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YPO-jen's avatar
YPO-jen
New member | Level 2
9 months ago

Is there still no way to unzip a file within Dropbox?

It's 2024, is there still no way to unzip a file within BOX?

Must I still unzip all my files on my local computer, then upload to box?  Like other services, can't I upload a zip file (which may be nested) and just unzip it on Box?

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    9 months ago

    Hi YPO-jen, thanks for messaging the Community!

     

    It is possible to unzip files on the Dropbox site using these steps.

     

    Are you experiencing any difficulties during this process?

    • shariw's avatar
      shariw
      New member | Level 2
      7 months ago

      This did not work for me. I am not given a Save As option via the elipses for the Zip file

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        7 months ago

        HI shariw, for the zip file, you need to click the 'Extract all' button as mentioned in my post, are you able to see that via the ellipsis?

  • Jammin's avatar
    Jammin
    New member | Level 2
    3 months ago
    I have a zipfile in dropbox.com and the extract all is grayed out. Your steps dont work
    • Nancy's avatar
      Nancy
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      3 months ago

      Hey Jammin! Can you clarify what’s the extension of your zipped file? Is it among those listed here?

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