Need the same files on your PC, laptop and phone, and a simple way to share them? Dropbox for Windows adds a synced folder to File Explorer, so local documents can be synced and shared from the desktop.
Dropbox folder in File Explorer
The Windows desktop app adds a Dropbox folder to the familiar File Explorer workflow. Save or move documents there to sync them with the Dropbox account; changes made to synced files can then appear on the account’s other connected devices.
Dropbox also provides access to shared team folders, so collaborators can work from the same collection of files.
Shared folders and links
Dropbox lets users share individual files or folders. A shared folder gives invited collaborators access to its contents, while a shared link provides a way to send someone access to a file. Real-time syncing keeps changes current across connected devices and shared workspaces.
- Use folders to keep related project documents together.
- Share a link when someone needs access to a particular file.
- Transfer large files through Dropbox sharing.
Previews and file recovery
Dropbox can preview many file types, letting users inspect content without opening each item in a separate application. Version history and recovery features provide ways to retrieve earlier file versions or restore content after changes.
Pros
- Syncs files through a Dropbox folder in File Explorer
- Shares folders and files with other people
- Provides file previews and version history
- Supports recovery of previous file versions
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · ARM64 and x64
How do files sync between Windows and other devices?
Save files in the Dropbox folder or a synced folder. Dropbox updates the account and connected devices when they are online.
How can someone share a file or folder?
Share a file or folder from Dropbox. A folder can be shared with collaborators, and a link can provide access to a file.
Can Dropbox restore an earlier version of a file?
Dropbox includes version history and recovery features for retrieving earlier file versions or restoring content.
