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We all love Google Drive. Don't we? But everything has a dark side. At times, it starts acting up when we want to download multiple files. That's because instead of downloading the files directly, Drive starts zipping them. So we will tell you how to download files from Google Drive without zipping them.

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• Most savvy Windows users already know that the list of all of your favorite and frequently used folders is there. You can add Google Drive there immediately if you want to. All you need to do is right-click on the Google Drive folder and select 'Pin to Quick Access.' That way, you'll have your Google Drive at your fingertips at all times.
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To be fair to Google, it's not their mistake. If you try to download large or a bundle of files from anywhere on the internet, Google will zip before downloading. The issue with zipping the files is that the overall process takes a lot of time. First, the files are zipped, then you have to extract them before using them.

Many users want to avoid the zipping process. They want to download multiple files directly. If you also want the same, check out these four methods to download files without zipping on Drive.

1. Using Google Drive App on PC

The Google Drive zips files only when you download them via a browser. If you use the Drive apps provided by Google, then such a step is no longer required. People with regular accounts have to use the Backup and Sync app while business owners can download Drive File Stream.

The Google Drive app for PC does not let you view the files in its interface. It creates a new folder on your PC that houses various files.

Here are the steps to use the Backup and Sync app.

Step 1: Download the app from the given link.

Step 2: Once installed, you will be asked to sign in to the app with your Google account. Log in with the account from which you want to download files.

Step 3: Since Backup and Sync works two ways i.e., it uploads selected folders to Google Drive and syncs files from Drive to PC, you will be asked to select the folders that you want to sync from PC. Uncheck all the folders if you aren't interested in that. Leave the rest untouched and hit Next.

Step 4: This is an important step for our tutorial. Now you will have to select the Google Drive folders from where you want to download files. You can change this later in the app settings. The folders that you select will be synced to your PC. Select 'Sync only these folders' if you want to choose the folders. If case you want to sync everything from Drive, choose Sync everything. Then hit Start.

Step 5: A new folder known as Google Drive will be added to your PC. You will find all the synced files from Drive in this folder. Now simply copy or cut the files from this folder to the required folder on your PC.

In case you are facing trouble while setting up the Backup and Sync app, check our detailed guide on it.

2. Using Image Downloader Extension

As the name suggests, you can use this Chrome extension for images only. The extension lets you download images in bulk not only from Google Drive but from all websites having images.

To use this extension, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install the extension on Chrome from the following link.

Step 2: Once installed, an icon will be added to the Chrome extension bar. Now open the Google Drive website, followed by launching the folder from where you want to download images.

Step 3: Click on the Image Downloader extension. Scroll down, and you will find all the images on the page. Select the images and hit the Download button. All of them will be downloaded without zipping on your PC.

3. Download on Mobile

Google Drive doesn't create a ZIP folder if you download multiple files from the Drive mobile apps. All files are downloaded separately and instantly. So you can use this workaround to download files without zipping.

Once the files are downloaded, you can use various methods to transfer these files to your PC. For instance, you can connect the phone via the USB cable, use file-sharing apps such as SHAREit, Xender, and Feem. You can even share it via FTP.

4. Using Drive Multiple Downloader

Another way to achieve this is to use the Drive Multiple Downloader website. In this website, sign in to your Google account by tapping on 'Select files, folders, from Google Drive' option. Your files will be listed in the available section. Select the files that you want to download and hit the Download All button.

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Nobody likes to wait. The zipping feature feels quite annoying when you are in a rush to download files from Google Drive. We hope the above methods were able to help you in downloading files instantly from Drive. In case you want to share Drive files, read our Drive sharing permissions guide.

Next up: Are you downloading files from Drive because the storage is getting full? Know what counts and what doesn't count towards Google Drive storage before taking the step.

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Windows syncs with One Drive by default and you can access the One Drive files right from the File Explorer. There are even a few other apps like Creative Cloud that will sync with the File Explorer right after installing Adobe Creative Cloud apps. However, if you are a heavy Google Drive user like myself and want to view all your Drive files right from the File Explorer, setting it up is as easy as installing an application from Google. Let's add Google Drive to Windows File Explorer.

Add Google Drive To Windows File Explorer

Unlike the Google Drive app which only worked online, Backup & Sync will create a Google Drive folder right inside the file explorer and let you access the files offline. You can delete or drop files into that folder and the changes take effect in Drive instantaneously. Begin by downloading Backup and Sync from Google on your computer. Imac computer keyboard. Run the app and click on ‘Get started'.

The next step is to connect your Google account to the app. Sign in with your Google Account proceed to the next step.

On this page, the app will create a copy of the files on your computer in Google Drive. This will allow you to access all the locally stored files from around the world. Select the folders that you want to backup to Drive automatically. In my case, I chose Desktop, Documents, and Pictures. Take me to chrome.

If you wish to backup your photos to Google Photos, toggle this checkbox marked in red below and click 'Next'.

Now, it's time to create a folder that will store a copy of your Drive files. Check the box next to 'Sync My Drive to this computer' and set the location of that folder. The app will sync all the cloud files to this folder. Click the Start button to finalize the setup.

You can either choose to sync everything or a few selected folders to the local folder on your computer. The files and folder that you choose on this page will show up locally and you can even access them when you're offline. Yes, you'd be able to change the folder afterward as well.

Click on Start and click on Continue on the Pop-up.

Now, you can see the Google Drive folder in the location that you set during configuration. It may take time to get all your drive files depending on your data and the internet connection.

The folders that you chose to back up to Drive will give you the visual representation with a green tick mark.

You can also check the backup status from the taskbar as well. This will give you a log of all the files that have been backed up or downloaded.

If you delete a file from the Google Drive folder in the File Explorer, it won't be deleted from the Drive. This feature is disabled by default so that you don't accidentally delete all the files from your Drive. However, if you want to enable this feature, click the Backup and Sync icon from the System Tray > Click the three-dot menu > Preferences> My Laptop> Always remove both copies.

Fair warning, you will lose all your data if you accidentally delete the local folder.

If you want to back up files that are just shared with you and not actually on your Google Drive, simply open Google Drive in a web browser> Shared with me> Right-click on the Shared file or folder and click on Add to My Drive.

It will start syncing to your computer and you would be able to access that file from the File Explorer.

For Gsuite Users

If you have a Gsuite account, Drive File Stream app would make more sense for you. Gsuite account is nothing but a work or school account. For example, adam@techwiser.com is probably a G Suite account, whereas adam@gmail.com is a regular account.

Start by downloading and installing Drive File Stream app on your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Just like we did before, Log in with your Google account and proceed to the next step.

Unlike Backup and Sync, there are no more settings to change and instead of creating a Folder, it creates a separate Drive that gives you a dedicated space to access the files.

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Unlike Backup and Sync, you cannot back up local files to Drive by simply dragging and dropping the files to the shared drive.

Wrapping up

After all these extra features, ‘Backup and Sync' and ‘Drive File Stream' apps are obviously better than the Google Drive app which we can use in the browser anyways. And they also help to copy and paste files between folders in Drive which is not that easy task on the website.

And you cannot use both the apps at the same time for the same account. Regular users cannot use the Drive File Stream app and for G Suite users, it's better to go with Drive File Stream as you can also view the files shared to you right from the File Explorer.