Uploading to Dropbox: how to add files and folders to your Dropbox account

Updated Apr 21, 2026

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The information in this article applies to all Dropbox users.

You can upload files and folders to your Dropbox account on dropbox.com and the Dropbox desktop app. Each file or folder uploaded on dropbox.com can be up to 350 GB. Each file or folder uploaded on the Dropbox desktop app can be up to 2 TB.

You can also upload files with the Dropbox mobile app.

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Tip: To upload files larger than 350 GB, we recommend downloading the Dropbox desktop app on your computer and uploading your file from there. You can also compress your file to reduce its size to under 350 GB, and then upload it via dropbox.com. Learn more about Dropbox file size limits.

Upload files and folders to your Dropbox account

  1. Log in to dropbox.com.
  2. Click Upload under the search bar at the top.
  3. Choose one of the following:
    • File: Select as many files as you like, then click Open.
    • Folder: Select a folder, then click Upload.
    • Import from Google Drive: Choose a location to upload to, connect your Google account, select files then click Upload.
    • Import from Microsoft OneDrive: Choose a location, connect your Microsoft account, select files, then click Upload.
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Note: The option to import from Microsoft OneDrive may only be available on certain individual Dropbox plans.

On the Dropbox desktop app

  1. Open the Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
  2. Locate the files or folders you’d like to add, then drag and drop, or copy and paste them into the open Dropbox folder.
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Notes:

  • You can save new or existing files directly into the Dropbox folder.
  • Files in the Dropbox folder on your computer automatically sync everywhere you access your files in Dropbox, including dropbox.com and the mobile app.

Watch this video for a quick overview of how to upload and download files in Dropbox.

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