FAQs on the Dropbox Paper app discontinuation

In order to focus on delivering a consistent, high-quality experience on paper.dropbox.com, the Dropbox Paper mobile app will be discontinued on October 9, 2025. If you already have the app installed on your device, it will no longer function after this date. 

You can continue using Paper on Web on any of your devices after this date by logging into paper.dropbox.com using your browser.

When will the Paper mobile app be discontinued?

The Paper mobile app will no longer be available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store from October 9, 2025. If you’ve already got the app installed on your device, it’ll no longer update after October 9. After this date, some parts of the app will no longer function. To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend deleting the app.

What happens to my Paper documents?

Your Paper files will continue to be securely stored in your Dropbox account. You can access them at any time, from any of your devices, by visiting paper.dropbox.com.

Can I still create and edit Paper documents on my mobile device?

Yes, you can still create and edit paper documents using Paper on the web.

To create Paper documents on your mobile device:

1. Log in to paper.dropbox.com on your mobile device.
2. Tap    Create new doc at the top of your screen.
3. Enter a name for your new document.

To edit Paper documents on your mobile device:

1. Log in to paper.dropbox.com on your mobile device.
2. Tap the document you’d like to edit.
3. Tap any of the text in the document to begin editing.

You can make edits using the keyboard on your mobile device.

Can I share Paper documents with my mobile device?

Yes, you can share Paper documents with your mobile device through Paper on Web, or through the Dropbox mobile app.

To share a document on the web:

1. Log in to paper.dropbox.com on your mobile device.
2. Tap (more) next to the document you’d like to share.
3. Select whether the person you’re sharing the file with can view, or edit the file, by choosing from the dropdown next to Anyone with this link.
4. Enter the email address of the person you’d to share the document with.
   • You can also tap Copy link and share that link directly.
5. Add a note if required.
6. Tap Share.

To share a file using the Dropbox mobile app:

1. Open the Dropbox mobile app.
2. Tap  (more options) on Android or  (more options) on iOS next to the file you’d like to share.
3. Tap Share.
4. Tap Invite to file (file).
5. Tap under Send to and type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you’d like to share the file or folder with.
6. Tap to select them from the results.
   • Note: You can invite as many people as you’d like.
7. Tap to select Can edit (view, comment, and edit) or Can view (view and comment but not edit).
   • Tap Close on iOS.
8. Tap Optional message on Android or Message (optional) on iOS to add a message, if required.
9. Tap Share.

How will I receive notifications about changes to my Paper documents?

You’ll still receive notifications about activity, comments, @mentions, to-dos, and changes to docs you follow through email, and on the Dropbox mobile app.

Learn more about Dropbox Paper notifications.

Can I continue to use the Dropbox Paper desktop app?

The Dropbox Paper desktop app was a beta experience, and is also being discontinued on October 9, 2025. You’ll still be able to use all of the features of Dropbox Paper by visiting paper.dropbox.com.

Will I be reminded of the change?

Yes, if you’re an active user of the Dropbox Paper mobile or desktop apps, you’ll receive a reminder email on October 1, 2025.