{"id":339223,"date":"2021-09-14T22:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-make-a-direct-download-link-for-google-drive-files\/"},"modified":"2021-09-14T22:00:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T19:00:27","slug":"how-to-make-a-direct-download-link-for-google-drive-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-direct-download-link-for-google-drive-files\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Make a Direct Download Link for Google Drive Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28967d213a4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28967d213a4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-direct-download-link-for-google-drive-files\/#Convert_a_Google_Drive_File_Link_to_a_Direct_Download\" >Convert a Google Drive File Link to a Direct Download<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Make a Direct <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> Link for Google Drive Files&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-747813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google_drive_hero_1200_675.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google_drive_hero_1200_675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google_drive_hero_1200_675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Drive logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all come across that unwanted web page that opens when you click a Google Drive file link. Luckily, with a workaround, you can make a direct download link for your files and bypass that web page. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convert_a_Google_Drive_File_Link_to_a_Direct_Download\"><\/span>Convert a Google Drive File Link to a Direct Download<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This workaround uses your shared file\u2019s ID in a custom link to enable direct download for your file. You can use this method on all your devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, and Android.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll use a desktop web browser for the demonstration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best Web Browsers for Speed, Battery Life, and Customization<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start by opening a web browser on your computer and accessing the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/\">Google Drive<\/a> site. On the site, find the file for which you want to make a direct download link.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-select-file.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a file on Google Drive.\" width=\"616\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Right-click your file and select \u201cShare\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-share-file.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click a file and select &quot;Share&quot; from the menu on Google Drive.\" width=\"650\" height=\"391\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A \u201cShare with People and Groups\u201d window will open. If you\u2019d only like select people to be able to download your file, share your file with them. Or, to allow anyone on the internet to download your file, click the \u201cChange to Anyone with the Link\u201d option at the bottom of this window. We\u2019ll use the latter option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Share Folders, Files, and Documents on Google Drive<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-file-sharing-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Configure file sharing options on Google Drive.\" width=\"650\" height=\"381\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the same \u201cShare with People and Groups\u201d window, from the \u201cGet Link\u201d section, select \u201cCopy Link.\u201d This copies the link to your Google Drive file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-copy-file-link.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Copy Link&quot; from the &quot;Share with People and Groups&quot; window on Google Drive.\" width=\"650\" height=\"372\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your copied link should look something like the following. From this link, copy the text that\u2019s between <code>d\/<\/code> and <code>\/view<\/code> . This is the unique file ID for your Google Drive file.<\/p>\n<pre>https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Q7MB6smDEFd-PzpqK-3cC2_fAZc4yaXF\/view?usp=sharing<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-get-unique-file-id.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Copy the unique file ID from the Google Drive file link.\" width=\"650\" height=\"157\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the following link, replace <code>FILEID<\/code> with the unique file ID that you copied from above.<\/p>\n<pre>https:\/\/drive.google.com\/uc?export=download&amp;id=FILEID<\/pre>\n<p>Your final link should look similar to this:<\/p>\n<pre>https:\/\/drive.google.com\/uc?export=download&amp;id=1Q7MB6smDEFd-PzpqK-3cC2_fAZc4yaXF<\/pre>\n<p>And that\u2019s the direct download link for your selected Google Drive file. Click the link or paste it into your browser, and instead of displaying a web page, it will im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely start the file download. Very handy!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>On a related note, did you know you can create \u201cMake a Copy\u201d links to your Google Drive files?<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Share &#8220;Make a Copy&#8221; Links to Your Google Files<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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