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sarah h.13
Explorer | Level 4
9 years ago
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"This file can't be previewed" Error Message

This morning I started receiving the error message "This file can't be previewed" when I try to view pictures saved in my dropbox account. These are all uploaded by me and span a couple years worth o...
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  • JSN11's avatar
    JSN11
    9 years ago

    This article - https://help.dropbox.com/files-folders/file-types-that-preview- solved my "the file can't be previewed" problem.

    Specifically, this: 
    To preview files on Dropbox using Chrome, make sure that Chrome is not set to Block third-party cookies and site data. You can adjust this setting on Chrome's Content settings page under Cookies.

    No problem now viewing on Chrome or Firefox via PC or Mac. 

    Phew.

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mufcmothy
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

ANOTHER FIX!    it appeared to be "png! files that wouldnt open for me, i renamed it a "jpeg" and it opened right up :P

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