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Uploading and downloading in Dropbox

This video shows you how to upload files to Dropbox from all your devices. Plus, you'll discover how to download files and folders from Dropbox in a few simple steps.

Upload and download a file or folder

Dropbox makes it easy to upload and download files, wherever you are. To upload a file, log in at dropbox.com, select the 'Upload' button, and choose the file or folder you want to upload. Or if you want to save some time, just drag and drop.

To download a file, just open a file in Dropbox, select ‘More’, and click ‘Download’. To upload a file, like a photo, from your mobile device, open the Dropbox app and tap ‘Create’ on the home page. Select 'Upload Photos', choose the photos you want, and tap 'Upload'. Or, by tapping 'Camera Uploads' in your Account Settings, you can turn on automatic uploads and let Dropbox take care of the rest.

You can even use the doc scanner to create and store digital copies of your physical documents. So now you can upload files, documents, photos, or videos no matter where you are.

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