Saving attachments from Gmail to Google Drive is a great way to keep your emails organized and access important files from anywhere. If you get a lot of emails daily, you will understand how chaotic it can get when you have to sort out tonnes of emails and files.
The good thing is, Gmail lets you easily save your email attachments directly to Google Drive, making it easy for you to access and track them. Here’s how to save attachments from Gmail to your Google Drive on both a computer and a mobile device:
How to Save Attachments From Gmail to Your Google Drive on a Computer
- Open your Gmail account in a web browser.
- Find the email with the attachment that you want to save to Google Drive.
- Click on the attachment to open it.
- Click the “Add to Drive” button in the top right corner of the attachment.
- A window will pop up asking you to confirm the action. Click “Add to Drive.”
- The attachment will now be saved to your Google Drive in a folder called “Gmail.” You can find it by going to Google Drive and clicking on the “Gmail” folder.
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How to Save Attachments From Gmail to Your Google Drive on a Mobile Device
- Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
- Find the email with the attachment that you want to save to Google Drive.
- Tap on the “Save to Drive” button in the top right corner of the attachment.
- A window will pop up asking you to confirm the action. Tap “Save.”
- The attachment will now be saved to your Google Drive in a folder called “Gmail.” You can find it by opening the Google Drive app and tapping on the “Gmail” folder.
That’s it! By following these steps, you can easily save attachments from Gmail to your Google Drive on both a computer and a mobile device. This is a great way to keep your emails organized and access important files from anywhere.