What is productivity software and why is it important in the workplace?

Productivity software is a collection of productivity apps, tools and integrations that lets users easily create content used in the workplace, like documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Typically, productivity software includes apps for word processing, note taking, email, as well as creating and managing spreadsheets. Productivity apps with project management tools are important in the workplace because they can facilitate easy collaboration, communication, time management and organisation of content.

How does Dropbox increase productivity in the workplace?

Dropbox can increase productivity in the workplace by bringing your files, your tools and your people together in one convenient workspace. The new Dropbox desktop app can improve productivity in the workplace because everything you need to get your best work done is organised, easy to find and easily shareable with both team members and external partners.

View files online without the software

Dropbox makes it easy to preview, add comments and share 175+ file types

Open and view files – no extra software needed

Never again feel frustrated that you can’t open an unknown file extension. When you use Dropbox as a file viewer, you can view PDFs, comment on them and view, comment on and share numerous other file types, too – including .csv and .xlsx, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoints, Photoshop and Sketch files.

You don’t have to buy the software or download anything. And even better: by using Dropbox as your file viewer, you can preview a wide variety of video files, audio files and text files from any device.

Make comments on any file, from any device

Knowing you can work with so many file formats gives you greater freedom to to be more productive and collaborative with your team. Instantly view, open, and annotate PDF files, PSDs, Microsoft Word .doc and .docx files, multimedia files and more. Make comments directly on numerous file types files by using the Dropbox desktop and mobile apps.

Be more collaborative no matter where you are

Always see the big picture – whether you’re at the office or out and about. With Dropbox file viewer activity, you’re automatically notified when someone’s left a comment on one of your files, even if you haven’t been tagged specifically. Being updated in real time makes it easy to stay up to the minute with your team.

Multitrack audio selection in previews

When a video requires several different languages or audio tracks, you can select between multiple tracks within a single video and preview as needed without downloading. You can also view and configure tracks in stereo and enable and disable audio components without leaving Dropbox. To use this feature, check out our Creative Tools Add-On, available for Dropbox Business Standard, Advanced, Enterprise and Education accounts.