Dropbox is a storage and collaboration platform that runs on the cloud. Dropbox is best known for letting users store, share, and access files securely, as long as they have access to the internet. The platform empowers users with core features that make it easy to share and collaborate, such as file syncing, collaboration tools, and version history tracking.
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Deployment | Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone |
Training | Documentation |
Languages | English |
The best thing about Dropbox is that it's just there. It's easy to set up, and always running in the background. You can just save a file in a shared folder on your computer and reliably expect it to be available to other users. It has been vital to me as a freelancer working with a variety of clients and teams over the years. Speaking of clients: since you can create sharing links for folders as well, it's great for delivering projects, sharing portfolio pieces, etc.
The only thing I dislike about Dropbox is its mobile UI. It feels difficult to navigate and I often end up uploading things to the wrong folder if I don't double check where I am. The automatic photo upload option for mobile also could use some more verification or details about what has been uploaded.
Dropbox helps me share files without having to think about it. It's like having an internal network for each client that I work with. I can just hit CTRL + S in the application I'm using and the update is available almost immediately to my client or team. It's also a great file transfer service for deliverables.
saving space, sharing files and easy to aceess
nothing bad about it everything is good.
ease to access files from anywhere
Easy to use, quick installation & integrates well across all devices.
Can get costly if your using a lot of storage space
Sharing job files between a company that creates artwork and a company that processes & prints artwork. It makes it easy for all users to check that files are correct.
Dropbox is easy and just works. It's like having an extra hard drive attached to the device..
More storage would be great. You can never have too much
I can share large files across multiple devices with ease
The best thing about using Dropbox is that I can grab files or photos from anywhere. I tend to save and print from Dropbox.I literally use it daily!
The only.thing I don't like is the monthly rate. It's a little high to pay and I feel like my files are now held hostage because it would be difficult to move everything at this point.
It helps with storage needs I might typically use a computer for, now it's available in a more compact place.
I love how simple and intuitive DropBox is! I've been a member/subscriber for years and find DropBox is the best in the industry for storing digital media. Its also super easy to share such files and create organized folders to better manage content.
There really aren't too many things to dislike about Dropbox in my personal opinion. It really has saved me many times. The one thing I wish it had (and maybe it does have this feature but I dont know about it) but would love to be able to add keywords and tags to photos to easily search for content (without the keywords necessarily being in the file name itself). This would save me a lot of time searching but otherwise I love DropBox!
The problem is finding a place to store impotant media and files to be utilzied in the future and DropBox solves this problem by allowing me to easily organize files and media within folders and also search for such folders as needed. This has benefited me by saving me lots of time, helped me to find important files in a quick time frame, and also share slideshows, videos, and other content with clients, colleagues, managment etc.
I can drop a file and send the link without worrying about maxing out email storage capability
Nothing except sometimes there is an additional permission that is required that might not necessarily have been given when the original file was shared
Keeping email limits in check, not worrying about whether a file went through or not
Easy to use cloud sharing. I love the security, the speed of transferring files from device to device. The ease of data management. The fact that it is fully usable for my needs even using the basic mode. Easy to download and use on multiple devices which means it integrates seamlessly into my daily work flow. I use Dropbox multiple times per to week to share files across devices and social media platforms. Very easy to set up.
The only downside is for me is the limited space and instillation on devices on the basic plan, though I know that I can upgrade at any time to solve this.
Moving files between different devices. means that i don't have to load things onto USBs and can easily move files from my computer to phone for social media upload.
Dropbox offers some really great features - I can send a link to a file on the service to anyone who isn't on the service; I can share folders and data with select people; and I get plenty of space. (There's the requisite get-free-space-to-have-your-friends-sign-on, but even at a rock bottom $10 month for 100 GB, there's still plenty of value to Dropbox).
My only major dislike is that, if I am removed from a folder, I do not get a note saying, "You are no longer connected to this folder" - one assignment ended abruptly, and I had some notes and work in process that should have been kept with me. However, this is a minor quibble - all in all, I really enjoy Dropbox.
Much of my work involves sharing large folders and files, whether it's business/marketing information or (as my sideline) scans and proofing copies of pulp reissues. Dropbox allows me to work remote at any venue - I use the web version, but the Android app on my tablet works wonderfully as well. I'm finding myself better able to meet deadlines and craft marketing copy that more closely resembles what my client is seeking....and in the end, it fosters collaboration.
I love being able to access all of my photos and documents across all devices. I quickly remove anything from my devices into the security of Dropbox and never have to worry about losing anything.
I can't think of anything that I don't like.
All of my photos and documents are in one place so that when I lose a hard drive or change devices I do not have to worry about any loss.
I've been using Dropbox for nearly 10 years now and I love how easy it is to manage my files locally & on my mobile devices.
Wish the app messages would save their read/unread because I keep declining the "Would you like to try the beta version" message and it comes back every time I login to my computer.
Team collaboration features have been getting better and better. I like the directions they're going in the app.
I like it because I can store documents online and its easy to use.
It easily gets full for work documents. Ease of integration.
storage
Being able to see edits made, when they were made, by who, and just being very transparent about edits to important documents
Really nothing, I like the formatting, UI, everything really
Being able to work with multiple people to see whose editing what. It is better than google docs in that regard by far
Everything is available when i need it and its easy For ise
To expencive For family what i User and Had to leave IT
I am using IT privately only
sharing files with my fwends and homies and being able to edit them. ive never spoken with support but they the best fr fr. I hope my kids live up to my high expectations after dropbox has risen the bar countless times as now i cannot settle for less
not being able to edit things after an admin has left the company. I also don'
I neeed files they have them
How i can access it from anywhere. My computer, phone and tablet all have the same information and it updates it instantly
I dont have somewhere to edit my documents. I have to download the documents or edit them through google online
Limited storage, although my student loans are up the roof, dropbox has affordable plans for every need. Also you can access it through the institution and get more storage.
The ease of use and accessibility from any and all devices.
Nothing. I'm not sure I could make a recommendation on how to improve it.
The fact that I can access all of my documents from anywhere and any device is key. And I love the little badge on the document icon that shows me that it's been sync'd.
First it is easy to use from uploading whatever files you want and then organizing them is a very simple thingas well. One of my favorite things is the fact that I can share individual files or folders with just a link. I can select what users have permissions to wdit or not. Dropbox is easy for a beginner or a professional. Ive been using dropbox way before cellphones and all there other clouds. Drop box has always been there.others come and go. I use my Dropbox for what is important to me. I made sure every computer i installed windows on had a Dropbox on the desktop. The ease of file sharrong and the security cant be beat in my opinion.
Nothing that I can remember. Never had any issues.
Transferring files from one pc to another without direct hook up or a memory stick.
I am able to save and store all files, no matter what type, and know that they are always available and retrievable on any computer if necessary.
The support system seems lacking to me. When I need something I want a direct answer from Dropbox and not have to go through other support groups.
I store all my files for my translation business on Dropbox, and no longer need any other cloud service.
Dropbox easily integrates into my business infrastructure. It is useful and versatile. I do not have to do a lot to get it to work. No major learning curve. It's great...
I use Dropbox on several different computers. I use it for Mac as well as Linux systems. I would like to have the same feature of having files stored off-site only as I can on Mac as well as Linux. I want this so I can save disk space on my Linux computer.
Off-site storage of important files. These files are being used constantly.