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FileDrop Updates

FileDrop Updates – Week 6 2026: Embed PDFs and File Request Pages On Any Website

Today we have a huge update for all users; this feature was requested by a lot of you, and to be fair, it is something we should have focused more on in the first place. When we started working on the embed feature, we had a ton of issues, and we delayed and delayed since […]

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How To Securely Collect Large Media Files from Clients Without Relying on Shared Drives

Collecting large media files from clients should be simple, but itโ€™s often one of the most timeโ€‘consuming parts of creative and production workflows. Video teams wait on raw footage, marketing teams chase assets, and agencies deal with broken links, incomplete uploads, and disorganized shared drives. Research shows that 69% of businesses still rely on email

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FileDrop Updates

FileDrop Updates – Week 5 2026: PDF Stats, Repeatable Fields And APIs

We’ve made another set of updates to FileDrop and I wanted to share them with you, if you are collecting data and documents from users these are helpful. File Request Pages Most of the updates were focused on our documentย collection software, we’re gathering great feedback from how it works from our clients. Repeatable Fields Section

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How Law Firms Can Automatically Organize Case Materials and Client Files in Google Drive (FileDrop Review)

Law firms manage some of the most document-heavy and time-sensitive workflows of any industry. From client intake forms and discovery files to contracts, exhibits, and court submissions, every matter generates hundreds โ€” sometimes thousands โ€” of documents that must be stored accurately, securely, and accessibly. Yet many firms still rely on email attachments and manually

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Best File Collection Tools for Accounting, Legal, and HR Teams (2026)

For accounting, legal, and HR teams, collecting documents from clients, employees, or third parties is a daily necessity โ€” yet it often consumes hours of staff time and introduces risk. Traditional approaches, such as email attachments, shared folders, or generic cloud links, can result in: Lost or misplaced files Security vulnerabilities due to unencrypted transmission

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Best Practices for Keeping Documents Secure When Collecting Files Online

Collecting files online is now a core part of working with clients, partners, vendors, and internal teams. But as file intake becomes more common, the risks grow alongside it. Tax documents, contracts, medical records, and proprietary files often contain sensitive information โ€” and when theyโ€™re collected through unsecured links, email attachments, or shared folders, organizations

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How to Generate a Flipbook from PDF Catalogs, Magazines or Reports

If you want to transform your PDF into an interactive flipbook with realistic page-turning animations, FileDrop’s PDF Hosting is the tool for that. It’s perfect for catalogs, magazines, portfolios, or reports that will look amazing for viewers. What is a PDF flipbook? A flipbook (flip book – original) is an interactive document often created from

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How To Share and Protect PDF Files With Dynamic Watermarks

Sharing confidential PDFs online can be a challenge, especially if the files contain private data. If you share a special offer with a client, maybe a contract or other files that have information that you don’t want to be shared with other parties, there are not many options available. The best way to share your

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Top File Processing Workflows for Accounting, HR, and Legal Teams in 2026

Managing documents remains a persistent productivity drain for teams that handle high volumes of paperwork. According to industry research, automated document workflows can reduce processing time by up to 90% compared with manual methods, while cutting routine administrative tasks in half and saving employees up to eight hours per week. โ€œManual document handling slows teams

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