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Can’t use Dropbox as a music player? Here are some solutions
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Widely known as acloud storagespace for all types of files,Dropboxcan also keep large files with your favoritemusicto your account. Ideally, there’s o need to download themusicback on your device if you want to listen to it.
However,Dropboxhasn’t been developed to act as amusicplayer app by definition. While you can listen to songs one at a time, streaming the files requires a third-partymusicplayer.
How can I play music from Dropbox?
1. How to upload music to your Dropbox account?
If you’re using thedesktop app, you can simply drag and drop your file into the cloud.
If you’re using theweb app, you will openDropboxand use theUploadfunction in the Files folder.
If you’re using themobile app(available for both Android and iOS), openDropbox, select the folder where you want yourmusicstored and open it, then clickUploadand select the specific file music that you need to save.
2. How to stream music from Dropbox?
Note that this will only play the respective file. You can move to fast-forward or rewind the same file, while the app is open. Alternatively, the best way to stream yourmusicfrom yourDropboxaccount is to find amedia players integrated withDropbox:
Hopefully, you’ll find the bestmusicplayer so that you can fully enjoy yourmusicwithout overloading the memory of your devices.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.