Move Gmail Emails to Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)
In this article, we will show you how to move Gmail emails to Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.
Move Gmail to Google Drive
To move Gmail emails to Google Drive, follow the steps below.
1. Create a New Folder in Google Drive
To start, open Google Drive and make sure you are signed in. Click the “New” button on the left side of the screen.
Then, select “New Folder” from the dropdown menu.
After that, create a new folder to store your Gmail emails. For example, name it “Saved Emails.” Click “Create” to make the folder in your Google Drive.
2. Sign In to Your Gmail Account
In a new tab, go to Gmail and sign in with your account credentials. Once logged in, go to your inbox and select the emails you want to move to Google Drive.
For instance, select the email from “Google Cloud” to open them or check the box next to email from “Google Cloud.”
3. Download the Email as .eml Files
With the emails selected, click on the three-dot menu at the top right of the email list. Choose “Download message” to save the emails as .eml files on your computer.
4. Upload .eml Files to Google Drive
Go back to Google Drive. Open the folder you created for your emails named “Saved Emails.” Drag and drop the .eml files from your computer into this folder.
Alternatively, click the “New” button in Google Drive.
Select “File upload” and choose the .eml files from your computer. Wait for the upload to complete.
5. Verify Emails are Uploaded Correctly
Check the folder in Google Drive to ensure all selected emails are uploaded. For instance, open “Explore the power of AI with Vertex AI.eml” to ensure they display properly.
If the file type is unsupported, use the suggested third-party apps by clicking “Open with” and selecting the application. This step ensures your emails are successfully moved to Google Drive.
We hope you now have a better understanding of how to move Gmail emails to Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to remove suggested from Google Drive or our articles on how to move file to trash in Google Drive.
