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How long does it take to download A Dropbox Folder?

10 GB
about 13m 20s on 100 Mbps

A Dropbox Folder is typically about 10 GB. About the size of a Nintendo Switch game.

Download time by connection speed

Connection speedDownload time
1 Mbps22h 13m
5 Mbps4h 26m
10 Mbps2h 13m
25 Mbps53m 20s
50 Mbps26m 40s
100 Mbps13m 20s
250 Mbps5m 20s
500 Mbps2m 40s
1000 Mbps1m 20s

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About downloading a dropbox folder

A well-used Dropbox work folder is commonly 5-15 GB.

Use selective sync to keep only the folders you need on each device.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to download a dropbox folder on 100 Mbps?
At 100 Mbps, A Dropbox Folder (about 10 GB) downloads in roughly 13m 20s.
How long on a slow 10 Mbps connection?
On a 10 Mbps connection it takes about 2h 13m.
How big is a dropbox folder?
A Dropbox Folder is typically about 10 GB. A well-used Dropbox work folder is commonly 5-15 GB.

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