You can download the contents of an entire Dropbox folder via dropbox.com, as long as both of the following are true:
- The folder is less than 20 GB in total size
- The folder has fewer than 10,000 total files
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To download an entire folder directly from dropbox.com:
- Sign in to dropbox.com.
- Find the folder you want to download.
- Click the … (ellipsis) icon to the right of the folder's name.
- Click Download.
Your browser will then download the folder as a single compressed file (known as a 'ZIP' file). You'll find the ZIP file wherever your browser normally downloads files, as set in your browser preferences. It will have the same name as the original folder, but will end in .zip.
To access the contents of a ZIP file, open and decompress the ZIP file.
Most operating systems are capable of decompressing ZIP files without any additional software. However, if you find yourself unable to open the file, you can find numerous ZIP file decompression utilities online.
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You can download files from Dropbox using the official Dropbox website on your Mac or PC. To download a file, open Dropbox in an internet browser and sign in, then find the file and click the.
- Download apps by Dropbox, Inc., including Dropbox Passwords - Manager, Dropbox - Backup, Sync, Share, Paper by Dropbox, and many more.
- Downloading Dropbox. Your Dropbox download should automatically start within seconds. Once the download finishes, click Run to start installing Dropbox.
- Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Paper by Dropbox. Download Paper by Dropbox and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You can work with everything from video and images, to code and sound—all in a single place.
- Download OneDrive for macOS 10.12 or later and enjoy it on your Mac. Start with 5 GB of free cloud storage or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription to get 1 TB of storage. Microsoft 365 includes premium Office apps, 1 TB cloud storage in OneDrive, advanced security, and more, all in one convenient subscription.
Note: If you’re using a Mac and the ZIP file you downloaded contains a file larger than 4GB, the Archive Utility tool on MacOS may fail to extract the contents of the ZIP file. If this happens, you will need to use a different software or the Terminal program to extract the files.
What if I see an 'Open' button instead of a 'Download' button?
If you see an Open button instead of a Download button, it means the folder is already synced with the Dropbox folder on your computer. Click the Open button to access this folder on your computer.
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Learn more about the Open button.