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How to upload to Google Drive from your computer

In today's world, the importance of fast and convenient information exchange cannot be overstated. Google Drive makes our life a lot easier by allowing you to upload documents of any type, easily view and edit them, as well as provide access of different levels to other users. One of the easiest ways to upload to Google Drive and handle your online files is CloudMounter.


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How to upload files to Google Drive via CloudMounter


CloudMounter is a straightforward Google Drive client that facilitates work with files stored online.

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To upload files to Google Drive you need to proceed with these simple steps:

1

Find the necessary file/files/folder/folders in Finder you want to add to Google Drive.

2

With the help of the following combination you can move files to Google Drive: drag and drop; cmd+C/cmd+V.

Thanks to seamless integration into the macOS native file system you can save to Google Drive any information you need directly from Finder and manage your online files as your local ones.

How to upload file to Google Drive via the web version


The web version of the well-known cloud storage from Google works great on any device and through any browser. 15 GB of space is provided for free to users, but you can always purchase the necessary space additionally.

1

Open Google Drive and click the Create button in the upper left corner.

2

At this stage, you can choose Upload files or Upload folder. This will not affect the further sequence of actions.

3

Select upload files or upload folder to Google Drive.

Google Drive get started
4

Select the items from your computer that you want to add to the cloud storage. To mark several elements at once, click on them with the mouse while holding down the Shift or Ctrl button on the keyboard. Then click on Open.

5

Select files to upload them to the PC version of Google Drive. A message about adding files will appear in the window. Depending on their size, the download can take from a few seconds to several minutes.

6

Wait until all files are added to Google Drive.

If in the process of adding you notice that there is no progress, it is recommended to repeat the steps. The maximum upload time should not exceed 5-10 minutes. Please note that if you close the browser tab before completing the process, the upload will be interrupted.

You can also add any files or folders from your computer to Google Drive by dragging and dropping them into the browser window.

How to Speed Up Google Drive Upload

A number of different factors can affect your upload speed with Google Drive:

  • File size - this is probably the biggest factor that affects your upload speed. Obviously, larger files are going to take considerably longer than small files. High resolution and high definition affect file sizes, meaning that even with a high speed uploader, a good quality video file will take a lot longer than a lower quality one. On top of that, uncompressed files will take up a lot of space, especially video files.
  • Connectivity and internet speed - fast internet is crucial if you want to make the most out of Google Drive. Without a decent speed limit, you’re never going to be able to upload files as quickly as you might want to.
  • Device capacity - upload speed is also affected by your device capacity. If you’ve got a device with a lot of unnecessary programs running in the background, the speed will be adversely affected. You may also find that your device, and any uploads, run considerably slower when the hard drive is close to full capacity.

Make Your Google Drive Upload Faster

There are a few different ways you can increase your upload speed:

  • Reduce file size - there are a few different ways you can reduce file size. One is to convert a file so that it runs at a lower resolution. Lower quality files take up less space, and are quicker to upload. You can also simply compress a file. This is the fastest way to reduce space, and lets you store large files in compressed form, which can be uncompressed when you want to download and view the files.
  • Change app settings - you can change settings, whether you’re using the Google Drive app or the browser version. With the app, head to advanced options and select ‘proxy’, then select ‘direct connection’. Then, under ‘bandwidth’, choose ‘don’t limit for upload rate’. When using the browser version, go to settings and select the ‘clear data’ option found within the privacy and security settings.
  • Check Google Drive upload speed - by checking the upload speed of Google Drive, you can find out if there is a major problem. An upload speed test will tell you what your speed is, with ideal speed estimated around 45 MB/second. If your speed is noticeably lower than this, it may be a signal of major issues with your hardware or internet connection.

How to add files to Google Drive via phone


Google Drive mobile application for iOS and Android provides fast synchronization of cloud storage between devices. Uploading videos, photos and other files takes several minutes depending on the size. It is recommended to divide objects into folders for further convenient use.


Uploading files using phones with iOS

Google services are not built into Apple gadgets. To upload files to Google Drive on iOS, you first need to download the corresponding app.

1

Download Google Drive from the App Store.

Google Drive App Store
2

Launch the Google Drive application on your device and log in if required. In the lower right corner, tap the Plus sign.

3

In the window that appears, click Upload.

4

Choose what you want to add to the storage - photos and videos or files. Regardless of the choice, the sequence of further steps will be the same.

5

You can upload up to 25 files to the cloud at the same time. Select the desired ones with your finger by lightly touching the circle at the bottom left of each photo. Then click Upload in the upper right corner.


Selecting files
6

Wait while the process of adding them is complete.

How to add files to Google Drive using phones running Android

Unlike iOS, on almost all Android smartphones, Google storage is a pre-installed program and you don't have to download it additionally.

1

Launch the application on your smartphone and tap the Plus icon in the lower right corner.

2

Select the Upload section.


Upload section
3

To mark files, lightly hold the first item. To add more, simply touch them once.

4

Click on the Open button in the upper right corner.

5

Wait until the files are ready to download.

The data added to the storage will appear in the application within a few minutes. It is recommended not to close it until the download is complete to avoid crashes.

Conclusion

We hope that our information about how to save files to Google Drive will not be so difficult for understanding. In this material, all the necessary actions have been sorted out, which will now help you to understand the issue and benefit from cloud storage use.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Google Drive is a special space dedicated to Google mailbox owners for storing, editing, and syncing files.
  • Quick access to previously downloaded files.
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface.
  • Free 15 GB storage and the option to purchase additional free space.
  • High quality storage and reliable protection of existing data, which makes it difficult for fraudsters to access information.
  • The ability to share files from Google Drive with other users.
  • Fast loading of documents to the server.
Only people with the shared link or the authorized access can upload to your Google Drive.
  • Documents: up to 1.02 million characters. If you convert a text document to Google Docs format, it can be up to 50MB.
  • Spreadsheets: Up to 5 million spreadsheets cells created or converted to Google Sheets.
  • Presentations: Up to 100MB for presentations converted to Google Slides.
  • Google Sites (new): Up to 200,000 characters per page, 10,000 images per site, and up to 1,000 pages (10 million characters maximum).
  • All other files: up to 5 TB.
In order to upload to Google Drive you need to create a Google Drive account. Unfortunately, users without Google Account cannot upload files there.
You can upload movies to Google Drive. However, you need to take into account your Internet speed and the amount of free space on your Google Drive. The procedure for uploading movies is the same as with the other files.
Yes, uploading music to Google Drive is just as easy as adding other files. To do this, you need to go to your Google Drive, create a folder through the menu(if necessary) and drag the necessary audio into this folder.

The instructions below are for the web version of Google Drive, as it may face uploading issues:

  • Check your Internet connection.
  • Check the status of Google Drive.
  • Disable Antivirus and Firewall.
  • Reconnect your Account.
  • Divide the download into smaller parts.
  • Rename file.
  • Clear cache.
Google is designed to handle individual files up to 5 TB. However, if you find that uploading large folders is causing your Google Drive download to lag or fail, try navigating to the folder by selecting everything inside and uploading everything as separate files. Google Drive will queue them up automatically and can handle files better.
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