place, so you can organize and tackle your work efficiently. Prioritize your day and free up time with personalized content suggestions when you need them, so you spend less time searching. Keep projects moving forward with your team in sync and connected to the tools you use every day--including Slack and Zoom--without ever leaving Dropbox. With new Dropbox admin features, you can simplify team management, support data security and compliance, and gain actionable insights into team activity. Focus on the work that matters!
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