Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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How do you delete files in Dropbox? In this video, learn how to delete single or multiple files in Dropbox using Dropbox.com, the desktop app, or the mobile app.

Whether you’re cleaning up old documents or removing files by mistake, this quick tutorial shows you how to delete files and restore them within your plan’s recovery window.

In this video, you’ll learn how to:
• Delete files in Dropbox on web, desktop, and mobile
• Select multiple files using bulk selection
• Use right-click or the three-dot menu to delete files
• Restore deleted files from the Deleted files page

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Select files to delete
0:20 Bulk select multiple files
0:27 Delete files using the menu
0:34 Confirm deletion
0:37 Restore deleted files

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