A file preview allows you to view, comment on, and share files without downloading them. The only file type you can edit from a preview is a PDF. Learn more about editing PDFs in Dropbox.
To preview a file on dropbox.com or the mobile app, click the name of the file. There you will see comments, activity, and other information about the file.
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Why am I only seeing the first page of my file?
If you’re trying to preview one of the following file types, you’ll only be able to preview the first page or frame of your file. You’ll be able to see the rest of the pages if you download and open the file.
- .numbers
- .pages
- .key
- .kth
Why is the date uploaded on my file more recent than the date modified?
Dropbox preserves the date your file was modified when you upload it through the Dropbox desktop app. For example, this can happen if you last modified a file 3 months ago but uploaded it yesterday.