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Jrby's avatar
Jrby
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Moving files from Dropbox to my iPad

I currently have 1Tb of space in my Dropbox to house a number of video files.  I would like to move them to my iPad hard drive so that I can get by witha 2Gb Dropbox.  How can I do this?
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  • Elixir's avatar
    Elixir
    7 years ago

    Hi Jrby,

    1. Install the Dropbox iOS app in your iPad if you have not already. 
    2. Open the Dropbox app, go to Files tab, and browse the video file. 
    3. Click the options menu (...) on top right, and select Export. 
    4. Then select Save Video, and it will save the video file to your camera roll. You have to do it for each video file. Later you may organize them in albums/folders. 
getgealthyllc's avatar
getgealthyllc
New member | Level 2

There is no Save Video option

 

Lusil's avatar
Lusil
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
6 years ago

Hey getgealthyllc and peeps! Welcome to the Dropbox Community.

You should be able to export files to your mobile device's internal storage or to another app. 

If the relevant options don't appear, could you send me a screenshot (without any personal info) of what you see?

Thanks!

  • Relievo's avatar
    Relievo
    New member | Level 2
    5 years ago

    @Lusil

     

    Yep, I'm having the same problem.

    i cant see a way to import the entire folder to my ipad.

    thank you in advance.

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      5 years ago

      Hi Relievo; welcome to our Community and sorry for jumping in here.

       

      Just to clarify, exporting a folder isn't available on our mobile app for iOS/iPadOS devices at this time. 

       

      That said, you may want to try the Files app to see if you get this option there.

       

      I hope this helps!

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