Dropbox was launched in 2008 and the cloud storage and syncing app has introduced a number of new features since the time it was 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 return to older versions of specific files but it is the Dropbox Rewind feature available to paid subscribers allows you to return in time for large collections of folders, files or even your entire Dropbox. It’s useful if lots of damaged files such as. Log into the website and select all files after which select the 3 dots on the top (for the entirety of your Dropbox) as well as the 3 dots in front of each folder. You’ll notice Rewinding the directory as one of your choices.
2. Convert Files Between Formats
Dropbox recently introduced some useful tool for conversion of files, which are now accessible via the interface on the web. Select the 3 dots beside any file and select to save it to… to choose a new type of file. There are a number of options to convert of common file types (including Word documents, rich text files and GIFs) in JPEG, PDFs, and PNG files, based upon the kind that you’re dealing on. The original file does not change and remains the same as it was.
3. Use Dropbox With Office
There’s a tiny but helpful method of getting Dropbox along with Microsoft Office working a bit closer on Windows Start the Dropbox client in your notification tray (system tray) Click on your profile picture , then the Preferences and then in the section called General mark the box that says “Show Dropbox as a Save Location inside Microsoft Office–it means you can upload all of your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents to your Dropbox folders in fewer clicks.
4. Install the Desktop App
For Windows and macOS it is possible to manage your files using the web interface or via File Explorer or Finder, but there’s an alternative that you can use: Dropbox. It’s the Dropbox desktop application. Install it and it will make everything from sharing files to searching for folders just a little easier. If you’re spending a significant portion of your time in Dropbox working with files and having access to Dropbox using the Dropbox desktop application can help you increase your productivity.
5. Lock Away Sensitive Files
Dropbox allows you to set up an exclusive vault folder within your account. It is secured by an additional PIN code that third-party plug-ins can’t gain access to. To begin, log to Dropbox via the internet Click on your profile picture (top left) after which click Settings and then under General, select the setting up option right next to the word “Vault”. For more information on the features and how locked away files show up on desktops and mobiles you can visit the Dropbox help page.
6. Move Your Dropbox Folder
There’s no need to stick with the default destination in regards to the location of you keep your Dropbox folder is on your PC. You can transfer it to any location on your computer’s hard disk. Start the Dropbox client via in the notifications area of Windows or from the Menu bar in macOS and click on your profile photo and preferences and then click the Sync tab and select the option to transfer the Dropbox folder (which could take a bit of time when you have a large number many files).
7. Share Dropbox With Your Family
As with many digital services nowadays you can also benefit from 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, like managing passwords as well as Dropbox Paper are also included for all users, and the entire package will set you at $20 per month.
8. Show Off Your Work
Dropbox Professional is a subscription of $20 per month plan that provides you with some other features (and threeTB storage) along with all the usual Dropbox features. The additional tools you can avail include the ability to include branding on your digital files, and to gain insights into traffic (such the number of times your files have been viewed) for everything you upload, which is ideal when you’re looking to build an impressive portfolio of work that others have access to.
9. Upload Some Photos and Videos, Not All
Another feature that Dropbox has added recently is the capability to upload some , but not all photos and videos you have on your smartphone to the internet. On Dropbox’s Dropbox App available for iOS click account, Camera Uploads along with Upload to to select which albums (including automatic smart album) that you’d prefer to add. As of this writing, this article, the feature hasn’t been added to the Dropbox application for Android however it will be available soon.
10. Send Files to Anyone
Dropbox is a powerful file and storage system, but there’s a separate Dropbox Transfer tool that is available. It offers additional options (stats on downloads and file views for instance) and the recipient will not require to have a Dropbox account. To utilize Dropbox Transfer, sign into Dropbox via the internet, click the grid icon on the left of the top and select Dropbox Transfer–the maximum size of the file is determined by the plan you’re in.
11. Browse Dropbox on the Web More Easily
It appears that the Dropbox Web interface been updated and allows it to function more like File Explorer on Windows or Finder on macOS. The left side of the screen will show the all files link that will display all your subfolders and folders in chronological order. Choose a folder or file and you’ll see an information pane on left (click the information button if it’s not visible). Click the icon at the left of the top right over the list of files, and you’ll be able to switch to the Grid, Large grid, List, and Large List views.
12. Manage Your Passwords
In addition to everything else, Dropbox does password management in the present time, however if you’re in a paid subscription it’s limited to 50 logins, and three devices. Dropbox Passwords is similar to others password management tools, and covers details about your payment card and all of the login credentials you have. There’s an extension to your browser to use when working on the internet, as well as smartphones with apps available for Android as well as iOS that connect your data to your mobile, too.
