How to Save a PDF to Google Drive Easily

Your Google account provides you with 15GB of free space to store various files, including PDF documents. Saving a PDF to Google Drive allows you to access and share it easily. In this article, we will guide you on how to save a PDF to Google Drive on both PC and mobile devices.

Saving a PDF to Google Drive on a PC

1. Uploading File Manually in Drive

Follow these steps to add a PDF to Google Drive on a PC:

  1. Download the PDF on your computer.
  2. Open the drive.google.com website in a browser and log in to your Google account.
  3. Click on the “New” button at the top-left corner.
  4. Select “File Upload” and choose the PDF file you want to save to Google Drive.

2. Using Drag and Drop in Drive

Another easy way to add a PDF to Google Drive is by dragging the file directly:

  1. Download the PDF on your computer.
  2. Open drive.google.com in your browser.
  3. Simply drag and drop the PDF file from your computer into Drive.

3. From Gmail

If you have received a PDF file in Gmail, you can directly save it to Google Drive from the Chrome browser:

  1. Hover your mouse over the PDF file in the email and click on the “Drive” icon.
  2. Alternatively, click on the PDF document in your email to preview it. Then, click on the “Add to Drive” icon at the top-right corner of the preview screen.

4. Download PDF Directly to Drive

If you prefer to upload the PDF directly to Google Drive without downloading it to your computer first, follow these steps:

  1. Launch the Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Open the Save to Google Drive Extension webpage and click on “Add to Chrome.”
  3. After installing the extension, open the PDF in preview mode in Chrome. Then, click on the “Print” icon at the top.
  4. Click on the box next to Destination and select “Save to Google Drive.” Then, click on the “Print” button to save the PDF directly to Google Drive.

Saving a PDF to Google Drive on iPhone and Android

You can save a PDF to Google Drive on mobile devices using the following methods:

1. Uploading in Google Drive (Android and iPhone)

  1. Download the PDF on your mobile device.
  2. Open the Google Drive app and tap on the “+” Add button. Select “Upload” from the menu.
  3. On iPhone, tap on “Browse” and select the PDF file. On Android, select the PDF from your phone's file manager.

2. From File Manager (Android)

To add a PDF document to Google Drive from the File Manager app on your Android phone:

  1. Open the File Manager on your Android phone.
  2. Go to the PDF file you want to save in Drive and tap on it to preview it.
  3. Tap on the “Add to Drive” icon to save the PDF to Google Drive.

3. From Files App (iPhone)

To upload a PDF to Google Drive on iPhone from the Apple Files app:

  1. Open the Apple Files app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to the folder containing your PDF document.
  3. Tap on the PDF and press the Share icon.
  4. Select “Drive” from the Share Sheet and choose the folder and sharing permission for your PDF document. Then, press the “Upload” button.

How to Download PDFs on Mobile and PC

If you need to download a PDF on your computer or mobile device, follow these methods:

Download a PDF on a Computer

To download a PDF on your Windows or macOS computer:

  1. Open the PDF in the Chrome browser.
  2. Click on the “Print” icon or use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (macOS) to open the Print window.
  3. Click on the box next to Destination and select “Save as PDF.”
  4. Click on the “Save” button to download the PDF file on your computer.

If you are using Safari on macOS, open the PDF file and click on “File” in the menu bar. Select “Export as PDF” to download the file.

Download a PDF on Android and iPhone

To download a PDF on Android and iPhone:

  1. Open the PDF file in the Chrome browser on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top and select “Download” to save it on your phone.
  3. On iPhone, open the PDF file and tap on the Share icon. Select “Save to Files” to download the PDF.

These methods will allow you to save and download PDF files easily on both PC and mobile devices. Enjoy the convenience of accessing and sharing your PDFs through Google Drive!