Google Drive Direct Download Link Generator

This tool enables you to effortlessly generate a direct download link for your files stored in Google Drive. With a direct link, the file will commence downloading instantly, eliminating the need to open a preview within Google Drive.

Google Drive Direct Link Generator

Generate Link

Enter your sharing URL: (Scroll down for instructions)

Output link:

Important Notes:
1. File Visibility: Ensure that the visibility of your file in Google Drive is set to "Anyone with the link." If it's set to "Restricted," only individuals who are logged into Google and have been granted access will be able to use the direct link, which may not be your intended audience.
2. File Type Limitation: This functionality is applicable exclusively to uploaded files and does not encompass documents created in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
3. Large Files: For particularly large files, the direct link may initially display a message indicating that the file is too large for Google to scan for viruses. In such cases, the page will include a button to initiate the file download.

How to Get Your Sharing URL

Step 1: Begin by navigating to Google Drive. Locate the specific file you wish to share, right-click on it, and then select "Share" from the menu.

Step 2: Once the sharing window appears, modify the access settings to "Anyone with the link."

Step 3: Click "Copy link"

Step 4: Paste that link into the text box above and click "Create Direct Link" to create your link. Enjoy!

How It Works

This tool simplifies the process of generating a direct download link from your Google Drive sharing URL. Here's how it operates:
1. Input URL: You provide a sharing URL from Google Drive, resembling this format: `https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LDRlyZaZTF-bxHjBDEiL2obMxYHtf3YT/view?usp=sharing`.
2. File ID Extraction: The tool extracts the essential file ID, which is the portion located between `/d/` and `/view` in your URL. For instance, in the URL above, the file ID is `1LDRlyZaZTF-bxHjBDEiL2obMxYHtf3YT`.
3. New Download Link: It then constructs a new URL in this format: `https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1LDRlyZaZTF-bxHjBDEiL2obMxYHtf3YT`.
4. Direct Download: This new URL structure instructs Google Drive to serve the file directly as a download, bypassing the default preview mode.
5. User-Friendly: While you can manually perform this conversion yourself, this tool streamlines the process, making it more convenient. Importantly, all of this conversion occurs within your web browser, ensuring your sharing URL remains private and isn't sent or stored elsewhere.

In summary, this tool simplifies the transformation of your Google Drive sharing link into a direct download link, enhancing user convenience and file accessibility.