You can use Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids and Forms with a compatible browser and operating system.
Learn about compatible browsers
Important: On your browser, make sure that you turn on cookies and JavaScript.
To get the best experience using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids and Forms, update your browser to one of the two most recent versions.
Other browsers may work, but you might not be able to use all of the features.
Learn about Drive for desktop compatibility
You can install and use Drive for desktop on these operating systems:
- Windows (64-bit only):
- Windows 10 and up
- Windows Server 2016 and up
Learn how to check the version of your Windows.
- Mac:
- MacOS Big Sur 11.0 and up
- Linux:
- Drive for desktop isn't available. You can use Google Drive on the web.
Learn which file systems are supported by Drive for desktop
Important: To edit Microsoft Office in real time, use Office 2010 and up.
Drive for desktop content cache supports these connected file systems:
- Apple File System (APFS) for macOS
- Hierarchical File System plus (HFS+) for macOS
- New Technology File System (NTFS) for Windows
Drive for desktop doesn't support network volumes like:
- Server Message Block (SMB)
- Network File System (NFS)
Drive for desktop creates a virtual Drive, which opens as a file allocation table (FAT) file system.
Tip: There's a file size limit for FAT. The largest possible file for a FAT32 drive is 4 GB.
Requirements for Google Drive for desktop beta support on Windows 11 ARM64 devices:
- Windows 11: The beta version of Google Drive for desktop is compatible exclusively with devices that run Windows 11.
- Microsoft WebView2: This component is usually included with Windows 11. If it's not included or removed, our installer prompts you to download and install it.
Drive for desktop doesn't support:
- 32-bit Windows systems
- Operating systems in beta
Learn about Google Vids availability.
