How to Use Google Drive for iPad

Updated Apr 28,2018 | by Cody

Do you know how to use Google Drive for iPad? Most of the people know the Google Drive can securely store your file and then open or edit them from iPad, but many don’t know how to make the most of it.

Google Drive for iPad is a great choice for the users who are looking to view their data on the move. A new Google Drive account will come with 15 GB of free cloud storage which you can freely back up your photos, contacts and other files. It also can share data between Gmail, Drive and the Google+ Photos. That’s lots more space than iCloud 5 free GB. 

Here is how to use Google Drive for iPad.

Download Google Drive and Sign in

On your iPad, open App Store to search Google Drive and download it.

After finished installation, please open it up and sign in.

If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one from the “More options” on the login page. 

Upload or create files in Google Drive for iPad

After you are signed in your account, please use the blue “ +” sign in the bottom right to choose the item you want to upload from your iCloud, Camera Roll and then upload those items.

Alternatively, you also can tap the “ +” sign to click” Use Camera” to take some new photos or videos and then upload them directly to Google Drive as well as store a copy to your iPad.

Offline Access to Files in Google Drive for iPad

If you want to access some files but no internet connection, you need to upload them and then turn on Available offline option for offline viewing.

Please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Choose the file you want to make available offline view and then tap the three vertical dots.

Step 2: You will see a pop-out menu and then turn on Available offline.

Step 3: Repeat the action for any other file you want to view offline.

Share Files in Google Drive for iPad

Sharing is an important and popular feature in Google Drive. The user can freely share files with their friends and family.

To do it, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Choose the file you want to share and then tap the three vertical dots.
Step 2: Find and tap “Add People”.
Step 3: Add the email address, name or group that you want to share.

Step 4: Select the file permission, such as can edit, can comment, can view.

Step 5: Finally, you need to confirm and share the file.
Alternatively, if you just want to share the file for the view, you can tap the three vertical dots to choose “Get link” to copy and share this link with others.

Bonus Tip: If your friends or family share the file with you, you can go to My Drive to click Shared with me to see it.

Backup & create the file, photos, videos on IOTransfer with One-click

If your Google account storage is full or just need to backup some files, we’d suggest you use IOTransfer to do. In fact, the feature of Google Drive is too complicated. IOTransfer offers a simple and efficient solution to back up or transfer files between iPad and PC.

Step 1: Free download IOTransfer, and install the program on your PC.

Step 2: Run IOTransfer, and connect your iPad to PC via a suitable USB cable. Tap on ‘Trust’ if it asks for permission.
Step 3: Go to Home page to choose the file you want to transfer to PC.

Step 4: Or you can go to Manage page to choose the specific file you want to import or export between iPad and computer.

Summary

In this article, we provide the basic use of Google Drive for iPad and also provide third-party program named IOTransfer.

The Google Driver for iPad can meet your basic needs. But if your google account storage is full or you are just looking for a place to store or access your file on the device, IOTransfer with one-click transfer feature is the best solution for you.

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