How to Send a PDF to Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)
In this article, we will show you exactly how to send a PDF to Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.
Send a PDF to Google Drive
You can send a PDF to Google Drive in two ways: either by uploading the file to Google Drive, or by dragging and dropping the PDF directly into your Drive.
Method 1: Upload the PDF to Google Drive
Follow these steps to upload your PDF through the “New” button in Google Drive:
1. Click the “+ New” Button in the Top Left Corner of Google Drive
In the open Google Drive window, you click the “+ New” button located in the top left corner to begin the upload process.
2. Select “File Upload” From the Dropdown Menu
From the dropdown menu that appears, you click “File upload” to choose a file from your computer to upload.
3. Navigate to the PDF File on Your Computer and Select It
In the file explorer window that opens, you find the folder where your PDF is saved, click on the PDF file, and press “Open.”
4. Wait for the Upload to Complete in the Status Bar
A status bar appears at the bottom right of your screen. You wait for it to show that the upload is finished.
5. Confirm the PDF Is in Your Google Drive
You go to the folder where you uploaded the PDF or check “My Drive” to make sure your file is visible in Google Drive.
Method 2: Dragging and Dropping the PDF into Google Drive
Easily upload a PDF by dragging it from your computer and dropping it into Google Drive, following these steps:
1. Open the Folder in Google Drive Where You Want to Upload the PDF
In the open Google Drive window, you navigate to the folder where you want to upload the PDF file.
2. Locate the PDF File on Your Computer
On your computer, you open the folder where the PDF file you want to upload is saved.
3. Drag the PDF From Your Computer Into the Google Drive Window
You click and hold the PDF file, drag it over the Google Drive browser window, and release the mouse button to drop it into Drive.
4. Wait for the Upload to Finish and Check the Status Bar
A status bar appears at the bottom of the screen. You wait for it to show that the file upload is complete.
5. Verify the PDF Is in Your Google Drive
You look in the folder where you dropped the PDF or check the “My Drive” section to confirm it has been uploaded.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to send PDF files to Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to send a Google Drive link to someone and how to select multiple files in Google Drive.
