The use of Google Drive has become more and more common and today many people use it. But what exactly is Google Drive and why is it so widely used?
In this article, you will learn a little more about the features of Google Drive and the advantages of using it. You will also learn how to transfer your files from one Google Drive account to another by following simple steps. Let’s first see what Google Drive is, how to get it, and why it is so efficient.
What is Google Drive and what are the advantages of using it?
Google Drive is a service provided by Google to store data, files and information. It offers 15GB of free storage. Although the amount of space is covered by Gmail, Google Photos and Google Drive, you can create backup copies or attach files in your email to have more space.
In addition, it is synchronized with all your devices, that is, you can access it from your web browser, in other words, you can log into your Google Drive account from your PC and from the Google Drive mobile app.
Another significant fact about Google Drive is that you can store videos, music, images, documents and any type of heavy file. Even if your device does not have the necessary program to open the documents or run the files, through Google Drive you can do it.
Google Drive also updates your documents automatically, so you can access them from any version anywhere.
Another advantageous thing about Google Drive is that it is integrated with Google so at the same time it is synchronized with other associated accounts, such as Gmail.
This is a safe site so you can create, collaborate and share documents and files as well as create spreadsheets and presentations thanks to the internal applications that this tool has.
You can also scan your documents simply by taking a photo of them and saving them to the Drive. This will archive it as a PDF file allowing you to print it later.
This tool also has a translator with at least 53 languages available. Another interesting point is that Google Drive saves and stores copies of old versions of documents that you have edited. This way you don’t have to worry too much about losing a document or making irrevocable changes.
And since it is not linked to a specific program or computer, it is not necessary to download an external app to be able to use it. Rather, you can access it wherever and whenever you want from your device of choice.
To start using Google Drive, you just have to open it directly from the web page or open your Google account and click on the Drive icon in the Google tools or applications package.
All of the above will help us to choose whether or not we want to benefit from this tool. If you want to use it, the first thing you should do is create an account in the Drive.
Now, what if what you want is to transfer files from one drive to another? In the next block, you will learn how to do it.
How to transfer files and documents from a Google Drive to another account?
If you want to share your documents but you don’t know how to do it, follow these simple steps to achieve it in an easy and fast way so you don’t waste any useful time.
Step 1
Open the Drive account you want to transfer files to. Find the file you want to share and right-click on it. Select the option “Share” and then write the email address you want to send to.
Step 2
Click on the “Advanced” option and set the permissions. Open the account to which you have shared the files and go to “Shared with me.”
Step 3
Then, select all the files that had previously been sent and click on the “Make a copy” option. By then the process is practically over. You only need to save the documents and rename them if necessary.
And voila, you can now share files with other Google Drive accounts. It is a fairly simple method that we invite you to use.
We also invite you to read the following article on how to buy more space on Google Drive to increase storage.