| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Context menu options (Share, Copy Dropbox link, View on dropbox.com). Overlay icons indicate sync status (green check = synced, blue circle = syncing, gray dash = online-only). | | Selective Sync | Choose which subfolders are stored locally on a particular computer. Unselected folders remain in the cloud only. | | Bandwidth Control | Manually limit upload/download speeds to prevent network congestion. | | Camera Uploads | Auto-import photos/videos from connected cameras, SD cards, or phones (when plugged into the computer). | | Dropbox Badge | Floating overlay in Microsoft Office (Windows/macOS) to save, share, and see version history without leaving the app. | | Offline Access | Mark files/folders as “Available offline” – they are fully downloaded and accessible without an internet connection. | | LAN Sync | Accelerates syncing between two Dropbox desktops on the same local network by transferring data directly instead of via the cloud. |
Long-time users often complain that the app has become bloated. Originally, it was just a silent background tool. Now, the desktop app includes "Dropbox Capture" (screenshot tools), a password manager, and a doc scanner. If you just want a folder that syncs, you might find the extra features annoying, though they can be ignored. desktop dropbox
AI Assistant Date: April 14, 2026 Data based on: Dropbox public documentation, version 202.4.3686 (as of April 2026) | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | |
Key synchronization methods include: