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I have reached free storage limit of Dropbox and need to delete the files to make space.

Is there a way one can analyze the size of files on Dropbox using its web interface?

I can do it using Windows Explorer on desktop but I have not synced it with my new PC. So I wanted to delete some files before syncing.

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Guess what the file size can be by it's type and name and if you think it's a big file, then try downloading it (but just try) and the file size should be displayed in the download list. – Deepak Kamat Mar 28 at 11:49

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This is (currently) not possible using the web interface.

I'd recommend going through and deleting things you don't need in each folder, perhaps sorting them into folders such as "Keep", "Not Sure" then use selective sync with your PC to only sync the files you need. Though this is not very practical on the web interface as you cannot move around files by drag and drop. Downloading everything to your desktop is your best chance of sorting the files in your Dropbox.

Apart from traffic caps imposed by your ISP or limited local hard drive space I can't think of any reason why you would not download the whole thing and sort it there.

Of course you can always get one of your family or friends to accept an invite to join Dropbox from you to gain a 500mb bonus.

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Just click on one of the files into your folders, then move rapidly up or down with the arrow from keyboard. If you look at the top-right corner of the screen , at the end of the toolbar, you can see the size of each files.

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Note that this option on works for files and NOT for folders. Best way is still to install and sync at least until Dropbox offers us the option to display directory and file size within the file listings. – Bradley A. Tetreault Oct 7 '12 at 1:50
Checked now, and info on File size showes in the top right corner when you click om it! – user29008 Nov 14 '12 at 12:38
The above comment refers to using the up down/arrow key to highlight a FILE. Open a folder then use the arrow key to move up and down on the files contained in it. When you do this the highlighted FILE will show with its size in a banner across the top just under the dropbox search window. This does not work for a Folder. You can only see the individual File sizes contained in a Folder. Hope that helps. – Jennifer Dec 18 '12 at 16:27
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The easiest way I know is if you have Dropbox synced with your desktop or laptop. Go to Windows Explorer (My Computer) and go to the Dropbox library or folder on the computer and you can see folder sizes by right clicking and selecting properties. Any changes or deletions you make will be reflected in the web client of Dropbox.

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The OP stated that he knows how to do it on his PC, but hasn't added the client to sync because he wants to delete files before doing so. – Al Everett Apr 29 at 2:38
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Right-click on file and select Previous versions.

Now it will show you the file size !

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That's going to be impractical to do with hundreds or thousands of files. – Al Everett Mar 28 at 12:46

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