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Uploading Files from Google Sheets into Google Drive

Uploading Files from Google Sheets into Google Drive

This page explains how to upload files to Google Drive directly from Google Sheets using Drive Explorer Pro.

Upload files from Google Drive into Google Sheets

Steps to Upload

Choosing a Default Folder

  • First, make sure the correct Google Drive folder is selected as the default place for saving your files.
  • You can change the folder if needed.

Selecting Files to Upload

  • Drag and drop files into the box, or click the box to pick files from your computer.
  • The selected files will appear in the list.

Preview the Selected Files (Optional - Works only for image files types)

  • If “Show preview of selected files(s)” is checked, you can see a small picture of the file before uploading.
  • You can also remove any file if it is not the one you want.

Uploading Selected Files to Google Drive

  • When ready, click the blue button “Upload files to Drive and list in Sheets.”
  • The files will be uploaded into your selected Google Drive folder.
  • After uploading, the attributes of each file (such as name and size) are automatically written into the Google Sheet.
  • You can customize which attributes to list using the Select File Attributes to List section available in the List Files tab.
  • You can customize the file access settings using the Settings tab. This allows you to control who can access the files you upload.
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