You can easily save files from Chrome directly to your Google Drive using a few different methods. Here's how:
Method 1: Right-Click and Save
This is the most straightforward method for saving documents, images, and HTML5 audio/video to Google Drive.
- Locate the File: Find the document, image, or media you want to save.
- Right-Click: Right-click on the file.
- Select "Save to Google Drive": In the context menu that appears, choose the option labeled "Save to Google Drive".
Method 2: Save the Current Page
This method allows you to save the entire webpage you're currently viewing.
- Using the Browser Action: Click the "Save to Google Drive" browser action button (usually located near the address bar). This will save the page to your Drive.
Method 3: Save as PDF from the Chrome Print Menu
This method lets you save any webpage as a PDF directly to Google Drive.
- Open the Print Menu: Press
Ctrl + P
(Windows/Linux) orCmd + P
(Mac) to open the Chrome print menu. - Change Destination: In the print dialog box, look for the "Destination" option and click "Change."
- Select "Save to Google Drive": Choose "Save to Google Drive" as your destination.
- Save: Click the "Save" button. The webpage will be saved as a PDF in your Google Drive.
These are the primary methods for saving content from Chrome directly into your Google Drive account, as mentioned in the reference: you can right clicking and selecting 'Save to Google Drive'. You can save the currently viewed page using the 'Save to Google Drive' browser action or as a PDF from the Chrome Print menu.