Copy Folder Structure in Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to copy folder structure in Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Copy Folder Structure in Google Drive

To copy folder structure in Google Drive, follow the process below.

1. Select the Folder

Navigate to the folder whose structure you want to copy in your Google Drive. Click on it to select it.

2. Use a Third-Party Tool (Optional)

If you need to copy an entire folder structure, including subfolders and files, consider using a third-party tool like “Google Takeout” or a script-based approach. For this tutorial, we’ll use a simpler manual method.

3. Download the Folder

On the context menu, choose “Download.” Google Drive will compress the folder into a ZIP file and download it to your computer.

4. Upload the Downloaded Folder Structure

Go back to Google Drive. Click on the “New” button in the upper left corner and select “Folder upload.”

5. Choose the Dowloaded Folder

A file explorer window will open. Navigate to the Downloads folder, select the main folder containing the entire folder structure, and click “Upload.”

6. Monitor Upload Progress

You can monitor the upload progress in the lower right corner of Google Drive. Once the upload is complete, the copied folder structure will appear in your Drive.

7. Verify the Folder Structure

Locate the newly uploaded folder in Google Drive. Open it to ensure that all subfolders and files have been copied correctly and that the folder structure is intact.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to copy folder structure in Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to copy a folder in Google Drive or our article on how to copy files from Google Drive to a computer.