Google Drive is a cloud storage service from Google that lets you store documents, photos, videos, and other files in one place so you can access them wherever you are. It’s an excellent service for storing files for both personal and professional use.
And as almost everything nowadays comes with a digital counterpart, most people will have some PDFs saved on their computer.
If that’s the case with you, then you won’t have to spend time converting your files into a Google document before uploading them to your Drive storage – you can add PDFs directly to it instead! This handy article from PDF Drive will explain how to add PDF files to Google Drive. Let’s get started!
What Is PDF?
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It’s a file type used to store documents, presentations, and other types of content. You can convert virtually any file into a PDF. PDFs are made to be printed and remain unchanged.
They’re usually optimized to be printed quickly and look good on hardcopy and digital devices. And since most companies will send you necessary documents in digital form, being able to store them in your Google Drive account is a good idea!
You can also add PDFs to Google Drive to get around the fact that Google doesn’t support their native file type. PDFs are created with a template, so Google doesn’t recognize them as documents.
However, you can add a PDF to Drive by uploading the file and then converting it to a Google Doc. PDFs are used to display content online and things like ebooks, contracts, and travel itineraries.
While you can create a PDF from scratch, you can also convert existing documents and files into PDFs. Converting it to a PDF will let you open it in any program, and you can even add interactive elements to PDFs, like clickable links.
Google Drive: Modern Cloud File Storage
Customers can easily access their files through a web browser, computer, or mobile app.
A significant advantage of using Google Drive, as opposed to other services, is that Google also offers a suite of productivity apps that let you create, edit, and view files stored in your Drive account.
People who use Google’s G Suite service can also use Drive as a virtual file cabinet to store, share, and sync files with colleagues. And even if you don’t use G Suite, you can still use Google Drive as a place to store and access files online without having to pay for an additional cloud storage service.
Additionally, you can add a Google document to your Drive storage and invite others to edit it in real time, which makes collaboration easier.
How To Add A Single PDF To Google Drive
If you have only a single PDF that you want to add to your Drive storage, you can do so by first clicking the Add button on the right side of your Drive window.
Then, select Upload files and click Choose files to open your computer’s file explorer. Once you’ve found the document, click it, select Open, then click Add to upload the file to your Google Drive.
In the next window, you can choose where you want the file to appear in your Drive (for example, next to other files you’ve uploaded, in a specific folder, or the root folder). You can also add a title and description for the file.
To Add Multiple PDFs At Once
You can use the “Upload” button to add multiple PDFs to your Google Drive account. If your files are in one folder, you can upload the folder directly to your drive by clicking the New button and tapping the folder button.
It will redirect you to your local file storage. Select the folder you want to upload before clicking the upload button.
If you want to upload multiple at once, open your Google Drive account and click “New” to create a new file. Click “Upload” to open the file upload window. You can upload files of any type, including PDFs. Tap the “Select files” button and select the PDF files you want to upload. Select the “Open” button to open the selected files in your browser. Click the “Add” button to add the selected files to your account. The files will be added to your Drive account.
How To Import All Files From A Folder
You can use Google Drive’s Import button to import all the files from a given folder on your computer. Open your Google Drive account and click New to create a new file. Click Import to open the import window.
You can import files of any type, including PDF documents. Select the folder that contains the files you want to import. Tap the file types that you want to import. You can import any files or select specific file types. Click the Import button to import the selected files to your Google Drive account.
You Should Move Your PDFs To Google Drive
You can move PDF files to Google Drive and share them with others. You can also access your documents from any device with an internet connection.
Google Drive has a generous storage capacity, so you’ll never run out of space. In addition, Google Drive provides excellent security features, so your documents are protected.
There is nothing like the convenience of moving your PDF files to Google Drive. You can even edit and collaborate on the documents from Google Drive.
It is beneficial if you want to share your files with others without sending them physical copies. With Google Drive, you can send a link to your documents and let others view them online anytime.
Conclusion
Google Drive is a fantastic service that allows you to store all your files in one place and access them from any device. It’s an excellent choice for people who are constantly on the go, students, and those who work from home.
When you add PDFs to Google Drive, you’ll have them at your fingertips whenever you need them. You can open and read them, print them out if you need hard copies, and even collaborate on them with other people in real time.
They can also be great for collaboration on other files, especially when working on a project with others. If you need to edit a file that someone else has uploaded to their Drive account, you can make a copy of it and edit it instead. Read more helpful guides with PDF Drive.
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