How To Upload A Video To Google Drive

Google Drive is the best place to save and back up your favourite photos, videos, documents, etc. It is free and allows you to upload content from PC, mobiles, and tablets.

You probably know how to upload photos and files to Google Drive. Similarly, you can store and share videos. Let’s see how it is.

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How to Upload a Video to Google Drive from PC

Visit Google Drive on your web browser & sign in.
Click ‘New’ from the top-left corner of your screen. A drop-down menu will appear.

Select ‘File upload’ from the list. It will connect you to the local storage. Find and select a video to upload.

3. Wait for a few moments. Google will show the uploading status in the bottom-right corner. Once it is fully uploaded, a video icon with your file name will appear on the main screen.

How to Share a Video on Google Drive

Right-click on a video file.
You will see a menu with options to open, share, rename, and download the video.

Select ‘Share’.

3. Now you should see a box like this,

Type the first letters of the name of the person you want to share the video with. If they are in your Gmail contact list, Google will show their email ID as a matching suggestion. Otherwise, you have to type it manually.

There are two access levels for Google Drive files,

Restricted: Only people you selected can open files

Anyone with the link: Anyone with the link can open files. By default, they can only view files.

If you want them to edit files, change their role from viewer to editor. On the other hand, people with a Restricted status can view and edit files by default.

Enter a custom message if required. Click on Send to share.

How to Upload a Video to Google Drive from iPhone and Android

Open Google Drive on your Android phone or tablet.

Tap ‘+’ button on the bottom.

2. You will get options like this,

Click on Upload to upload a photo, video, or other file type. Select your video from the mobile’s internal storage or memory card. It may take some moments, depending on the size of the file and internet speed.

Google Drive will send a notification when the upload is finished.

How to Share a Video on Google Drive (Android and iPhone)

Tap the ‘three-dots’ icon next to your video on Google Drive.

2. It will serve a menu from the bottom of your screen.

Select Share.

3. Enter one or more email addresses to share this video.

Type a message and hit the Send button.

FAQ

Is Google Drive free storage?

Yes, Google Drive is free for up to 15 GB of cloud storage across Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms. But you can extend storage and add more features by upgrading to a premium plan.

They have three premium subscription plans, namely Business Starter ($6/user/mo), Business Standard ($12/user/mo), and Business Plus ($18/user/mo), in which you will get 30 GB, 2 TB, and 5 TB storage respectively for each user. Ad-free email experience, meeting recording, appointment booking calendars, and collaborative content creation are some features of Google Drive’s premium plans.

How to open Google Drive?

1. Visit drive.google.com on your web browser or open Google Drive app on your mobile.
2. Sign in with your Google username and password.
3. It will show all files you stored on Google Drive including website and mobile backups, photos, videos, and other documents.
4. Open a file to view and edit it. If your document is created with Google Docs, Sheets, or Forms, you will be directed to the respective app to open it.

What are the benefits of Google Drive?

Google Drive is the best, safest place to store your precious files such as documents, photos, and videos. It helps you to free up space in PC and smartphones, and access files from anywhere through cloud servers.

Being integrated with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other Google apps, you can seamlessly work across files and share them with others via a short link or by email. Various types of templates available to create resumes, sign-in forms, and others which will reduce your work load and save time also.

Is Google Drive 100 GB free?

Google Drive provides 15 GB of free cloud storage to all users. Recently, the company launched a Google One subscription to get more storage across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos.

Google One’s basic plan comes with 100 GB storage for just $1.99/mo. Exciting reward points, Google Photo editing tools, and a free VPN are key features of Google One.

How can I get Google Drive 1 TB for free?

Google provides 1 TB of free cloud storage to Workspace account holders in selected regions. They will automatically upgrade the storage limit based on your account activity and usage. It is totally free, and no need to pay any extra charges for this storage extension.

Is Google Drive available on Android TV?

1. Open Google Play Store on your Android TV first.
2. Search for Google Drive and install the app.
3. Sign in with your Google credentials.
4. Then, it will connect you to your Google Drive dashboard to view photos, videos, and others.

How do I play videos from Google Drive on Android?

1. Open Google Drive on your Android device.
2. Locate your video or use the search box to find a video to play.
3. Tap the video to start playing.

Who can see my files in Google Drive?

No one else can view files stored in your Google Drive account. It is your private space to store files, photos, and videos. If you shared files and folders with others, they can view, edit, and move them within the folder.

Can I share 1 GB of file in Google Drive?

Yes, you can. Google Drive allows you to upload large files and share them with others by email or a unique sharing link.