Where does Dropbox store local files?

By default, the Dropbox folder is located in your user folder. If you moved your Dropbox folder, or if you connected a work and personal, it may be located elsewhere or have a name other than “Dropbox.” You can programmatically find the folder path through a JSON file.

Does Dropbox maintain metadata?

Dropbox supports some extended attributes and can sync them everywhere you access your files in Dropbox. Extended attributes are additional types of metadata attached to your files. Refer to the list below to see a list of extended attributes that Dropbox supports for your operating system.

Does Dropbox strip EXIF data?

Yes, no EXIF data will be lost. The Dropbox importer do not add nor remove EXIF tags, it will just rewrite these four tags: Directory. File Name.

Can Dropbox track downloads?

Dropbox has a few monitoring tools but not one that tracks downloads. There are some third party services that can do that such as URL shorteners like Bitly or extensions that utilize the Dropbox API. The folder tracking feature is the one you want to manage downloads.

How can I see who has access to my Dropbox?

Hover over a gray avatar on the preview of a file on dropbox.com to see when they last Viewed the file. You can also see the full history of when people viewed files.

Are Dropbox files kept in the cloud?

Dropbox offers various cloud storage options. Whether you’re an individual, small business or large company, using Dropbox for cloud storage lets you store everything safely in the cloud and access file uploads from multiple devices.

What database does Dropbox use?

File metadata is stored in a MySQL-backed database service, and is sharded and replicated as needed to meet performance and high availability requirements. By design, Dropbox provides a unique security mechanism that goes beyond traditional encryption to protect user data.

What is a space in Dropbox?

Dropbox Spaces is a virtual workspace that brings projects and teams together. With Spaces, teams can access everything they need for a project—like key files, tasks, meetings, and updates—all in one place.

Where are Dropbox photos stored?

Dropbox makes it easy—and automatic—to back up your photos on an iPhone or Android device. When you enable camera uploads, your photos will upload to the camera uploads folder in your Dropbox account.

Can Dropbox organize photos?

Easily import and manage photos with Dropbox Find a cable, plug it in, dig through folders to find your photos and videos, drag them over, rename them, and organize them. The feature works its magic in the background, so just turn it on once for each device, and Dropbox will handle it from there.

Does the Dropbox iOS app use my location data?

The Dropbox iOS app does not use your device’s location data. However, if you turn on background uploading for camera uploads, the app will ask for permission to access your device’s location services. When background uploading is on, the Dropbox app will periodically upload photos even when the app is closed.

Where are Dropbox’s servers located?

Quoting from the relevant Help Center article, our storage servers are located in data centers across the United States. Additionally, storage servers are available in Germany, Australia, and Japan for some Dropbox Business users. You can contact our sales teams for more information.

Does Dropbox background uploading collect my location information?

There are a few things that trigger background uploading, including changes to your device’s location. This is designed to make camera uploads work more efficiently and does not collect your location information. Dropbox’s background uploading feature uses a low-power version of Apple’s location services.

How do I move a Dropbox folder to another location?

Select the new location for your Dropbox folder. Let Dropbox move your folder and its contents to the new location. Sign out and back in to the Dropbox desktop app to ensure that all of your preferences are moved as well. If you’ve linked your Dropbox accounts, you’ll see both of your Dropbox accounts listed.