How to save or share files with other apps on your phone or tablet

Updated Sep 14, 2023

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The information in this article applies to all Dropbox users.

The Dropbox mobile app makes it easy for you to share files to other apps on your mobile device or tablet, or save them locally to your device.

If you don't already have it, download the Dropbox mobile app for easier exporting.

Not using Dropbox yet? See how Dropbox helps you effortlessly share files and folders.

To export a file on the Dropbox mobile app with your Android phone:

  1. Open the Dropbox mobile app.
  2. Tap the Files tab.
  3. Tap more (more options) next to the file you’d like to export.
  4. Tap Share
  5. Tap chevron-up  (chevron up) beside Link for viewing
  6. Tap Export.
  7. Save the file locally or share the file using other apps:
    • To save the file locally, tap Save to Device, Save image, or Save video, depending on the file type.
    • To share the file using another app, choose the app you’d like to use.

To export a file on the Dropbox mobile app on your iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the Dropbox mobile app.
  2. Tap Files in the lower-left.
  3. Tap more (more options) next to the file you’d like to export.
  4. Save the file locally or share the file with other apps:
    • To save the file locally, tap Save to device, Save image, or Save video, depending on the file type.
    • To share the file using another app, tap Share, tapmore(more options), tap Export, then select the app you’d like to use.
You can also send your file as a link or copy the file link to your clipboard. Learn more about sharing files and folders in the Dropbox mobile app.
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Note: Once you export the file to another app, any changes to the file may not be saved back to your Dropbox unless the app specifically integrates with Dropbox.

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