Can you send a dropbox file to someone without dropbox

Does the other person need Dropbox to get a file?

See how Dropbox makes syncing files easy. Can I receive shared files when I don't have a Dropbox account? You don't need a Dropbox account to view the files in a shared link, and you can download those files to your computer. Files that you download from a shared link won't sync with Dropbox if you edit them.
Share a Dropbox file or folder.
Sign in to dropbox.com..
Hover over the file or folder you'd like to share and click the share icon (rectangle with an up arrow)..
Type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you'd like to share with, and click to select them from the results. ... .
Select Can edit or Can view..

Do I need a Dropbox account to view a shared folder?

You need a Dropbox account and a verified email address to accept a shared folder invite. Shared folders are added directly to your Dropbox account and sync with all folder members. If you don't have a Dropbox account yet, you can create one and then accept the invite.

Can you send a large file via Dropbox to someone who doesn't have it?

File sharing with Dropbox is quick and simple. By just sharing a link, you can send anything – from photos and videos to zipped folders and large CAD files – with anyone, even if they don't have a Dropbox account.