Learn How to Upload PDF to Google Drive

Google Drive is a popular cloud storage medium designed by Google to help you store your data files off your mobile or computer device's internal storage. It stores data files of different formats. Whether it's image, audio, or video files, Google Drive got you covered. You can also use this cloud storage medium to store your document files, including PDF files.

Storing PDF files over the Google Drive cloud is straightforward. But it's sometimes challenging for some people. Are you one? If yes, and you need a detailed guide that explains how to upload PDF to Google Drive, this is the right place to be. Here we've compiled a detailed guide that you can follow to upload your PDF documents on Google Drive. Continue reading to know what the guide entails!

Part 1. How To Upload PDF to Google Drive From PC?

To upload PDF files to Google Drive on your PC, here are three powerful methods to follow:

Method 1: Upload PDF From Google Drive for Desktop

You can upload your PDF files from Google Drive for desktop with the detailed instructions given below:

Step 1 Visit the official website for Google Drive to download and install the app on your desktop. Wait for the installation to complete, then launch Google Drive for desktop. Follow the on-screen prompts to link your account to Google Drive.

Step 2 Locate the Google Drive icon on your screen, and click on it. On the page that pops up, select the Gear ⚙️ icon at the top right corner. Select Preferences from the list of options that come up. Next, tap on the Add folder icon at the lower right corner of your screen to import some PDF files you want to back up on Google Drive.

Step 3 For subsequent adding of PDF files to Google Drive, click on Finder (for Mac owners), or My Computer (Windows users). Locate the Google Drive icon, and click on it. Drag and drop the PDF file into Google Drive to upload it.

This method is easy to employ and doesn't require you to visit the Google Drive website for usage.

Method 2: Upload PDF to Google Drive From Google Drive Website

Here is the instruction you need to follow to upload your desired PDF files on Google Drive via the Google Drive website:

Step 1 Visit the official website of Google Drive on your computer. Ensure you have an internet connection before carrying out this operation. Once the Google Drive website opens, kindly sign in to your account.

Step 2 Locate the New icon at the top left corner of your screen and then click on it.

Step 3 Select the Folder ���icon and then click on "File Upload".

Your local storage will immediately come up. Choose the PDF file(s) you want to upload to Google Drive and click on "Open".

In no time, your files will be uploaded on Google Drive. Mind you, this operation can take a while depending on whether or not your data network is strong. Also, the size of the PDF file matters.

Method 3: Add PDF to Google Drive With Wondershare PDFelement

With Wondershare PDFelement - PDF Editor, you can easily upload your PDFs to Google Drive without hassle. Your files are uploaded without delay or distortion in format. Follow the stepwise guide below to upload your PDF to Google Drive using Wondershare PDFelement:

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PDFelement now allows you to upload as well as edit PDFs with easy and effectiveness.

Step 1 Install Wondershare PDFelement from the official website, and launch it for operation. Once Wondershare PDFelement opens, kindly grant Wondershare PDFelement access to your Google Drive account.

To do that, locate the "File" icon at the top left corner of your screen. Choose "Save to Cloud" from the options that appear. Now, tap on "Add Other Cloud" > "Google Drive". A dialogue box requesting you to grant Wondershare PDFelement authorization to Google Drive will pop up. Validate the request to proceed.

Step 2 Next, you need to upload the PDF to Google Drive. To do that, you need to import the PDF to the PDF element first. To do that, click on "Open PDF", select your desired PDF files from your local drive and then tap on "Open".

Once the PDF has finished uploading, click on "File" > "Save to Cloud" > "Google Drive". A dialogue page will pop up on your screen. Select "Upload" and then click on "OK" to confirm your actions.

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Part 2. How To Add PDF to Google Drive From Phones?

Don't have a PC but have a mobile phone? You can still upload your PDF files to Google Drive. There are two ways to do that. Check them out below:

Method 1: Add PDF to Google Drive Using Google Drive App

Regardless of the operating system, whether Android or iOS, this instruction applies to both. Follow the instructions correctly:

Step 1 Install Google Drive on your mobile device via the appropriate store. App Store for iOS, and Google Play Store for Android.

Step 2 Sign in your profile and then tap on the circular + icon at the lower right corner of your screen to import a PDF file to Google Drive. Your local storage will pop up. Select the PDF file to upload.

Method 2: Upload PDF to Google Drive Using PDFelement App

Another way to upload your PDF files to Google Drive on your mobile phone is via PDFelement. With the PDFelement app, you can upload one or more PDF files from your mobile device to Google Drive as quickly as possible.

To do that, install PDFelement on your phone then follow the steps below:

Step 1 Select the "Connections" icon at the bottom panel of your mobile screen.

Step 2 The interface below will come up. Select "Google Drive", and then follow the on-screen instructions to add your account to PDFelement.

Step 3 Once that's set, click on the + icon at the bottom right corner of your screen. Select your desired PDF file to upload to PDFelement.

Step 4 Now that you've added the PDF file, click on the hamburger sign underneath the PDF (...).

Select Upload and then select your Google Drive profile.

Part 3. How To Upload PDF to Google Drive Alternative - Wondershare Document Cloud?

Wondershare Document Cloud is a great cloud-based storage service where you can store your PDF documents. This storage service provides you with a large space to upload your documents. It's highly secured such that intruders or third parties can't access the content of your PDF files. No tech knowledge is needed to use this service. Thanks to the easy-to-manage user interface.

How To Add PDF to Wondershare Document Cloud?

Follow the step-by-step guide given below to upload PDF files to the Wondershare Document Cloud:

• Launch Wondershare PDFelement on your computer
• Click on "Open PDF", select the PDF files you want to upload then tap on "Open"
• Next, tap on "File" and then select "Save to Cloud"
• Choose "Document Cloud" from the options that come up
• A window will pop up on your screen. Click on "Upload" to add the file to Wondershare Document Cloud
• Validate your actions by selecting "OK"

Part 4: People Also Ask

Q1. What Is the File Size Limit of Google Drive?

Like other popular cloud storage services, Google Drive does have a size limit for its files. Users of the Google Drive cloud storage service can upload files with a maximum size of 750 GB daily. Should your file size exceed this data size, you may experience an error while uploading. Files may appear pending until the next day when it uploads successfully on Google Drive. Mind you, you must have a strong data network to prevent interruption.

Q2. How To Fix Uploading PDF Problems in Google Drive?

To fix uploading PDF problems in Google Drive, here are some quick and effective solutions:

• Check the Google Workspace dashboard to see whether or not there is downtime in the server.
• Confirm you have a strong data network. If you have a poor data network, uploading PDFs might be a problem.
• Force quit Google Drive and then relaunch it.
• Log out of your Google Drive account and then re-login.
• Split the files you wish to upload into portions before uploading them to Google Drive.
• Launch incognito Windows on your computer.

Q3. Is Google Drive Safe?

Any files shared with you from outside your organization will instantly be scanned by Google for malware and phishing. If any malware is discovered, Google will limit your access to it in order to protect your files. Google employs reCAPTCHA to help stop fraudulent and abusive behaviours in Google Drive.