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tonekog
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Cannot open photos files (*jpg, *.jpeg, *.png)

Hi,  I have problem with opening of photos files, stored on Dropbox. Browser Using browser logged to Dropbox in preview phase, getting message  "Couldn't preview this file",  after downloadin...
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tonekog's avatar
tonekog
Explorer | Level 3

Hi, 

 

In explorer
- filename with extensions
- click on file , message during opening

 

 

 


Dropbox via browser

 

BrTone 

 

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Hannah
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
2 years ago

Thanks for this, Tone!

 

If, as a test, you try to restore a previous version of one of the files, does that help?

 

Also, if you download the photos from the website, can you open them locally?

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    tonekog
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Hi, 

     

    A try to restore to previous version, but I can't , I hove only this option in screen (for all files)

     

    If I download from website, I cannot open locally.

     

    New photos file, from email or web, I can normally open local, after saving to Dropbox folder(local client for DB) I'am  geeting this error.

     

    regards, T

     

     

    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      2 years ago

      Thanks, tonekog.

       

      And you're seeing the same thing on other browsers as well?

      • tonekog's avatar
        tonekog
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        Yes.

         

        I can share same sample folder with you, you will se behavior on your side. Should we try? 

         

        Regards, Tone

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