Dropbox there was an error downloading your file.

Hey Jane! Thanks for your quick response! New member Level 2. Let me quickly rephrase below for convenience' sake:. Until we talk again, I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day ahead! Re: "There was an error downloading your file. Are you trying to download these files through a shared link incidentally? Does it happen intermittently or have you noticed a pattern eg. I'd appreciate it if you could you send me a link to the document that you're having trouble with if you're comfortable sharing of course.

For instructions on how to create a link to a file in your Dropbox, you may have a look at the steps outlined here. I appreciate your swift reply MahaOs. Work Smarter with Dropbox The way we work is changing.

Sound good? Let's get started. The files or folders are not properly synced on the computer or mobile client, so they cannot be accessed through the cloud. When the Zip file you receive through a download link exceed the Dropbox download file limit, occurs the ZIP file is too large to download error message. Click Copy. Uninstall and reinstall the Dropbox desktop app on your computer.

Then, reinstall the Dropbox desktop app. Did you find other methods to fix this issue? Do let us know in the comments section below! Restoro has been downloaded by 0 readers this month. If Dropbox is not installed on your computer, then you login to the website, select the file, and then click the Download button.

Multiple files can be downloaded from the Dropbox website after logging into your account. Alternately, make sure to correct any syncing issues with your computer. Login into the dropbox. Navigate through the files and folders until you find the one you want to download.

Click on it. Then from the options on the right side, click Download. Commenting as. Not you? Save information for future comments. Dropbox is one of the most popular tools when it comes to syncing your computer files in the cloud and sharing files. What happens when you can't download your file because of Dropbox error?

If you encounter an error message while trying to preview a file, read on to find an explanation behind the message you're seeing and how to fix it. Not using Dropbox yet? See how Dropbox helps you effortlessly share files and folders. If you're seeing the error message [file type] files can't be previewed , it's because Dropbox doesn't recognize the file type.

Dropbox can preview many file types. If you see this error message, download and open the file on your computer or phone to view it. Note : Previews will be generated only for the file types available to the file owner.

For example, if a user on a Basic plan shares a. Check this article for file types that each Dropbox plan supports. If you're seeing the error message This file is too big to preview , it's because Dropbox sets a limit on the size of files that can preview. The file you're trying to preview exceeds this limit. Many applications for example, Microsoft Word or Adobe Photoshop allow you to set passwords for your files. If you'd like to preview the file, open the file in its original application and remove the password.

If you'd like to keep the password, download and open the file on your computer or phone to view it. With Dropbox Professional or Dropbox Business, you can set passwords and expiration dates for shared links. This is a way to password-protect files without setting a password in the app you used to create it. If you're seeing the error message Files without extensions cannot be previewed , it's because the file doesn't have a suffix attached to the filename.