Dropbox + Gmail + Zip Archive API

Zip new files uploaded to Dropbox with Zip Archive API and send via emails in Gmail

Looking for an easier way to send files larger than 25MB via email? This Zap can help by automatically compressing each new file uploaded to your Dropbox account and sending them as an attachment in a custom email to a specified recipient via Gmail. You can also compress multiple files into a single ZIP file and secure it by applying a password, for seamless file management.

Looking for an easier way to send files larger than 25MB via email? This Zap can help by automatically compressing each new file uploaded to your Dropbox account and sending them as an attachment in a custom email to a specified recipient via Gmail. You can also compress multiple files into a single ZIP file and secure it by applying a password, for seamless file management.

  1. When this happens...
    DropboxDropbox
    New File in Folder

    Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

    TriggerScheduled
  2. automatically do this...
    Zip Archive APIZip Archive API
    Compress Files Into Zip Archive

    Converts files into a ZIP archive

    ActionWrite
  3. then do this!
    GmailGmail
    Send Email

    Triggers when a new email appears in the specified mailbox.

    ActionWrite
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Supported triggers and actions

    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • File

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Space

    • Folder PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • FileRequired

    • Overwrite

    • Specify File Name

    • Specify File Extension

    • Include sharing link?

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Space

    • File PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Folder NameRequired

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FileRequired

    • New LocationRequired

    Action
    Write
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Dropbox lets you store your files online, sync them to all your devices, and share them easily. Get started for free, then upgrade for more space and security features.
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About Zip Archive API

Compress & extract ZIP archives. Zip multiple files into a single archive for mailing or storage. Secure your files with a password at ease.
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