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.

Download a file to a different app

1. Open the Google Drive app.
2. Next to the file that you want to download, tap More .
3. Choose an option:
   • Tap Download to download the file to your device.
     • Tip: To find this option, you may need to scroll.
   • Download the file to your phone: Tap Open in Save to Files Choose where you want to save the file Save.
   • Open the file within another app: Tap Open in Choose the app that you want to use.

Learn how to convert Office and other file types into Docs, Sheets or Slides.

Save a photo or video to your camera roll

1. Open the Google Drive app.
2. Next to the file that you want to download, tap More .
3. Tap Send a copy.
   • Tip: To find this option, you may need to scroll.
4. Depending on your file, tap Save image or Save video.