Saving files to Google Drive

Saving files to Google Drive

There are multiple ways to save files to your Google Drive.

 

Drag and drop from your local drive

  • Open or create a Google Drive folder where you want to upload files
  • To upload files and folders, drag them from your computer file manager into the Google Drive folder.

 

Direct upload from your local drive 

  • Open or create a Google Drive folder where you want to upload files
  • Click “New” button in top left on the screen
  • Select “File Upload” or “Folder Upload”
  • Select the file or folder on your computer
  • Click Open

 

Install and use Google Drive File Stream to save files from any application directly to your Google Drive

  • Download Drive File Stream:

FOR WINDOWS

FOR MAC

  • Install Drive File Stream:
    1. Open DriveFileStream.exeon Windows
    2. Open DriveFileStream.dmgon Mac
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Drive File Stream.
  • You can find Drive File Stream Menu in a different place, depending on what computer you use:

Windows: At the bottom right.

Mac: At the top right

 

  • Your Google Drive will be appear as a new drive in your local file manager and you will be able to save files from any application to directly to your Google Drive: