How to upload video to google drive faster

Google Drive is among the best Android apps for those looking for a safe space to stash large files. All you need is a Google account to get started. Google Drive is part of the Google Workspace toolkit, and you can access it along with other productivity tools. The app version is available for the top Android phones and computers. If you need to upload video files to Google Drive, you'll find the steps to take in this post.

What is Google Drive?

Google Drive is a cloud storage solution in Google Workspace and popular productivity tools like Google Sheets. It allows you to upload documents, photos, audio, and videos online. You can synchronize and access the files from your tablet, smartphone, or computer at the same time. Plus, the tool also allows for collaboration. Third parties can view your uploaded content when you share the link to uploaded files and give them permission. They can open files as a viewer, editor, or commenter, similar to how Google Docs works.

Google Drive is free to use and offers 15GB of storage when you sign up for a Google account. If that's not enough, you can get up to 2 Terabytes of space when you get a Google One subscription plan. Though the tool requires an internet connection, you can also make files available offline.

How to upload videos to Google Drive on Android smartphones

By default, Google Drive uploads your videos to the cloud when connected to Wi-Fi. If you upload your video with mobile data, the app pauses it and waits until you connect to a strong Wi-Fi network. In your notification tab, Google Drive gives you the option to resume the upload anyway. Alternatively, you can allow mobile data usage from the Settings menu in the Google Drive application. Using mobile data will attract charges.

Upload from the mobile app

1. Run the Google Drive app from your App menu and tap the + icon.
2. Select Upload. The app launches a menu to allow you access to the files on your phone.
3. Find the quick access buttons in the Recent menu and tap Videos.
4. If you don't see the quick access buttons, tap the hamburger icon. Then select Videos from the list.
5. If you're unsure which folder the video is inside, use the search icon to filter your files.
6. To upload a single video, tap it. Google Drive prepares it for upload. To upload multiple videos, long-press the videos and tap Select.
7. Google Drive automatically pauses your upload until you connect to Wi-Fi. To continue with mobile data, tap the Upload icon on the video and wait for it to finish.
8. To enable mobile data usage for future uploads, go to the Home menu and tap the hamburger icon. Then select Settings and scroll up.
9. Tap the toggle switch beside Transfer files only over Wi-Fi. Videos and other files will no longer wait for Wi-Fi to upload.

Google Drive allows you to upload as many videos as you like. However, your waiting time increases if the video duration is long, the size is large, and the number of videos you're uploading is high. While your videos are uploading in the background, you can play the best Android games on your phone or perform other tasks.

Upload from the Gallery app

1. Run your Gallery app from the App menu and locate the video you want to upload.
2. Long-press on the video and tap Share. To select multiple videos, long-press on one video first and then tap others.
3. After tapping Share, a new menu appears. Tap the Google Drive icon to send your video to the cloud.
4. If you don't see the Google Drive icon, scroll to the left and select More to expand the list of apps you can share your video to.
5. Select Google Drive from the app list.
6. In the Save to Drive menu, use the provided boxes to store your video. You can change the video name and select which account to save it under if you have more than one Google account. Tap the Folder box to choose a location for the video.

7. To create a new folder, tap the folder icon at the top of your screen and enter a name for the folder. Then select Create.
8. Tap Select to use the new folder as the location for your video. Then tap Save. Google Drive uploads the video to the cloud.

How to upload videos to Google Drive on PCs

On your computer, you can access Google Drive on the Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari browsers. You may not enjoy the full features of the tool if you use other browsers. You can also use the native application designed for desktops, but you'll need to download and install it from the official Google website.

Downloading the app is the fastest option, considering that you don't have to visit the Google Drive website when you want to upload a video. Whichever option you choose, you'll need to sign in to your Google account before you can access Google Drive.

Upload from a browser

1. Launch your browser and go to drive.google.com. For this procedure, we use Google Chrome.
2. Sign in to your Google account to access the Google Drive web app. If you're signed in, your account icon is visible.
3. In the Google Drive web app, go to New.

4. Select File upload. A file menu appears.

5. Locate your video and click it.
6. Click Open to upload it to Google Drive.

Upload from the Google Drive desktop app

1. Download and install Google Drive for desktops.
2. The Google Drive icon appears in your System tray. You can use it to monitor activity and view notifications. You can also view offline files and pause the app.

3. To upload videos, launch the Google Drive app on your desktop. A folder appears.

4. Drag and drop your video to the Google Drive folder. It automatically uploads to the cloud.

You can confirm that your video is successfully uploaded with the System tray, the Google Drive mobile app, or the website.

Upload videos efficiently with Google Drive

Google Drive offers you a chance to get rid of heavy videos without deleting them permanently. More importantly, you can upload videos from any device you own and share them with third parties. You don't have to download videos to watch them, as offline viewing is available.

The tool has a user-friendly layout. Still, you might want to read up on the different ways to access Google Drive on any device, especially if you're new to cloud storage technology. The procedures on your tablet may be different from your smartphone's.