You can download the contents of an entire Dropbox folder via dropbox.com, as long as both of the following are true:
To download an entire folder directly from dropbox.com:
Syncing with Dropbox. Sync is the process by which your content is synchronized (synced) between. Dropbox is a straightforward tool that promises easy syncing and sharing capabilities. When you install Dropbox on your Mac, you can set it up to load upon startup and integrate with Finder. Dropbox will act like any other folder on your Mac and make file storage and syncing clean and efficient. How to download and install the Dropbox desktop app. To download and install the Dropbox desktop application on a Linux, Mac, or Windows computer, click this link. Once installed, you’ll be prompted to either sign in or create a new account. How to install the desktop app with admin privileges. The Dropbox desktop app requires admin. Assuming you already have a Dropbox account, head over to the Dropbox website and click the blue. How do I stop Dropbox from downloading all my files to every device? I have a pid account. I only want certain files downloaded on certain devices. Now every time upload video files to my iPad (which has plenty of storage left), and then go back to my Macbook Air, I automatically get all those files on it and then my hard drive is full!
Your browser will then download the folder as a single compressed file (known as a 'ZIP' file). You'll find the ZIP file wherever your browser normally downloads files, as set in your browser preferences. It will have the same name as the original folder, but will end in .zip.
To access the contents of a ZIP file, open and decompress the ZIP file.
Most operating systems are capable of decompressing ZIP files without any additional software. However, if you find yourself unable to open the file, you can find numerous ZIP file decompression utilities online.
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Note: If you’re using a Mac and the ZIP file you downloaded contains a file larger than 4GB, the Archive Utility tool on MacOS may fail to extract the contents of the ZIP file. If this happens, you will need to use a different software or the Terminal program to extract the files.
What if I see an 'Open' button instead of a 'Download' button?
If you see an Open button instead of a Download button, it means the folder is already synced with the Dropbox folder on your computer. Click the Open button to access this folder on your computer.
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Learn more about the Open button.
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