Dropbox Paper is a powerful workspace for real-time collaboration—but when projects get complex, written text alone can fall short. That’s where Zight comes in. By integrating Zight with Dropbox Paper, you can embed short videos, GIFs, annotated screenshots, and AI-generated summaries directly into your docs—adding the context your team needs to move fast and stay aligned.

In this guide, you’ll learn how Zight enhances the Dropbox Paper experience by turning text-based docs into dynamic, visual workspaces.

Why Visual Communication is a Game-Changer in Dropbox Paper

Dropbox Paper helps teams collaborate, brainstorm, and document—but it wasn’t built to fully replace face-to-face communication. Zight helps bridge that gap by allowing you to:

• Record videos walking through strategies, plans, or creative briefs

• Annotate screenshots to give visual feedback on content or mockups

• Create GIFs to demonstrate workflows, bugs, or interface navigation

• Use AI Smart Actions to summarize key discussions and translate them into actionable notes

By embedding Zight content right into Dropbox Paper, you reduce confusion, save time, and ensure everyone gets the why behind the what.

Top Use Cases for Zight in Dropbox Paper

1. Creative & Campaign Briefs
Embed a Zight video walkthrough at the top of your brief to give the team high-level context, tone, and goals.

2. Product Requirements & Design Docs
Use screenshots or video to explain user flows, feature intent, or design feedback directly in the document.

3. Async Brainstorming
Add GIFs or recorded thoughts into collaborative brainstorming docs to keep ideas flowing even when teams are distributed.

4. Project Recaps & Status Updates
Summarize progress in a Zight video and drop it into your Dropbox Paper doc for team visibility—no meeting needed.

How to Use Zight with Dropbox Paper

Step 1: Record your video, screenshot, or GIF using Zight’s desktop app or Chrome extension.
Step 2: Copy your Zight share link.
Step 3: Paste the link directly into your Dropbox Paper doc. It will unfurl as a rich preview that teammates can view instantly.

No downloads, no friction—just fast, clear communication embedded where it matters.

FAQ: Zight + Dropbox Paper

Can I embed Zight content anywhere in a Dropbox Paper doc?
Yes! Zight links work in any section of a Paper doc—just paste, and the content will unfurl automatically.

Is Zight secure for internal or client-facing docs?
Absolutely. Zight offers privacy controls, password protection, and view tracking to help keep content safe and professional.

Does Zight support mobile view in Paper?
Yes—Zight content is mobile-optimized, so it looks and plays great on any device, including within Dropbox Paper.

Can I use Zight with comments or task lists in Paper?
Yes! You can include Zight links in checklist items, comments, and content blocks for even deeper context.

Pro Tips for Using Zight in Dropbox Paper

• Start each doc with a quick Zight video intro to explain purpose and expectations

• Record async feedback to reduce meetings and clarify changes visually

• Drop annotated screenshots next to mockups or specs for fast iteration

• Use Smart Actions to turn meeting recordings into bullet-point summaries and embed them in follow-up docs

• Organize Zight folders by project or team for easy access to reusable visuals

Zight + Dropbox Paper = Smarter Collaboration

Dropbox Paper is a flexible, lightweight doc tool—but adding Zight transforms it into a visual collaboration platform. Whether you’re leading a project, reviewing assets, or planning a campaign, visual context can mean the difference between clarity and chaos.

Zight makes your documents more engaging, your instructions more effective, and your collaboration more human.

Final Thoughts

Dropbox Paper lets you document your work. Zight makes it come alive. Together, they give your team a new level of clarity, creativity, and momentum.

Try Zight for Free and start turning your Dropbox Paper docs into visual-first collaboration hubs today.