How to Download Photos and Files from Google Drive to iPhone

By Parth Shah Updated August 23, 2024 Reviewed & Updated by Afam Onyimadu

Quick Tips

Google Drive lets you download single or multiple files simultaneously on the iPhone app.
Downloaded photos may be saved in your Gallery, and other file types may be saved in the File app.

Download Photos, Videos, PDF Files, and Documents From Google Drive to iPhone

Step 1: Open the Google Drive app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Find an image, video, or file you want to download.

Step 3: Tap the three horizontal dots (kebab menu) beside it and tap Download.

Step 5: Tap Save Image if the file is an image; if it is some other document, tap Save to Files.

Step 6: Open the Photos or Files app and check for the images or file.

Pro Tip: You may take special steps if Google Drive is not downloading files on your iPhone.

If you have multiple images, videos, or files to download, you may download them all at once. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Launch the Google Drive app.

Step 2: Long-tap a file to select it, and repeat the step for all files to download.

Step 3: Tap the more icon at the top right and tap Download.

Step 4: Tap the Save to Files option > tap Save on the next screen.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024