How to Share Pictures using Dropbox
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Karina here, and I’m happy to be sharing with you the different ways you can share your pictures using Dropbox (o...
With shared links, Dropbox and non-Dropbox users can access any photos you send them through the simple click of a link. It’s the simplest way for individuals to view, comment on, and download a copy of the photo you’ve shared with them.
To create a shared link usingdropbox.com, simply follow the steps below:
Hover your mouse over the photo of choice, and click on the“Share” button(located on the right sideof your page).
Then, click on“Create a link” and from there, click on“Copy link”
Once you click on“Copy link” a URL will have been generated and copiedonyour clipboard. From there, you can take that link and paste it anywhere
Anyone who clicks on thatlink,will have access to the photo(or folder of photos) you’ve shared. :slight_smile:
Now, for those of you with websites, or those of you that work on platforms where you’d like to host/ display images, here’s all you need to do:convert your shared link into a‘raw=1’ link!
1. Create a shared link to the image in question(by following the steps mentioned above).
2. Paste the link you’ve created, and convert it into a“raw=1” link, by changing the text from‘?dl=0’ to‘?raw=1’ at the end of the link.
Another fun way to share your photos with others is by using Dropbox Paper. By adding images in your Paper docs, you have the ability to:
Arrange your photos in any order you want(by simply dragging-and-dropping the photos between each other). This gives you a gallery view of all photos, as they re-size themselves to fit well next to each other. You can even create an collage or inspo-board on Paper!
Click on an image to view a larger preview of it(and save a copy to your computer by right-clicking and“Saving image as”)
With individual pictures, you can also choose whether you’d like them to be large + centered on your Paper doc, off to the side(left or right) + made smaller, or replaced. Do do this, click on your photo and choose your option from the settings that appear:
With the settings that appear, you also have the option to comment on the picture, or add a comment to a specific area. Hovering your mouse over those settings, allows you to see which icon represents each setting. For example:
Add captions to your pictures
This option appears below your photo when you click on it, allowing you to caption each one of your photos differently.
Example: If you’re sharing your travel photos, you can include each photos location, or date taken, in their caption.
Image Lightbox: When clicking on an image in Paper, the settings appear. If you click again, you are introduced to the Image Lightbox. This is a section which allows you to view an image in its full size, and navigate your way through all photos in the Paper doc, by scrolling towards to left or right, using the left + right keys on your keyboard, or clicking on the left + right arrows on your screen. In this section, you also have the ability to view and reply to comments posted on each specific photo.
How to add a Photo in your Paper doc?
Dropbox on the Web:
Click on the[+ ] icon that appears towards the left of your screen, and the below settings will appear:
Dropbox Paper Mobile App 📱
iOS: Click on the Camera icon or Photo icon in the settings that appear when you’re editing a Paper doc on your iPhone or iPad.
Android: Click on the Camera icon or Photo icon in the settings that appear when you’re editing a Paper doc on your Android device(the last two options in the row of Settings).
There are two ways to share your Paper docs with others:
As a Shared Link
To specific users, with an email invite
To share your Paper doc as a shared link, all you need to do is click on the blue“Share” button, and copy the link created, to send out to others.
Otherwise, to share and invite specific users with their email address, after clicking the“Share” button, you can:
Type in the email address of the user you want to invite to your doc
Choose the permissions access you'd like them to have(Can Edit or Can Comment)
Add an optional personal message, and click the“Send” button.
iOS:
To share your Paper doc on an iOS device, open up the Paper app→Select the document of your choice and open it up→click on the Ellipsis(…) at the top-right of your screen→click on Share doc→and finally, type in the email address of the invitee → Once you’re done, click“Send”.
Android:
To share your Paper doc using an Android device, open up the Paper app→Select the document of your choice and open it up→click on the Ellipsis(…) at the top-right of your screen(to share a link to your doc)→orclick onthe People icon with the plus sign 👥 →and type in the email address of the invitee → Once you’re done,hit the send button.
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