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Top Seven Google Drive Features You have Probably Never Heard Before

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Google Drive is one of the most preferred cloud storage to store multiple images and documents. Other than storing features, Google Drive also offers other tools that can be used for collecting information, working with data, sharing the photos and more.

In this article, we will mention some unique features of Google Drive that you have never heard before:

Save your documents directly

You can directly save your documents and receipts into Google Drive with its “Google Drive” application. To perform this function, launch the app and tap on the plus symbol in the lower right corner, and select “Scan.” Another way of doing it is by using a drag and drops the “Scan” option on your home screen. By doing this, Google Drive will save your image as a PDF and then also enables you to search it by text for future use.

You can save any image, web page, or screenshot

Google Drive allows you to save any web page, image, or screenshot from your browser to Drive. You can perform this function by using the Google Drive Chrome extension. Once you have installed the extension in place, right-click on any hyperlink to save the image or web page into your Drive storage. Another way to perform this function is by clicking on the icon in the upper right corner of your browser to save a screenshot of your screen.

You can edit your PDFs like a regular document

Google Drive allows you to edit your PDF documents like a regular document. To perform this function right-click on the file name and then select the “Open with” option. After that, select “Google Docs” from the list, and Google Drive will convert your PDF file into a plain text, and you can access it as a new Google Document.

You can organize your documents better

Google Drive enables you to save your document in multiple versions including a PDF, an image, or an archive. To perform this function, right-click on the file of your choice and then select “Manage Versions.” After that click on the “Upload New Version” and upload the new version of your file. Google Drive will show you a single file, but you can access its different versions by right-clicking on it and then go to “Manage Versions.”

You can share your documents effortlessly

You can choose a file in your Google Drive storage which you can share with your friends or family for a limited period of time. To perform this function, right-click on the file of your choice and select the “Share” menu and then type the name and email address of the person with whom you want to share this file and then send it. After doing that, access the sharing menu and click on the “Advanced” option. Here, you can see the timer icon next to the name of the person with whom you have shared your document. From here, you can also make changes like setting a date, and then you can save the changes afterward.

You can publish your files as public pages

Google Drive program enables you to work on your documents with other people at the same time. The published Google Drive files can be viewed publicly, allowing you to create public documents effortlessly. This function can be used for both personal or business purposes.

Google Drive can help you with “Auto Translation”

Google Drive comes with an in-built translate feature, just like other Google programs. The auto-translation part can be beneficial if you are working on a document with foreign-language speakers.

Conclusion

Google Drive has completely changed the landscape of how we store our data. It helps you in saving your time and increasing your productivity. The points, as mentioned above, are some hidden features that you can use to improve your user experience with Google Drive.

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