How to Download All Files from Google Drive

Downloading all your files from Google Drive can be a real hassle. While getting individual files from Google Drive is simple, downloading everything can be extremely time-consuming and inconvenient. You want to download all of your files from Google Drive, but you don't want to individually select each file to do so.

Luckily, there are several ways to get all your files from Google Drive without spending hours on 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 files from Google Drive 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 Archive.

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

Google Drive

Open your browser and search for Google Drive. If you are already logged in, you will find yourself on the Google Drive page. Otherwise, you must log in first. From there, follow these steps:

1. Click on 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. The files will be compressed into a ZIP folder by Google Drive.
   
5. Wait for the download to complete. Once the files have finished downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder and unzip them to view them.
   

Backup and synchronization

Open your browser and open the Backup & 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 of 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 your computer's backup and sync program.

After loading the website, the steps are as follows:

1. Click on “Download”
   
2. When prompted, click "Accept and Download" to begin downloading the installation file.
3. Double-click the installer file, then click "Yes" when prompted. Once the installation is complete, click "Close".
   
4. Wait for the Backup & Sync login screen to appear.
5. Sign in to your Google account.
   
6. You have the ability 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 "I GOT IT." This will take you to the Google Drive download page, where you can choose Google Drive files to save to your PC.
   
9. Select the option that says "Sync everything in My Drive" at the top of the window. Everything in your Google Drive will be downloaded to your computer.
   
10. Click on “Start”.
    

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

When done, navigate to your files in the "Google Drive" folder on your computer by selecting the Backup & Sync icon, then clicking the folder icon in the upper right of the Backup & Sync menu.

Archives Google

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

1. Open "Settings".
2. Under 'Data & Privacy', select 'Download or delete your data'.
   
3. Click on “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 uploaded. You can also add other Google assets you like to the archive by checking the box next to them.
     
6. Click on “Next step”.
   
7. Choose a file size for your export. Select a size from the "Export Size" drop-down list that equals (or exceeds) the size of your Google Drive upload. If the size of your Google Drive exceeds the limit, it will be downloaded as many zip files.
   
8. Select "Create Export" at the bottom of the page to start the download.
   
9. Once the archive is created, a pop-up window will appear. Click here on “Download”.
   
10. Enter the Google password when prompted. This will start downloading the archive file to your PC.
    
11. Extract the files once the download is complete.
    

How to Download All Files from Google Drive on 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 redirected to the Google Drive page. Otherwise, you must log in first. From there, do the following:

1. To choose a file or folder, simply click on it.
   
2. Use command +A to select all. Everything should become 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 contents of your Google Drive to completely download. Once the files have finished downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder and unzip them to view them.
   

Backup and synchronization

Launch your browser and navigate to the Backup and Sync page. When the web page loads, do the following:

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 necessary, then drag the Backup and Sync icon to the "Applications" folder shortcut to complete the installation.
   
4. Wait for the Backup & 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 the boxes if you don't want it.
7. Select "Next".
8. When prompted, choose "I GOT IT." This will take you to the Google Drive download page, where you can select Google Drive files to download to your computer.
9. At the top of the window, select the "Sync everything in My Drive" option. The contents of your Google Drive will be downloaded to your computer.
10. Press the "Start".

Archives Google

Sign in to your Google account to download an archive. 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 on "Create a new export".
4. Tap "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" then "Upload" 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 iPhone

Downloading files from your Google Drive to your iPhone is simple, but first you need to have the Google Drive app installed on your iPhone. If you haven't installed the Google Drive app on your iPhone yet, you can get it from 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 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. Long press the folder.
   
6. Click the three dots button in the upper right corner.
   
7. Click on “Copy to…”
   
8. Choose 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 simple to upload a folder from your Google Drive, and the method is the same whether you're using a PC or Mac.

1. Log 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" at the bottom.
   

Access your files offline

There are many reasons why you may need to download files to your PC or phone from your Google Drive. This way, you can access it anytime without an internet connection. Or you have decided to delete your Google account and want all your files before you close it. Either way, using one of these methods will help you get all your files quickly and securely.

Have you already downloaded all your files from your Google Drive? Did you have trouble doing it? Let us know in the comment section below!