Dropbox

File storage and sharing

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About

Overview

Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and personal cloud. It pioneered the modern cloud storage industry and remains the gold standard for reliable file syncing across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Pricing & Free Tier

Free Tier: Yes. Includes 2GB of storage space.
Plus: $11.99/month (or $119/year). Includes 2TB of storage and 30-day file recovery.
Professional: $19.99/month. Adds advanced sharing controls and full-text search.

How to Use

Install the Dropbox desktop app.
Create an account and log in.
Drag and drop files into the Dropbox folder on your computer.
They will automatically sync to the cloud and any other connected devices.

Important Notes

Conflict Copies: If two people edit the same file offline simultaneously, Dropbox creates a "conflicted copy" rather than merging changes.
Smart Sync: You can set files to "Online-only" to save local hard drive space while keeping them visible in your file explorer.