How do I upload files from the SD card to Dropbox?

As one of the leading cloud storage services, Dropbox is a free cloud storage service that allows you to upload, share, and access files and folders through its mobile app, desktop app, or straight from its website. So if you want to upload files to Dropbox, you can use the Dropbox app or Dropbox website on your PC or phone.

This post will guide you to solve how to transfer photos from an SD card to Dropbox on PC or phone. Let's get started!

How to transfer photos from SD card to Dropbox on PC

Transferring photos from an SD card to Dropbox is a crucial way to safeguard your photos from potential loss due to SD card corruption or other issues. So, here you can follow the instructions to solve how to transfer photos to Dropbox on a PC using the Dropbox app or website.

Transfer photos from SD card to Dropbox on PC via desktop app:

Step 1. Insert the SD card into your computer.

Step 2. Make sure you have the Dropbox desktop app installed on your PC. If you don't have installed it, you can download and install it from the Dropbox website.

Step 3. Launch the Dropbox desktop app on your PC > click on the Dropbox icon to open the app.

Step 4. Ensure that Dropbox is fully synced and up to date. You'll see a green checkmark or the word Up to date when Dropbox is in sync.

Step 5. Search and open File Explorer on your Windows > navigate to your SD card's directory > select the photos you want to transfer.

Step 6. Now, you have two options - move or copy:

• Move: If you want to move the photos from the SD card to Dropbox (remove them from the SD card), you can simply drag and drop the selected photos from the SD card folder in File Explorer into the Dropbox folder on your computer.

• Copy: If you want to copy the photos (keep them on the SD card), right-click the selected photos > choose Copy > navigate to your Dropbox folder within File Explorer right-click again and select Paste. This will create a copy of the photos in your Dropbox folder while leaving the original files on the SD card.

Step 7. Dropbox will automatically start syncing the copied or moved photos to your Dropbox cloud storage. The time it takes depends on your internet connection speed and the file sizes.

Transfer photos from SD card to Dropbox on PC via Dropbox website:

Step 1. Insert the SD card into your PC SD card slot.

Step 2. Open your web browser and go to the Dropbox website. Make sure that you log into your Dropbox account. 

Step 3. Click on the Upload button on the top right corner of the Dropbox website > from the dropdown menu, select Files or Folders > navigate to your SD card's directory, and select the photos you want to transfer.

Step 4. Click the Upload button to start uploading the selected photos to your Dropbox account and then Dropbox will begin uploading the photos.

How to upload photos from SD card to Dropbox on mobile device

In addition to uploading files to Dropbox on your PC, you can upload photos from an SD card to Dropbox on your phone using the Dropbox mobile app. It provides a smooth and user-friendly experience. So, here is the guide on how to transfer photos from SD card to Dropbox on mobile device.

Step 1. Insert the SD card into your phone.

Step 2. Download and install the Dropbox app from your phone's app store.

Step 3. Open the Dropbox app on your phone > sign in or create an account.

Step 4. Find and tap on the + icon, typically located at the bottom of your screen.

Step 5. Select Upload files and choose the photos you wish to upload to Dropbox > browse through your phone's storage to locate the SD card > tap on the SD card to access its contents.

Step 6. Tap the folder icon and select a specific folder within your Dropbox where you'd like the photos to be placed > click Set location and click Upload.

Best way to auto-transfer photos to Dropbox on computer

If you have multiple Dropbox accounts or want to automatically upload photos to Dropbox, CBackup is a better choice compared to the Dropbox app.   

It is a professional yet free cloud backup service that can auto-transfer files from PC and external hard drive to Dropbox.   

It performs one-way synchronization from your computer to Dropbox. This ensures that your Dropbox files remain only in the cloud, freeing up valuable local storage space on your computer.

In addition to file synchronization, it also offers a backup feature. You can back up files from your computer to Dropbox.  

If you find your Dropbox storage capacity running low, it enables you to combine multiple Dropbox accounts. This can effectively increase your available storage space at no cost.

You can install it and figure out how to upload photos to Dropbox automatically below.

Step 1. Insert the SD card into your computer and ensure it is recognizable.

Step 2. Create a CBackup account on its website and launch its desktop app to log in.

Step 3. Click Storage and choose Dropbox > click Authorize Now to make CBackup to access your Dropbox account.

Step 4. Click the Sync tab > tab Sync PC to Public Cloud.

Step 5. Navigate to your SD card's directory and select the pictures you want to transfer > choose a folder in Dropbox as the sync destination.

Step 6. Click Settings and tick Set a Sync schedule for automated Sync under Scheduler and choose auto-sync frequency as you need. After that, hit Start Sync to make CBackup sync your photos automatically.

Sum up

There are some ways to solve how to transfer photos from SD card to Dropbox. You can try these ways based on your needs. Yet, the best choice out of them would be to use CBackup and let it help you handle photos and other kinds of data backup and sync automatically.

It also offers its own cloud backup space - CBackup Cloud, giving 10GB of free storage space and up to 5TB storage at reasonable prices. And it supports you to combine two or more Dropbox accounts to increase your storage space at no cost.