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How to Download Google Docs

Select 'File' and 'Download as' to save the doc to your PC

By Jennifer Karner Jennifer Karner Writer Jen Karner is a former Lifewire writer and expert on VR and Android phones. Her work has appeared on AndroidCentral, iMore, WindowsCentral and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 18, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Google Apps Docs Sheets Slides

What to Know

Open the document that you want to download > select File > Download as > choose a format.To download multiple documents, right-click or long-press Command while selecting files > select three dots > Download.
This article explains how to download Google Docs documents from the web to your computer. Instructions apply to Windows and Mac.

How to Download Google Files in All Supported Formats

To download Google files, open the Google Drive account that has the document you want to download, and then follow these steps: Open the document that you want to download. Before you download make sure the document looks exactly the way you want it to. Select File (it's directly under the title of your document in the upper left). Hover over Download as until another menu appears. This menu will have the different available formats you can download it in. Remember that not all programs are compatible with all file types. Choose the file type that you want to download your file as. The file will save to the location on your computer that you've previously set up. If you haven't set a specific location, you can generally find downloads in your Download folder or on your desktop. Jen Karner

How to Download Multiple Google Files at Once

In some cases, you may want to download more than one document at a time. There may also be videos or photos that you want to download all at the same time. In those circumstances, there is a second method for downloading files to your computer. Open up the Google Drive account that has the files you want to save. Choose the file you want to download. If you want to download multiple items, you'll want to right click. Mac users will need to hold down the command key while selecting multiple files. Select the overflow icon (it looks like three vertical dots and is next the trash icon in the upper right corner) This will open a drop down menu. Select download on the drop down menu and all of the files you selected will be downloaded to your device. Just keep in mind that using this method gives you less control over the file types that your downloads are saved as. Google Drive allows you to store documents of all sizes and shapes which is great because you can access them from wherever you happen to be. When it comes time to download the files you've saved to Google Docs, it's fairly simple and we'll explore the two different methods you can take advantage of. The first method is the one that gives you the most control over how the file you are downloading is saved. This is particularly important if you are hoping to download a document to use it with a specific program. Google Docs can be saved in one of seven different formats including lesser used format like .epub used for Ebooks. How to Download an Image From Google Docs Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Download an Image From Google Docs How to Save a Google Spreadsheet to Desktop How to Email a Google Doc How to Unshare a Google Doc How to Move Google Docs From One Drive to Another How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Open Google Docs How to Add Accents in Google Docs How to Change Margins in Google Docs How to Share and Collaborate With Google Drive How to Print to PDF The 9 Best Free PDF Editors (October 2022) How to Allow Access to Google Docs How to Download and Watch Google Drive Movies 10 Best PDF Splitter Tools & Methods How to Share Folders and Collaborate Using Google Drive Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies