About the Google Drive File Downloader
Downloading from Google Drive on a phone or from a link someone sent you can be annoying: the preview page often hides the download button or tries to open the Drive app. The Google Drive File Downloader skips all that. Paste the link, and you get a big download button that fetches the file directly from Google's servers.
It recognizes all common Google Drive link formats (/file/d/…/view, open?id=, uc?id=) and also Google Docs, Sheets and Slides links, which it lets you download as PDF, Word, Excel, CSV or PowerPoint. The file downloads straight from Google to your device; GoToolz never sees or stores it. Only files that the owner has shared publicly can be downloaded.
Want to create direct links for your own website? Use the Google Drive Direct Link Generator, which also makes embed codes and bulk links.
How to use the Google Drive File Downloader
- Copy the Google Drive link of a publicly shared file.
- Paste it into the box (the tool detects it instantly).
- Click the download button.
- If Google shows a virus-scan warning for large files, click "Download anyway".
Frequently asked questions
Can I download private Google Drive files?
No. Only files shared with "Anyone with the link" can be downloaded without signing in. Respect the owner's permissions.
Is there a download size limit?
GoToolz sets no limit. Google may temporarily block downloads of very popular files ("quota exceeded"); try again later.
Does the file pass through your servers?
No. The download goes directly from Google Drive to your device.
