Download a file

Download files from Google Drive with a computer, Android, or iOS device.

Important: If you try to download a suspicious file, you may get a warning message. Use caution if you download the file.

Learn why the "Download" option isn’t available

Make sure you select a file and not a folder. You can only download files.
If you still can’t download a file, the owner may have disabled options to print, download, or copy for users with just comment or read-only access. If you need to download the file, contact the owner and request permissions.
Make sure your Drive app is updated. If necessary, go to the Play Store and search for "Google Drive" and update it.
If the update doesn't help, restart your phone and check again.
If you still encounter the problem, your Android version may be outdated. In your phone settings, check for system updates.

In the App Store, check for updates to the Google Drive app.
Make sure the app you want to use, such as Files or a third-party app, is properly installed and updated.
If you try to save to a third-party app, verify the app supports the file type you want to download.