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For Gmail users who rely on Dropbox for cloud storage, the Dropbox for Gmail browser extension offers a streamlined way to share files directly from their inbox. This tool eliminates the need to upload attachments to Gmail, bypassing the 25 MB size limit. By integrating Dropbox with Gmail, users can insert shared links to files stored in Dropbox, making it easier for recipients to access the files without requiring a Dropbox account.

Key Features

• Direct File Sharing: Share files from Dropbox directly within Gmail.
• Bypass Attachment Limits: Avoid Gmail's 25 MB attachment limit by sharing Dropbox links.
• Easy Access for Recipients: Recipients can access shared files with a single click, without needing a Dropbox account.
• File Preview: If recipients also have the Dropbox for Gmail extension, they can preview file thumbnails directly within the email.

Usage

1. Install the Dropbox for Gmail extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. When composing an email in Gmail, click the Dropbox icon to select files from your Dropbox account.
3. Insert a link to the selected file into the email.
4. Recipients can click the link to access the file, with options to preview or save it to their own Dropbox if they have the extension.

Benefits and Limitations

The extension simplifies file sharing and collaboration. However, it currently allows inserting links one at a time, and it doesn't support sharing entire folders.