How to Download Google Docs

Google Drive, also known as Google Docs, is a tool that lets you create and store documents online using your Google account. Within Google Drive, you can upload and save documents directly from your computer or device. You can also set your documents to be available offline, even when you're not connected to the internet.

Log into the Google Drive website using your Google account linked to the document you want to download. You can download documents you've created or those shared with you.

Right-click the file and select "Download" to save the file as a Word document. The file will immediately be converted and downloaded in Word format. You can find the file in the Downloads folder.

• If you want to save the file in a different format, refer to the next step.
• If you are using the Google Docs website instead of Google Drive, follow the next step.

Open the file you wish to download. To save the file as .pdf, .rtf, .txt, or a web page, you need to open the file first.

Click on "File" and select "Download As" to open the list of available formats.

Select the format you want to save the document in. The document will then be converted and downloaded to your computer. You can find it in the Downloads folder.

Open the Google Drive app (Android only). Make sure you're signed into the Google account linked to the document you want to download. You can download documents that you created or those shared with you.

• You can't download files on the iOS version of Drive, but you can save them for offline viewing when the device isn't connected to the internet.

Tap and hold the Google Doc and select "Download" to save the file as a PDF. This is the default download format for Google Docs.

Export the Google Doc to Word format to save the .docx file on your device. To download a Google Doc in Word format, you need to first export it as a Word document.

• Open the Google Doc you want to download as a Word file.
• Tap the More button in the top-right corner and select "Share & export".
• Select "Save as Word (.docx)". This will create a Word document with the same name as the Google Doc on your device, and it will open automatically.
• Return to your Google Drive document list, tap and hold the .docx file.
• Select "Download" to save the .docx file to your device's Downloads folder.

Open the Google Drive app on your device. This method allows you to store Google Drive files locally on your device so you can edit and view the documents even when you're offline. This method works on both Android and iOS.

Tap the ⓘ button next to the file you want to store on your device. If you're using the Google Docs app, tap the More button.

Toggle the "Keep on device" switch. If you're using the Google Docs app, you can select "Keep on device" from the More menu.

Access the file offline. When your device is not connected to the internet, you can still open and edit the file. To view files stored on your device, tap the Menu button (☰) and select "On device".

Download the Google Drive program. This program will create a folder on your computer that syncs with your Google Drive account. All Google Drive files will automatically update on your computer when you make changes online, and vice versa. This program works on both Windows and Mac.

• Go to the Google Drive website and sign in with your Google account.
• Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner and select "Download Drive". If you don't see this option, click on "Connect Drive to your desktop" in the left-hand menu.
• Select your operating system and download the installation file.

Install Google Drive on your computer. After downloading the installer, open the file and follow the steps to install Google Drive on your computer.

• Windows - Run the googledrivesync.exe program to begin the installation process. Sign in with your Google account and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
• Mac - Open the installgoogledrive.dmg file and drag the Google Drive icon into the Applications folder. Launch Google Drive from the Applications folder and sign in with your Google account.

Enable Google Drive sync. Once the installation is complete, Google Drive will start syncing all your documents from Google Drive to the Google Drive folder on your computer. The syncing time will depend on the number and size of your files.