How to Download Files and Folders From Google Drive

Google Drive allows you to download a single, multiple, or all your files from your account to your desktop or mobile phone. You can even download your Docs, Sheets, and Slides in compatible formats on your machine. Here’s how to do that. Before you start to download your files, make sure your device has enough free space to accommodate those files. RELATED: How to Free Up Space in Windows 11 Download a Single File or Folder From Google Drive To download an individual file or folder, first, launch Google Drive on your desktop. Then find the file or folder you’d like to download. If you choose to download a folder, Drive will compress it to a ZIP file. Once you find the item to download, right-click it and choose “Download.” If your folder is too large in size, Drive will take a while to make a ZIP file. When your file or folder is ready to download, your computer’s standard “save” window will open. Here, select where you want to save your downloaded content, then click “Save.” Your downloaded file or folder will be available in your specified directory, and you’re all set. RELATED: How to Zip and Unzip Files on Windows 11 Download Multiple Files or Folders From Google Drive To download more than one file or folder, first, locate those items on Google Drive. Select the items you’d like… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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