How to add a video to your google drive

Google Drive allows you to not only upload files for easy access from wherever you're signed into your Google account, but you can also upload and share photos, documents, and videos in a few simple steps. 

Once you upload files to Google Drive you can also share them with others so that they can view, edit, or download them at anytime. 

It only takes a few moments to share a video file on Google Drive, and as long as the correct permissions are in place, the recipient can easily access the file. 

Here's how to do it. 

How to share a video on Google Drive

1. Open Google Drive and ensure you're logged into your Google account.  

2. Click the "+New" button on the left hand side and upload your video from your computer. If your video file is already uploaded to Google Drive, locate it in your Drive's file list. 

3. Click on the video file once to highlight it. 

4. Right-click on the file name to open a menu of options. 

5. Click "Share." 

How to add a video to your google drive

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2. Browse your laptop, phone or tablet for the video you would like to upload.

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3. Drag the video to the Google Drive folder. A progress box on the lower right side of your screen will track the upload.

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4. Wait for the progress box to confirm that the video is finished uploading.

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Most times it will take Google Drive a few more minutes to have your videos ready for viewing. However, those you share it with will immediately have the option to download the video to their hard drive. 

Why can't I upload a video to Google Drive?

Ensure That the Video File Type Is Supported Google Drive supports various video formats, but not all of them. Although it'll allow you to upload videos of any format, it'll only play compatible formats. Video formats that you can play on Google Drive include 3GPP, AVI, FLV, MPEG4, MPEG-PS, MOV, MTS, WebM, and WMV.

How do I save a video to a Google Drive folder?

Uploading to Google Drive.
Navigate to the video that you wish to send to Google Drive and then tap on the Share Icon..
You will then be prompted to select a destination for your video. ... .
Once you select to save the video to Drive you will then be prompted on the next screen to select where in your Drive to save the video..

How do I upload a large video to Google Drive?

Upload & view files.
On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Drive app..
Tap Add ..
Tap Upload..
Find and tap the files you want to upload..
View uploaded files in My Drive until you move them..

How do you add a video in Google Drive to a Gmail?

Send Google Drive attachments in Gmail.
On your computer, open Gmail..
At the top left, click Compose..
Click Google Drive ..
Select the files you want to attach..
At the bottom of the page, decide how you want to send the file: ... .
Click Insert..