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HelloHoffy
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Upload / Sync Pictures Folder to Dropbox
Hi, I'm setting up dropbox for the first time and my main reason is to store my huge photo/video library in the cloud to freeup hardrive space. I can't work out how to do this and from reading other ...
HelloHoffy
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Thanks for getting back to me. Yes that was what I assumed I would need to do which would mean it's not the set and forget option for storage/backup I was hoping to use paid dropbox for. I'll then have to manually move any photos across from Pictures in future. Not the ideal option, but a work around to free up some space. If dropbox can add 'Pictures' to it's default folders to select a backup for that would be amazing!
Walter
Dropbox Staff
3 years agoHey HelloHoffy - thanks for your feedback on this. It's been noted in our system.
Please let us know if you have anything else to add.
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