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elReY
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

How can I export files from Dropbox to WhatsApp?

Why can’t i choose any audio files and send them directly via WhatsApp. Only link is created. Need urgent help how2do. Thanks again

  • Click on the three ...'s top right
    Click on 'Export' or 'Save to Camera Roll' (or similar).

    Export may also give you option to send to WhatsApp.
  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    You will need to download the audio to your device and then reupload it to Whats App
  • elReY's avatar
    elReY
    New member | Level 2
    How to download with iPhone. Only shows offline availability. But can’t find with WhatsApp. Can’t find anywhere. 🤮 Apple
    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
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      Click on the three ...'s top right
      Click on 'Export' or 'Save to Camera Roll' (or similar).

      Export may also give you option to send to WhatsApp.
      • elReY's avatar
        elReY
        New member | Level 2
        Thanks for answers. Solution found. First click three .... then export THAN click in the three brushes ( looks like triangle) than it works !!!! Wawawiwa 🤯😎🤩
    • FBY's avatar
      FBY
      New member | Level 2

      You'll need to open Dropbox in Safari browser (not the Dropbox app) on your iPhone, then download the file and then finally you can attach it in Whatsapp.

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    elReY wrote:
    Why can’t i choose any audio files and send them directly via WhatsApp. Only link is created. Need urgent help how2do. Thanks again

    Start in WhatsApp and use the plus sign to attach a file (choose Document). Don't start in Dropbox or you'll only get a link to the file.

    • elReY's avatar
      elReY
      New member | Level 2
      Thx but it’s a audio file bro. It’s solved. Must choose the three brushes than can choose apps and than choose WhatsApp and export.. 🚀
  • Mikemann's avatar
    Mikemann
    New member | Level 2

    You will need to download the audio to your device and then re upload it to WhatsApp.

  • Daleeman's avatar
    Daleeman
    New member | Level 2
    On iPhone:
    Open a conversation in Whatsapp
    Click on the “+” sign and select “Document”
    You will be able to browse different locations for your documents including Dropbox. If Dropbox doesn’t appear on the list click on the 3 dots in the top right corner and select “Edit”.
    The system will allow you to select which locations to display on the list, you may also organiza the list to appear in your preferred order. Click “Done” and close that menu.
    On the edited list choose Deopbox as your location and browse to the document you want to attach.
    When the document is visible on your screen click on “Send”.
  • Verra's avatar
    Verra
    New member | Level 2
    how can i send dropbox file through whatsup

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