Downloading Files or Folder Contents

Learn how to download single files or folder contents to your local device.
You have the following options:
  • download one or several files
  • download the complete content of a folder as zip archive
How to download files:
    Open a folder containing files.Select one or several files in the display area.
    Use one of the following methods:
  • Click the Download icon in the toolbar.
  • Select Download from the context menu.
  • Use the Download icon in the Viewer.
    Complete the steps for downloading.
Tip: Learn how to download a certain file version by reading  the section called “Working with versions” .
How to download the complete content of a folder:
    In the folder view, select the folder which content you want to download.
    Click the Actions icon next to the folder name. Click on Download entire folder.
    Complete the steps for downloading. The folder's content is saved as a zip archive.
You can also download a folder by using the context menu in the display area.
Note: Depending on the configuration, attachments will be checked for viruses before being downloaded.
  • If no virus is found, the attachments will be downloaded without any further notification.
  • If a virus scan was not possible or a virus was found, a window with a respective warning opens.In this case you can cancel the download.
User interface:
  •  The Drive display area  The viewer 
Related topics:
  •  Displaying a file's content  Displaying email attachments in Drive  Holding a presentation 
Parent topic:  Drive