Save PDF Documents From Google Drive to Your Computer or Mobile Device

How to Download a PDF from Google Drive

Google Drive is a cloud storage service that lets you store and access your files online. You can upload, view, edit, and share various types of files, including PDFs. PDF stands for Portable Document Format and it is one of the most popular file formats for documents. It preserves the layout, fonts, images, and graphics of the original document, regardless of the device or platform you use to view it.

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In this article, you will learn how to download a PDF file from Google Drive to your computer or mobile device. You will also learn how to download multiple or all PDF files from your Drive account, as well as how to convert Docs, Sheets, and Slides into PDF format. Whether you need a backup copy, offline access, or compatibility with other programs, downloading a PDF from Google Drive is easy and fast. Let's get started!

Why Download a PDF from Google Drive?

There are many reasons why you might want to download a PDF file from Google Drive. Some of them are:

• PDF files are universal. You can open and view them on any device or operating system, without losing any formatting or quality. You don't need any special software or plugins to view them.

• PDF files are secure. You can protect them with passwords, encryption, digital signatures, watermarks, and other features. You can also prevent unauthorized copying, editing, or printing of your PDF files.

• PDF files are compact. You can compress them without losing any information or quality. This makes them ideal for sharing via email or online platforms.

PDF files are versatile. You can create them from various types of documents, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, web pages, etc. You can also combine multiple PDF files into one or split one into several parts.</li How to Download a Single PDF File from Google Drive

If you want to download a single PDF file from Google Drive, you can follow these simple steps:

• Open Google Drive on your browser. You can use any web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Go to and sign in with your Google account.

• Locate and select the PDF file you want to download. You can use the search bar, the folders, or the filters to find the PDF file you are looking for. Click on the file name or the checkbox next to it to select it.

• Right-click and choose Download. A pop-up menu will appear with various options. Click on Download to start downloading the PDF file to your computer.

• Save the PDF file to your computer. Depending on your browser settings, you may be asked to choose a location and a name for the PDF file. Otherwise, it will be saved in your default downloads folder. You can open the PDF file with any PDF viewer or editor of your choice.

How to Download Multiple PDF Files from Google Drive

If you want to download more than one PDF file from Google Drive, you can follow these steps:

• Open Google Drive on your browser. Go to and sign in with your Google account.

• Select the PDF files you want to download using Ctrl or Command key. You can select multiple PDF files by holding down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Command key (Mac) and clicking on each file name or checkbox. You can also select a range of files by clicking on the first file and then holding down the Shift key and clicking on the last file.

• Right-click and choose Download. A pop-up menu will appear with various options. Click on Download to start downloading the selected PDF files to your computer.

• Save the ZIP file containing the PDF files to your computer. When you download multiple files from Google Drive, they are compressed into a ZIP file. Depending on your browser settings, you may be asked to choose a location and a name for the ZIP file. Otherwise, it will be saved in your default downloads folder. You can extract the ZIP file using any ZIP extractor program of your choice. You will find all the PDF files inside the extracted folder.

How to Download All PDF Files from Google Drive

If you want to download all the PDF files from your Google Drive account, you can use Google Takeout, a service that lets you export and download your data from various Google products. Here are the steps:

• Open Google Takeout on your browser. Go to and sign in with your Google account.

• Deselect all items except Drive. You will see a list of Google products that you can export data from. By default, all of them are selected. Click on Deselect all at the top right corner. Then scroll down and find Drive. Click on the checkbox next to it to select it. You can also click on the down arrow next to it to customize what folders or files you want to include or exclude from the export.

• Choose the delivery method, frequency, file type, and size. Scroll down and click on Next step. You will see some options for how you want to receive your data. You can choose one of these delivery methods: send download link via email, add to Drive, add to Dropbox, add to OneDrive, or add to Box. You can also choose how often you want to export your data: once or every 2 months for a year. You can also choose what file type and size you want for your export: ZIP or TGZ, and 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 10GB, or 50GB. If your export is larger than the size limit, it will be split into multiple files.

• Click Create Export and wait for the email link. Click on Create Export at the bottom of the page. You will see a progress bar showing how long it will take to prepare your data. This may take several hours or days depending on how much data you have. Once it is ready, you will receive an email with a link to download your data.

• Download the ZIP file containing all your Drive files to your computer. Click on the link in the email and follow the instructions to download the ZIP file to your computer. Depending on the size of your export, you may have to download multiple ZIP files. You can extract the ZIP files using any ZIP extractor program of your choice. You will find all your Drive files inside the extracted folders. You can use the search function or the filters to find the PDF files you are looking for.

How to Download Docs, Sheets, and Slides as PDF from Google Drive

If you have created or edited documents, spreadsheets, or presentations using Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides, you can also download them as PDF files from Google Drive. This is useful if you want to share them with someone who does not have a Google account, or if you want to print them or use them with other programs. Here are the steps:

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