How can I get files on my iPad into my Dropbox?
Solution 1:
I believe that whilst this capability is not included in the official dropbox app, it is possible to accomplish using GoodReader for iPad.
- Open GoodReader on iPad and expand the section in the bottom right of the main screen which says "Connect to Servers"
- Tap "Add"
- Tap "Dropbox"
- Enter your details and click add
- Now tap the server you just added (I called it "Dropbox")
- In the bottom right hand corner of the popover that just came up is a button saying upload. Tap it.
- Select the files you want to upload and tap "Upload"
You will only need to do steps 5-7 the second time
Solution 2:
You can use Habilis to email files to Dropbox. I use it to transfer photos from my phone to my iPad without needing the camera connection kit. It works like a charm.
If you have a Mac, you can also use MobileDL to get files into Dropbox. It's an app that allows you to paste a URL into Simplenote on your iPad/iPhone/iPod and it'll start downloading the file on your Mac. Just make sure to go into the preferences when you install it and set the downloads folder to your Dropbox. The downside, of course, is that you'll have to leave your Mac on at home so you can use it.
Solution 3:
This is actually possible to do without any extra applications now. With attachments that can be previewed in Mail, and most every file type in Safari, you can use the Open in... and choose Dropbox. You then get to choose a folder to upload the file to and tap the Upload button.
In Mail, do this:
And in Safari, do this:
Solution 4:
I've been wanting to do this too, but thus far to no avail. From the Dropbox in-app help, it states, 'The iPad version of the Dropbox Mobile Application allows you to upload any videos or photos synced to your gallery.'
So, from that I'd assume that you're not missing anything - your only upload options at the moment are photos and video from the general gallery. :-(
It'll be interesting to see if people post any usable workarounds, of course. :-)
Solution 5:
Here's a nice solution: http://sendtodropbox.com
And here's how I found it. Thanks votebox!