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LT28's avatar
LT28
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

How do I upload a video from Dropbox to YouTube?

I would like to take a video in Dropbox and upload to a Utube Channel.

How can this be done

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  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    6 years ago
    Hi there, LT28. 
     
    If you have the desktop app installed, please bear in mind that the Dropbox folder is just like any other folder on your computer. In other words, you can select a file from there as you would with any other folder on your device. 
     
    If you don’t have it installed, you can just download the video in question from the website and upload it once it’s available locally on your computer. 
     
     
    Spoiler
    If you’d like to download a file from the website, you can do so by:
    1. Signing in.
    2. Navigating to the Files tab. 
    3. Locating the file in question and hovering over it. 
    4. Clicking on the ellipsis (…) that appears on the right-hand side. 
    5. Selecting Download from the drop-down menu.  
    Let me know if you have any other questions!
     
    Mod note: edited to update links in post [last edit 2022]
  • jsphpl's avatar
    jsphpl
    Helpful | Level 5
    5 years ago

    You can, in fact, upload a video from your Dropbox straight to YouTube without first downloading it to your local computer/smartphone. It's done using a service called YouTuBox. You can log in with your YouTube account and then just connect your Dropbox account and choose a YouTube channel.

  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    6 years ago
    Hi there, LT28. 
     
    If you have the desktop app installed, please bear in mind that the Dropbox folder is just like any other folder on your computer. In other words, you can select a file from there as you would with any other folder on your device. 
     
    If you don’t have it installed, you can just download the video in question from the website and upload it once it’s available locally on your computer. 
     
     
    Spoiler
    If you’d like to download a file from the website, you can do so by:
    1. Signing in.
    2. Navigating to the Files tab. 
    3. Locating the file in question and hovering over it. 
    4. Clicking on the ellipsis (…) that appears on the right-hand side. 
    5. Selecting Download from the drop-down menu.  
    Let me know if you have any other questions!
     
    Mod note: edited to update links in post [last edit 2022]
    • Mrsy62's avatar
      Mrsy62
      Explorer | Level 4
      6 years ago
      Hi,
      Thanks for your reponse.
      My case is a little different. I am using a slow internet connection. Once uploaded to Dropbox, I would like to send the video directly from the Dropbox servers to YouTube or Facebook without having to upload it again through my slow connection from the Dropbox folder in my computer. Is it possible ?I have searched the web and some third parties like Zapier and YoutuBox offer such a service. But is it safe ?
      • Lusil's avatar
        Lusil
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        6 years ago
        Hey Mrsy62, thanks for posting your query to the Community! 
         
        The first thing that comes to mind would be to send the video via a shared link. 
         
        However, if you’re looking to add it to another website, since there isn’t currently a way that you can directly do so from the Dropbox website, then a third party app may do the trick. 
         
        I’m afraid though that there isn’t much I can provide regarding the third party apps in question, but you can always try contacting them for any additional info. 
         
        I hope this helped to some extent!
    • wineandtennis's avatar
      wineandtennis
      New member | Level 2
      5 years ago

      When I choose to upload the video to youtube, it automatically goes to my camera roll.  How can I find my dropbox folders so that I can upload from there?

      • Rich's avatar
        Rich
        Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
        5 years ago

        Either first export the video from the Dropbox app to your Camera Roll, or use the Files app (assuming Youtube gives you the option) and navigate to your Dropbox folders from there.

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