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File Operations

Upload, download, and manage files in your shares.

File Context Menu

Uploading Files​

Drag and Drop​

  1. Open the share and navigate to the destination folder
  2. Drag files from your computer into the Handrive window
  3. Drop to upload

Upload Button​

  1. Click Upload in the toolbar or action menu
  2. Select files from your computer
  3. Click Open to upload

Upload Folders​

You can upload entire folders, preserving their structure.

note

You need Editor or higher permission to upload files.

Downloading Files​

Single File​

  • Double-click a file to download it
  • Or right-click → Download

Multiple Files​

  1. Select multiple files
  2. Click Download in the action bar
  3. Choose a destination folder
  4. Files download to that location

Download Folders​

Select a folder and download to get all its contents.

Opening Files Locally​

For files in your own shares:

  1. Right-click the file
  2. Select Open in Finder (macOS) or Open in Explorer (Windows)

This opens the actual file location on your device.

Deleting Files​

caution

Deleting a file removes it from disk. This cannot be undone.

To Delete​

  1. Select the file(s)
  2. Press Delete key or right-click → Delete
  3. Confirm the deletion

What Gets Deleted​

  • Your shares: The actual file is deleted from your device
  • Remote shares: Requires Editor+ permission; deletes from owner's device

File Types​

Handrive handles all file types. Some notes:

TypeNotes
ImagesThumbnails shown in grid view
DocumentsDownload to view in native apps
VideosLarge files may take time to transfer
Archives.zip, .tar, etc. transfer as single files

Transfer Status​

When uploading or downloading:

  • Progress appears in the transfer panel
  • You can continue browsing while transfers run
  • Cancel transfers from the transfer history

See Transfers for more details on managing transfers.