How to download all files from Google Drive

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Downloading all your files from Google Drive can be a real pain. While getting inpidual files from Google Drive is easy, downloading everything can be time-consuming and inconvenient. You want to download all your files from Google Drive, but you don’t want to inpidually select each file to do so.

Fortunately, there are a few ways to get all your files from Google Drive without wasting hours in the process. In this article, we will show you how to do it on different devices.

How to Download All Files from Google Drive to Windows PC

There are three easy ways to download all your Google Drive files to your Windows PC.

1. You can download your files directly from the Google Drive website.
2. Use Google Backup and Sync to connect your Google Drive files to your computer.
3. Download all your Google Drive data as a Google file.

If your Google Drive account has more than 5 GB of data, you need to sync your Google Drive account to your computer using Google’s free backup and sync tool.

Google Drive

Open your browser and search Google Drive. If you are already signed in, you will be on the Google Drive page. Otherwise, you must log in first. From here, follow these steps:

1. Click any file or folder to select it.
   
2. To select all press Ctrl+A. Everything should turn blue.
   In the upper right corner, click on the three horizontal dots.
   
3. A drop-down menu will appear, select “Download”.
   
4. Google Drive will compress the files into a ZIP folder.
   
5. Wait for the download to finish. Once the files have completed downloading, go to your Downloads folder and unzip them to view them.
   

Backup and sync

Open your browser and open the Backup and sync website. You can use the Backup & Sync page to sync data between your computer and your Google Drive account, allowing you to download all your Google Drive information to your PC.

The biggest advantage of this method is that any changes you make in Google Drive will automatically be reflected in the Backup & Sync program on your computer.

After loading the website, the steps are as follows:

1. Click “Download”
   
2. When prompted, click “Accept and download” to begin downloading the installation file.
3. Double-click the installation file and then click “Yes” when prompted. When the installation is complete, click “Close.”
   
4. Wait for the Backup and Sync login screen to appear.
5. Sign in to your Google account.
   
6. You have the option to upload files and folders from your computer to your Google Drive. If you don’t want to do this, uncheck all the boxes.
   
7. Click Next.”
   
8. When prompted, click “UNDERSTOOD.” This will take you to the Google Drive download page, where you can choose which Google Drive files to save to your PC.
   
9. Select the option that says “Sync everything to My Drive” at the top of the window. Everything in your Google Drive will be downloaded to your computer.
   
10. Click “Start.”
    

Please be patient as this process may take a while depending on the size of your Google Drive files.

Once completed, access your files in the “Google Drive” folder on your computer by selecting the Backup & Sync icon, then clicking the folder icon at the top right of the Backup & Sync menu.

Google Archive

To download a file from Google, sign in to your Google account. Open the Google Account page and follow these steps:

1. Open configuration.”
2. Under “Data & Privacy,” select “Download or delete your data.”
   
3. Click “CREATE A NEW EXPORT” at the bottom of the page.
   
4. Choose “Deselect all.”
   
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box next to “Drive.”
   • This box will turn blue, indicating that your Google Drive files will be downloaded. You can also add any other Google items you want to the file by checking the box next to them.
     
6. Click “Next step.”
   
7. Choose a file size for your export. Select a size from the “Export Size” drop-down box that equals (or exceeds) the size of your Google Drive download. If your Google Drive size exceeds the limit, it will download numerous zip files.
   
8. Select “Create Export” at the bottom of the page to start the download.
   
9. Once the file is created, a pop-up window will appear. Click here on “Download”.
   
10. Enter your Google password when prompted. This will start downloading the compressed file on your PC.
    
11. Extract the files after the download is complete.
    

How to download all files from Google Drive to a Mac

There are also three options to download all your files from Google Drive to your Mac computer. The steps vary only slightly.

Google Drive

Launch your browser and type “Google Drive” in the search bar. If you are already logged in, you will be sent to Google Drive page. Otherwise, you must log in first. From here, proceed as follows:

1. To choose a file or folder, simply click on it.
   
2. Use Command +A to select all. Everything should be highlighted in blue.
   
3. Click on the three horizontal dots at the top right of the page.
   
4. Select “Download” from the drop-down menu.
   
5. Google Drive will compress the files into a ZIP folder.
6. Wait for the content of your Google Drive to download completely. When the files have finished downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder and unzip them to view them.
   

Backup and sync

Launch your browser and go to Backup and Sync Page. When loading the web page, follow these steps:

1. Click the “Download” button.
   
2. When prompted, click “Accept and download” to begin downloading the installation file.
3. Double-click the installation file, confirm the installation if prompted, and then drag the Backup & Sync icon to the “Applications” folder shortcut to complete the installation.
   
4. Wait for the Backup and Sync login screen to appear.
   
5. Sign in with your Google account.
   
6. You can upload files and folders from your computer to your Google Drive account. Uncheck all boxes if you don’t want it.
7. Select “Next.”
8. When prompted, choose “UNDERSTOOD.” This will take you to the Google Drive download page, where you can select which Google Drive files to download to your computer.
9. At the top of the window, select the “Sync everything to My Drive” option. The contents of your Google Drive will be downloaded to your computer.
10. Press “Start.”

Google Archive

Sign in to your Google account to download a file. Open the Google Account page and follow these steps:

1. Go to settings.”
2. Select “Download or delete your data” under “Data and privacy”.
   
3. At the bottom of the page, click “Create a new export.”
4. Press “Deselect all.”
   
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the “Drive” box.
   
6. Select “Next step.”
   
7. Choose the file size.
   
8. Select “Create Export” and then “Download” in the pop-up window.
   
9. Enter your Google account password.
   
10. Extract the files to access them.
    

How to download all files from Google Drive to an iPhone

Downloading files from Google Drive to your iPhone is easy, but you must first have the Google Drive app installed on your iPhone. If you don’t already have the Google Drive app installed on your iPhone, you can get it in the App Store.

To download files from Google Drive to your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone, launch the Google Drive app.
   
2. Tap the menu icon to the right of the file you want to download.
   
3. Select “Open in.”
   
4. Choose the program in which you want to open the file and it will be downloaded to your smartphone.
   

How to download all files from Google Drive to an Android

From your Android phone’s Settings app, you can access your Google Drive storage just like you would your internal storage. You can then copy folders to your internal storage from there.

1. Open files.”
   
2. Open the side menu.
3. Choose “My Drive.”
   
4. Open the folder where you want to save the file.
5. Press and hold the folder.
   
6. Click the three dots button in the upper right corner.
   
7. Click “Copy to…”
   
8. Choose the location where you want to save it on your phone.
   
9. At the bottom right, press the “Copy” button.

How to download all files from a specific Google Drive folder

It’s easy to download a folder from Google Drive and the method is the same whether you’re using a PC or Mac.

1. Sign in to your Google account and open Google Drive on your computer.
   
2. Go to the “Folders” section and choose the folder you want to download.
   
3. Right click on the folder and choose “Download” towards the bottom.
   

Access your files offline

There are many reasons why you may need to download files to your PC or phone from Google Drive. This way, you can access them at any time without an Internet connection. Or you have decided to delete your Google account and want to have all your files before closing it. In any case, using any of these methods will help you get all your files quickly and safely.

Have you ever downloaded all your files from your Google Drive? Have you had any problems doing it? Let us know in the comments section below!