File Operations

Upload, download, and manage files in your shares.

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

• Click the file's menu (three dots) → Download
• Or right-click → Download

Multiple Files

1. Select multiple files (Shift+Click or Cmd/Ctrl+Click)
2. Click Download in the action bar
3. Choose a destination folder
4. Files download to that location

Download Folders

Select a folder and choose Download to get all its contents.

note

Double-clicking a folder navigates into it. Double-clicking a file opens the download dialog.

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:

Type	Notes
Images	Thumbnails shown in grid view
Documents	Download to view in native apps
Videos	Large 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.