How to download google drive files to ipad

Google Drive for Web, Google Drive for Android, and Google Drive for iPhone all these services work differently but have the same motive. As compared to the web and android, Google Drive on iPhone is not very palatable compared to use. You can download the files on your iPhone from Google Drive but there are a few limitations like you cannot download multiple files from Google Drive on iPhone, nor can you download folders from Google Drive App.

Today in this post, I will talk about all the methods to download Google Drive Files and also Multiple Google Drive Files on your iPhone and iPad Mobile.

Page Contents

  • Steps to Download Google Drive Files on iPhone
  • Download Photos from Google Drive to iPhone gallery
  • Download Google Drive Files Using iPhone Browser
  • Download Multiple Google Drive Files on iPhone Storage
    • Conclusion

Steps to Download Google Drive Files on iPhone

With the steps below you can download files from Google Drive to your iPhone and iPad mobile, and you can access the files using 3rd party viewer or

How to download google drive files to ipad
Files App on your mobile. In case you want to download media files like videos and images directly onto your iPhone Camera Roll then you can follow the link below ;

How to Save Videos from Google Drive to iPhone Camera Roll?

Here are Simple Steps to Download the Google Drive File on your iPhone and iPad Mobile for Offline Viewing.

Step 1. Open Google Drive App on your iPhone.

Step 2. Look for the file you wish to download.

Step 3. Click on the 

How to download google drive files to ipad
 3 dots horizontal icon to open more options.

How to download google drive files to ipad

Step 4. A menu option will open.

Step 5. Here click on the Open in option.

How to download google drive files to ipad

Step 6. The file will download and prepare the export.

How to download google drive files to ipad

Step 7. Now a new window will open, here click on Save to Files.

How to download google drive files to ipad

Step 8. Select the location to save the downloaded file. Done!

How to download google drive files to ipad

If you want to download photos and videos from Drive to your iPhone Gallery or Photos app, then you can use the method below. Unlike the above method, the images are directly saved to the Photos gallery and not saved on iPhone.

  • Open the appropriate file in Google Drive and tap the 3-dot menu at the top-right.
    How to download google drive files to ipad
  • Tap “Send a copy” from the list.
    How to download google drive files to ipad
  • Select the “Save Image” or “Save Video” from the options.
    How to download google drive files to ipad
  • Now open the Photos app and find your photo or video in the All Photos or Recents album.

Download Google Drive Files Using iPhone Browser

Here are the Steps to Download Files from Google Drive Web your iPhone Browser

  1. Open Safari Browser on your iOS Mobile.
  2. Log in with your Google Account (If the is restricted).
  3. Now open the shared link on your iOS browser.
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  4. Click on the download button at the top.
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  5. The file will be downloaded and opened in a new tab.
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  6. Now click on the Share button
    How to download google drive files to ipad
    at the bottom.
    How to download google drive files to ipad
  7. Click on Save to Files.
    How to download google drive files to ipad
  8. Here select the location to save the file Done!
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  9. You can access the downloaded file from Files App
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    .

Download Multiple Google Drive Files on iPhone Storage

Here are Simple Steps to Download Google Files Files on iPhone Storage Using Files App

  1. Open Files App.
  2. Open Google Drive Folder.
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  3. Look for the file to download to iPhone Storage.
  4. Click on the menu option 
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    from top.
  5. Click on Select to select file/s.
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  6. You can also select multiple files.
  7. Click on the menu option
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    at the bottom.
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  8. Click Copy the file.
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  9. Now go back to Files App main page.
  10. Open iPhone Storage.
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  11. Select the folder to paste the file.
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  12. Long press on empty space and paste the copied files.
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  13. The device needs to have an active internet connection to download the pasted files in iPhone Storage.
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Conclusion

Here are the best methods to download Google Drive Files on iPhone Mobile. You can also download multiple google drive files on your iPhone and iPad Mobil using these 3 best methods that include, Google Drive App, Web Browser, and Files App available for free.

How do I download from Google Drive to iPad?

Download files from Google Drive with a computer, Android, or iOS device..
Open the Google Drive app..
Next to to file you want to download, tap More ..
Tap Send a copy..
Depending on your file, tap Save image or Save video..

How do I download multiple files from Google Drive on iPad?

Select all the photos you want to download by swiping your finger over the checkboxes on the left. After that, tap the share button on the bottom left and tap Save image. The app would take some time to download all the images to the Photos app and you can find them on your iPhone after that. Easy peasy!

Where are Google Drive files stored on iPad?

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Drive app. In "My Drive," you'll see: Files and folders you upload or sync. Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms you create.

How do I download Google Drive offline on iPad?

Set up Offline Access.
Download (or update) the Google Drive App (for iPhone/iPad from Apple App Store, for Android devices from Google Play).
Sign in to the Google Drive App using your @stonybrook.edu email address as username and NetID password..
Tap on the to the right of the file you'd like to enable offline access for..