What is Google Drive Link Downloader?
A Google Drive Link Downloader is a tool or service that allows users to download files from Google Drive without needing to sign in to a Google account or deal with Google's download restrictions. These tools are particularly useful when:
- Download quotas are exceeded: For files shared publicly, the daily download limit is approximately 100 downloads per file. A downloader can bypass this restriction.
- Convenience: Users can download files directly without navigating through Google Drive's interface.
- Large files: Some tools allow downloading large files without requiring Google Drive's desktop app or additional software.
How to Use a Google Drive Link Downloader
Using a Google Drive Link Downloader is typically straightforward. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you download files from Google Drive using such tools:
Steps to Create a Google Drive Direct Download Link
1️⃣ Create a Google Drive sharing link.
1. Go to the Google Drive website and navigate to the file you want to share.
2. Right-click on the file and choose “Share” > “Share”.
3. Change the General access to “Anyone with the link” and click “Done” to get a Google Drive sharing link.
2️⃣ Use a Google Drive link downloader
You can choose a preferred tool to create a direct link. Popular options including:
- Online Tools: Google Drive Direct Link Generator, gdurl, or similar websites.
- Command-Line Tools: gdown (for Python users).
- Browser Extensions: Some extensions can generate direct download links.
Example 1. Use an Online Tool (Google Drive Direct Link Generator):
- Go to Google Drive Direct Link Generator.
- Paste the sharing link you got before in the “Enter your sharing URL” box.
- Click “Create Direct Link” and copy the output link. Then, share it with others to let them direct files from this link.
Example 2. Use gdown
- Install gdown using pip (if you have Python installed): pip install gdown.
- Run the following command with your Google Drive link: gdown https://drive.google.com/your-file-link.
- The file will be downloaded to your current directory.
- ★Tips and Warnings:
- Check File Permissions: Ensure the file is shared publicly or with access for "Anyone with the link."
- Avoid Suspicious Tools: Use trusted tools to avoid malware or data theft.
- Respect Download Quotas: If the file has exceeded its download quota, some tools may not work. In such cases, you may need to ask the file owner to adjust sharing settings.
Bonus Tip: Automatically Transfer Google Drive to Another Cloud via MultCloud
If you are used to saving files in another cloud storage service like Dropbox, OneDrive, or iCloud Drive, you may upload the files to this cloud after downloading them from Google Drive. The process will be cumbersome if it is repeated several times. Luckily, you can automate the file transfer process with MultCloud.
MultCloud is a professional cloud file transfer service. It offers 3 main functions to help every user easily transfer files between clouds – Cloud Transfer, Cloud Sync, and Cloud Backup.

- Cloud Transfer: Directly transfer files from Google Drive to another cloud or vice versa with options like deleting files after the task is done. It creates a one-time task. Every time you need the transfer, you need to manually start the task by clicking the “Transfer Now” button.
- Cloud Sync: Sync files between Google Drive and another cloud with 10 sync modes, such as Real Time Sync (sync files constantly without manually starting), Two-way Sync, Incremental Sync, Cumulative Sync, Move Sync, Mirror Sync, Update Sync, Full Backup Sync, Simple Sync, and One-way Sync.
- Cloud Backup: Directly backup Google Drive files to another cloud. When you want to restore the backups to Google Drive, you can choose different versions for restoration.
The steps for using these MultCloud functions are easy to master and you can see an example of real-time syncing Google Drive to OneDrive by Cloud Sync.
Step 1. Enter the MultCloud website and sign up for an account for free.
Step 2. Click “Add Cloud” and the cloud logo to add Google Drive and One Drive to MultCloud.
Step 3. Select the “Cloud Sync” function in the left sidebar and choose Google Drive as the source and OneDrive as the destination.
Step 4. Switch the button to “Real Time Sync” and click “Sync Now” to start syncing.
Notes:
- If there are some files you want to ignore for sync, you can batch-select them with their file extension in “Filter”.
- MultCloud uses data traffic for file transfer/sync/backup. Therefore, the sync task can run offline. However, the free traffic is limited to 5 GB. You can get more traffic by subscribing to a paid plan.
Conclusion
There are 3 kinds of Google Drive link downloaders. You can choose from online tools (like Google Drive Direct Link Generator and gdurl), command-link tools, and browser extensions.
Besides, if you want to sync Google Drive with Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud Drive, or another clouds, try MultCloud Cloud Sync! It supports real-time sync that can update files in another cloud instantly.
MultCloud Supports Clouds
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Google Drive
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Google Workspace
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OneDrive
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OneDrive for Business
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SharePoint
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Dropbox
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Dropbox Business
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MEGA
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Google Photos
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iCloud Photos
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FTP
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box
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box for Business
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pCloud
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Baidu
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Flickr
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HiDrive
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Yandex
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NAS
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WebDAV
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MediaFire
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iCloud Drive
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WEB.DE
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Evernote
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Amazon S3
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Wasabi
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ownCloud
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MySQL
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Egnyte
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Putio
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ADrive
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SugarSync
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Backblaze
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CloudMe
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MyDrive
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Cubby