How to Set Folder Path When Downloading From Google Drive

As a user of Google Drive, you may have encountered a situation where you need to download multiple files from Google Drive, but you don’t want to download all the files to the default download folder of your computer.

Instead, you want to choose a specific folder to download all your Google Drive files.

In this case, you need to set the folder path when downloading from Google Drive.

In this tutorial, we’ll go over the steps for setting the folder path when downloading from Google Drive.

We’ll show you how to set the folder path for both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Setting the Folder Path on Windows

To set the folder path on Windows, follow these steps:

Open Google Chrome and log in to your Google Drive account.
Select the files you want to download.
Right-click on one of the selected files and select “Download.”
In the Downloads folder, right-click on the file and select “Properties.”
In the Properties window, select the “General” tab and then click on the “Change” button next to “Location.”
Select the folder where you want to download the files and then click “OK.”
You should now see that the folder path has been changed to the folder you selected.
Repeat these steps for each file you want to download.

Setting the Folder Path on Mac

To set the folder path on Mac, follow these steps:

Open Google Chrome and log in to your Google Drive account.
Select the files you want to download.
Right-click on one of the selected files and select “Download.”
In the Downloads folder, right-click on the file and select “Get Info.”
In the Info window, select the “Where” section and then click on the “Change All” button.
Select the folder where you want to download the files and then click “Choose.”
You should now see that the folder path has been changed to the folder you selected.
Repeat these steps for each file you want to download.

Conclusion

Setting the folder path when downloading from Google Drive is an easy process that can save you time and help you keep your files organized.

Whether you’re using a Windows or Mac operating system, the steps are straightforward and can be completed in just a few minutes.

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you’ll be able to set the folder path for all your Google Drive downloads and keep your files organized.