Download from Google Drive without Zipping (2025 Guide)
In this article, we will show you how to download a zip file from Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.
How to Download Multiple Files from Google Drive Without Zipping
Follow the steps below on how to download files from Google Drive without zipping.
1. Find the Zip File in Google Drive
Browse through your folders or use the search bar at the top to locate the zip file you need. For example, if your zip file is named “ProjectFiles.zip,” you can type this name in the search bar and press Enter. The file should appear in the search results.
2. Click to Select the Zip File
Click on the zip file you found in your Google Drive. If you need to download multiple files, hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key (or ‘Cmd’ key on a Mac) and click each file you want to select. For instance, if you see “ProjectFiles.zip” in your folder, click on it once to select it. If you also need to download “AdditionalFiles.zip,” hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key and click on “AdditionalFiles.zip” as well.
3. Right-Click and Choose “Download”
With the file(s) selected, right-click on one of them. From the context menu that appears, click on “Download.” If you select multiple files, they will be automatically compressed into a single zip file.
4. Check Download History and Open the File
After the download completes, open your browser’s download history to ensure the file downloaded correctly. Click on the file to view it in your downloads folder.
In most browsers, you can access the download history by pressing ‘Ctrl+J’ (or ‘Cmd+J’ on a Mac). Find “ProjectFiles.zip” in the list and click on it to open the downloads folder and verify the file.
We hope you now have a better understanding of how to download a zip file from Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on ways to download from Google Drive without zipping or our article on how to download pictures from Google Drive.
