{"id":182081,"date":"2025-05-20T12:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=182081"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:19:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:19:29","slug":"how-to-clean-up-google-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-google-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Up Your Google Drive (10 Strategies and Alternative Cloud Services)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Google Drive has over <a href=\"https:\/\/earthweb.com\/google-drive-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">two billion monthly users<\/a>, but half of them struggle to sustainably and efficiently use the available space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this Drive space also holds data from Google Photos, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, and more, identifying their locations and sizes can be time-consuming. If you don&#8217;t monitor space consumption, you&#8217;ll pay for extra Drive space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll learn several strategies to clean up your Google Drive and save valuable storage space. We&#8217;ll walk you through the steps for each method and even explore some great alternatives to Google Drive for your digital storage needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hang tight, and let&#8217;s begin! \ud83c\udfa2<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-62fcc7f3-60c9-4393-a12a-d5208c666b49\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">How to Clean Up Your Google Drive (10 Strategies and Alternative Cloud Services)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-google-drive\/#0-why-do-so-many-people-run-out-of-google-drive-storage-so-fast\" style=\"\">Why Do So Many People Run Out of Google Drive Storage So Fast<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-google-drive\/#1-how-does-google-drive-storage-work-and-what-policies-should-you-know\" style=\"\">How Does Google Drive Storage Work (And What Policies Should You Know)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-google-drive\/#2-what-are-the-most-effective-ways-to-clean-up-google-drive-and-free-storage\" style=\"\">What Are the Most Effective Ways to Clean Up Google Drive and Free Storage<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-google-drive\/#13-what-are-the-best-alternatives-to-google-drive-for-digital-storage-\" style=\"\">What Are the Best Alternatives to Google Drive for Digital Storage<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-up-google-drive\/#14-how-do-you-keep-google-drive-clean-without-manual-cleanup\" style=\"\">How Do You Keep Google Drive Clean Without Manual Cleanup<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-do-so-many-people-run-out-of-google-drive-storage-so-fast\">Why Do So Many People Run Out of Google Drive Storage So Fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are several <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-drive-hacks\/\">Google Drive hacks<\/a>, basic knowledge of storage management on this cloud platform is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s see what takes up storage on Google Drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Slides: <\/strong>Presentations created or stored in Google Slides count against your Google Drive storage quota. While individual slide shows may take less space, hefty presentations can accumulate significant storage usage over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gmail: <\/strong>Emails, especially those with large attachments, consume much of your Google Drive storage. Additionally, items in your Spam and Trash folders still count against your quota until permanently deleted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Docs: <\/strong>Documents created in Google Drive take up space, as do files uploaded in formats like .docx, .pdf, and others. Regularly cleaning up or converting unnecessary files can help free up space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Photos: <\/strong>Photos and videos stored in Google Photos use Google storage. While Google Photos previously offered free unlimited storage for high-quality images, this policy changed in June 2021, and all new uploads count against your Google Drive quota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backup and Sync: <\/strong>Files and folders backed up from your computer or mobile devices using Google&#8217;s Backup and Sync tool consume Google Drive storage. This includes photos, videos, and documents from your connected devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WhatsApp: <\/strong>If you back up your WhatsApp chats, including media files, to Google Drive, they consume storage space. Managing these backups can be an effective strategy for optimizing your Google Drive usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-46d39fd2-5751-48c5-87d1-47dbcdda9d48\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40Note: <\/strong>Google Docs, Photos, Videos, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and Jamboard files created after June 1, 2021, will be calculated in your storage. Any lasting files that weren\u2019t modified after this date will not be calculated in your storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-does-google-drive-storage-work-and-what-policies-should-you-know\">How Does Google Drive Storage Work (And What Policies Should You Know)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Drive has specific storage management policies to help users optimize and manage their space effectively. Here are some key policies and practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storage allocation: <\/strong>Google provides 15 GB of free storage, shared across Google Drive, Gmail, Google Photos, and Google&#8217;s extended tools. If you exceed your 15 GB storage limit and do not free up space, Google may eventually delete your content from Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos after providing notice. You can purchase additional storage through a Google One membership to avoid this<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File retention and deletion: <\/strong>Items in the Trash are <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/drive\/answer\/2375102?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">automatically deleted after 30 days<\/a>. It\u2019s important to empty your Trash regularly to free up space. Files that are shared with you don\u2019t count in your storage unless you save a copy to your Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-resolution photo storage:<\/strong> Google previously allowed free unlimited storage for high-resolution photos, but this policy changed in June 2021. Now, all new <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products\/photos\/storage-changes\/#:~:text=Existing%20High%20quality,storage%20limit.%20You\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">photos and videos will count<\/a> against your Google Drive space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage management tools: <\/strong>Google Drive offers<a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/organizer_duplicate_remover_for_google_d\/31056671523\"> <\/a>a built-in organizer to help you delete, sort, and manage your storage. You can also find a duplicate finder for Drive in the Google Workspace Marketplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings us to\u2014<em>how to clean up your Google Drive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well! It\u2019s no rocket science. Here are some easy-to-do strategies on how to clean up Google Drive. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-what-are-the-most-effective-ways-to-clean-up-google-drive-and-free-storage\">What Are the Most Effective Ways to Clean Up Google Drive and Free Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To free up Google Drive storage fast (without paying for more space), focus on removing the biggest storage hogs first and then streamline how you store and upload files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delete old + large files first:<\/strong> Sort files by <em>Last modified<\/em> and size, then move the biggest\/oldest items to Trash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shift photo storage smarter:<\/strong> Move photos\/videos to <strong>Google Photos<\/strong> and switch uploads to <strong>Storage Saver<\/strong> to reduce space usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove duplicates + empty Trash:<\/strong> Search \u201c<strong>Copy of<\/strong>\u201d or use a duplicate finder tool, then <strong>Empty Trash<\/strong> because trashed files still count toward storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Gmail + unused files:<\/strong> Delete large\/old emails (especially with attachments) and use Advanced Search to find and remove unused\/untitled files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimize file formats:<\/strong> Convert <strong>PDFs \u2192 Google Docs<\/strong>, compress large files before uploading, and convert <strong>PowerPoint\/Excel \u2192 Google Slides\/Sheets<\/strong> to save space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 effective strategies to clean up your Google Drive and free up space without having to shell out money regularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-remove-old-%EF%AC%81les-delete-large-%EF%AC%81les-%EF%AC%81rst-\"><strong>1. Remove old \ufb01les, delete large \ufb01les \ufb01rst<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic clean-up strategy for most cloud storage platforms, this method focuses on <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/organizing-files-and-folders\/\">organizing all files and folders<\/a> based on descending or large-to-small file sizes and then deleting the ones consuming maximum space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Open My Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Google Drive on the web or desktop app and click on <strong>My Drive<\/strong> in the left-hand menu bar. This gives you access to all the files stored in your drive.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1-1400x646.png\" alt=\"Clean Google Drive Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-182084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1-1400x646.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1-1536x708.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1-700x323.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dashboard-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access the Google Drive dashboard to view all your files<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Click on the reverse sort direction arrow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the arrow icon next to the <strong>Last Modified<\/strong> dropdown. Make sure it&#8217;s facing upwards to display your files in order of date from oldest to newest. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort-1400x729.png\" alt=\"Google Drive\" class=\"wp-image-182087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort-1400x729.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort-1536x800.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort-700x364.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sort.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sort Drive files from oldest to newest&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The list contains a mix of subfolders, PDFs, images, .xls, and Word documents. See which files are the oldest and which are among the largest you wish to delete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates-1400x849.png\" alt=\"Google Drive\" class=\"wp-image-182090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates-1400x849.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates-1536x931.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates-700x424.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dates.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Verify the last modified dates to see which date ranges are acceptable for deleting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Choose which files you want to delete<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select a file, click on the <strong>three vertical dots<\/strong> at the corner and then click <strong>Move to Trash<\/strong> to delete the file.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-1400x705.png\" alt=\"Google drive move to trash\" class=\"wp-image-182093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-1400x705.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-1536x774.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-700x353.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Move the selected files to Trash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-2-move-photos-from-google-drive-to-google-photos-\"><strong>2. Move photos from Google Drive to Google Photos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic backup photos and videos stored on Google Photos consume enormous space on Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/storage-1400x402.png\" alt=\"Photos and videos take up a lot of your Google Drive storage\" class=\"wp-image-182096\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.482587064676617;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/storage-1400x402.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/storage-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/storage-768x221.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/storage-700x201.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/storage.png 1420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos and videos take up a lot of your Google Drive storage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping photos and videos on Google Drive at the Original quality consumes more storage. Instead, choose the Storage Saver option. The files are saved with a mild quality while allowing you to save more media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your <strong>Google Photos dashboard<\/strong> on your desktop &gt; click <strong>Settings<\/strong> at the top right corner &gt; <strong>Storage saver<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality-1400x524.png\" alt=\"Switch from original quality to storage saver in your Google Drive settings\" class=\"wp-image-182097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality-1400x524.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality-1536x575.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality-700x262.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/quality.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Switch from original quality to storage saver in your Google Drive settings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember that Google Photos and Google Drive share the same storage pool Google provides. However, any photos uploaded in High quality (now known as Storage Saver) before June 1, 2021, will not count toward your Google Drive storage quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-3-detect-and-eliminate-duplicate-files-\"><strong>3. Detect and eliminate duplicate files<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More like a hidden storage eater, files with one or more copies will chew on your Google Drive storage. You often won\u2019t know their exact locations until it\u2019s too late.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, since these files carry similar names, it complicates searching for the correct version of your document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two super easy methods for removing duplicate files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 1: Using the search box<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the search bar on your Google Drive to type in <strong>\u2018Copy of<\/strong>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see several files starting with \u2018Copy of.\u2019 Remember that these files are copies of the original document already stored on Drive. Deleting them will free up your storage space for unnecessary copies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy-1400x516.png\" alt=\"Use the \u2018copy of\u2019 keyword trick to find duplicate files\" class=\"wp-image-182102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy-1400x516.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy-768x283.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy-1536x566.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy-700x258.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/copy.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use the \u2018copy of\u2019 keyword trick to find duplicate files&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The major drawback of this method is that it must be done manually, one after another. So, here\u2019s another method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 2: Use a Duplicate Finder tool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Workspace Marketplace houses partner duplicate finder tools that work with Google Drive. These tools use smart technologies to scan beyond file names and eliminate hidden duplicates in any format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filerev<\/strong> and <strong>DeDuplicate<\/strong> are popular duplicate finder software on Google Drive. They are quick, lightweight, and highly secure apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-4-clean-the-trash-in-google-drive-\"><strong>4. Clean the trash in Google Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting files from your Drive may reduce the clutter, but it won\u2019t increase your storage. You read that right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most users don\u2019t know that all trashed files STILL occupy Google Drive space. Let\u2019s see how to clean the bin in Google Drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Access the Trash section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on <strong>Trash<\/strong> on the left navigation bar in your Google Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin-1400x558.png\" alt=\"Open the Trash bin from the left-hand sidebar on the Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-182107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin-1400x558.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin-768x306.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin-1536x612.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin-700x279.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-bin.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open the Trash bin from the left-hand sidebar on the Dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Choose and delete files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select individual files or simply delete the entire Trash section by clicking on \u2018<strong>Empty Trash<\/strong>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick video of the process. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trash-google-drive.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-5-manage-gmail-storage-\"><strong>5. Manage Gmail storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All those newsletters, promotional emails, and extra messages in your Gmail inbox contribute to your Google Drive storage. To organize all unnecessary emails, you can use the search bar feature on Gmail and filters like Label, From, To, Attachment, Date, Is unread, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suggest you delete emails that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dates back to <strong>2019 and older<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are over <strong>15 MB in size<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include <strong>organizational updates<\/strong> with standard subject lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you delete these emails, they\u2019ll go into your Trash. Remember to delete them from your Trash for immediate space release or wait for Google to delete them automatically after 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash-1400x666.png\" alt=\"Eliminate files from your Gmail trash folder\" class=\"wp-image-182115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash-1400x666.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash-1536x731.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash-700x333.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/empty-trash.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eliminate files from your Gmail trash folder<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The other way is to use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/inbox-management-tools\/\">inbox management tools<\/a> to perform this Gmail hygiene routinely. If you\u2019re short on time and require a sustainable long-term solution, look into <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gmail-hacks\/\">Gmail hacks<\/a> to automate this process periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-6-clean-up-unused-files-\"><strong>6. Clean up unused files<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You download or create files, and then\u2026poof! They vanish into the abyss of your Drive, never to be seen again. The truth is, if you haven&#8217;t opened them in a while, you probably don&#8217;t need them. \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But hey, deleting stuff can feel like a chore. Here&#8217;s a super quick method to clean up those unused files without the hassle  \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Click on Advanced Search<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the search bar and then the<strong> Advanced Search<\/strong> button on the Google Drive dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search-1400x625.png\" alt=\"Use Advanced search to find unused files\" class=\"wp-image-182120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search-1400x625.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search-1536x685.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search-700x312.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/advanced-search.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use Advanced search to find unused files<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Use the filers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, you can choose the file type, owner, has the words, location, and more search fields. Here\u2019s a snippet:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1245\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/multiple-1400x1245.png\" alt=\"Choose from multiple criteria to find specific files on Google Drive\" class=\"wp-image-182125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/multiple-1400x1245.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/multiple-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/multiple-768x683.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/multiple-700x622.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/multiple.png 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose from multiple criteria to find specific files on Google Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s see what to fill in these fields to show only unused files eating up space on Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, click the Owner tab&#8217;s drop-down button and choose \u2018<strong>Owned by me<\/strong>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you own the file, people with whom you\u2019ve shared it can make a copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don&#8217;t own the file, removing the file from your Drive only removes it for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in this case, enter \u2018<strong>Untitled<\/strong>\u2019 in the \u2018<strong>Has the words<\/strong>\u2019 box. That\u2019s because if a file is incomplete and unused, 90% of the time, you will be saving it without a dedicated title; therefore, Google saves it with its default \u2018Untitled\u2019 tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, choose other parameters like location and date modified, and click <strong>Search.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset.png\" alt=\"Click on search to proceed to the results\" class=\"wp-image-182128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset.png 1280w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset-768x752.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset-700x686.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on search to proceed to the results<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Delete unused files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you find those untitled files, here&#8217;s what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select a file, press Ctrl+A to select all files, and click on the Trash icon on the temporary toolbar to delete unused files.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused-1400x753.png\" alt=\"Select and move unused files to Trash\" class=\"wp-image-182133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused-1400x753.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused-700x376.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unused.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select and move unused files to Trash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-7-manage-shared-files-in-google-drive-\"><strong>7. Manage shared files in Google Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The files you share with others count against your Google Drive storage space. On the contrary, files shared by others do not occupy storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on \u2018<strong>Shared with me<\/strong>\u2019 in the left-hand sidebar to view all files shared with you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-1400x692.png\" alt=\"Shared files on Google Drive\" class=\"wp-image-182136\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.023121387283237;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-1400x692.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-1536x759.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared-700x346.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shared.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shared files on Google Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can check the file size and relevance to determine which ones can be removed. Don\u2019t forget to delete the large files you aren\u2019t using anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-b3ecd437-506b-457f-9ce9-002e5c4d571b\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40Note: <\/strong>Google Drive automatically moves suspicious files shared with you to spam. You can still report spam on your own<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-8-convert-pdf-files-to-google-docs-\"><strong>8. Convert PDF files to Google Docs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PDF files on your Google Drive occupy far more space than Google Doc files. You can test this with two similar files, one in Word and the other in PDF format. We tried it, and guess what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Google Doc file size was <strong>12 KB<\/strong>, when stored as a PDF file, it increased to <strong>91 KB<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert-1400x170.png\" alt=\"Convert PDF to Docs to save space on Drive\" class=\"wp-image-182141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert-1400x170.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert-768x93.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert-1536x186.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert-700x85.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/convert.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convert PDF to Docs to save space on Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So here\u2019s how you can save space by converting PDF files to Google Docs. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply <strong>right-click on the PDF file<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open with<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Google Docs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1-1400x608.png\" alt=\"Follow these steps to convert PDF files to Docs\" class=\"wp-image-182144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1-1400x608.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1-1536x667.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1-700x304.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/docs-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Follow these steps to convert PDF files to Docs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you open the file on Google Docs, it gets saved to your drive. You can now remove the PDF version to retrieve enormous KBs of storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that converting some Word files to fit into one of many <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-docs-templates\/\">Google Docs templates<\/a> can make the document more useful and smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-9-compress-larger-files-before-uploading-\"><strong>9. Compress larger files before uploading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compressing larger files may take an extra minute in your file management process, but it saves you valuable storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider using compression tools to condense larger high-resolution images and videos into smaller files before uploading them on Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re a Mac user, consider using the Automater app to create a file compressor app for free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Windows, some compression tools include WinZip, 7-Zip, and WinRAR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-071b7233-8d26-4df5-800b-73288b84a74b\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40Note: <\/strong>You must compress them on your local computer since these tools don\u2019t have a cloud utility.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-10-convert-powerpoint-and-excel-files-to-google-slides-and-sheets-\"><strong>10. Convert PowerPoint and Excel files to Google Slides and Sheets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Native Google Suite tools like Slides and Sheets occupy less space than traditional Microsoft Word or PowerPoint files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides saving storage space, you can access real-time collaboration features, automatic saving, and version control. These files are also easily accessible from any device with an internet connection without specific software installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Upload the PowerPoint file<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your Google Drive &gt; click <strong>New<\/strong> &gt; <strong>File Upload<\/strong>. Choose the PowerPoint file (.pptx) you\u2019d like to upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Convert to Google Slides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once uploaded, right-click on the PowerPoint file in Google Drive and select <strong>Open with<\/strong>. Choose the Google Slides option for an automatic conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides-1400x838.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Google Slides option converts your file automatically to Google Slides\" class=\"wp-image-182149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides-1400x838.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides-1536x919.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides-700x419.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slides.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choosing the Google Slides option converts your file automatically to Google Slides<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can save this new file as a Google Slides presentation and delete the other version.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-13aa1073-b6f4-4bce-8a62-049ad1a8ce09\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1Tip: <\/strong>Google Apps Scripts&#8217; batch conversion feature allows you to convert multiple files (PowerPoint and Excel) into Google\u2019s native formats.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-what-are-the-best-alternatives-to-google-drive-for-digital-storage-\"><strong>What Are the Best Alternatives to Google Drive for Digital Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Google Drive isn\u2019t the right fit for your storage or collaboration needs, there are several strong cloud alternatives\u2014each best suited for a specific ecosystem or workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top Google Drive alternatives:<\/strong> <strong>iCloud<\/strong> (best for Apple users), <strong>OneDrive for Business<\/strong> (best for Microsoft 365\u2013based organizations), and <strong>Dropbox Business<\/strong> (great for secure file sharing and team collaboration).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ClickUp as an all-in-one alternative:<\/strong> Beyond project management, <strong>ClickUp<\/strong> combines <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a><\/strong>, file sharing, and collaboration with <strong>unlimited storage on paid plans<\/strong>, plus integrations like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/cloud-storage-google-drive\">ClickUp&#8217;s Google Drive Integration<\/a><\/strong> to preview Drive files and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/universalsearch\">Universal Search<\/a><\/strong> to find files across connected apps from one workspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Drive is a trusted cloud storage solution for individuals and businesses, but it\u2019s not the only player in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding digital storage, some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-docs-alternatives\/\">best Google Drive alternatives<\/a> include <strong>iCloud<\/strong>, <strong>OneDrive for Business<\/strong>, and <strong>Dropbox Business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iCloud is a must-have for Apple Users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OneDrive for Business is best for organizations using Microsoft Office apps&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dropbox Business suits teams owing to its seamless <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/file-sharing-software\/\">file-sharing software<\/a>, collaboration, and security features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve created a comparison table of the common Google Drive alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Google Drive<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>iCloud<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OneDrive for Business<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dropbox Business<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage Space<\/td><td>15 GB free, up to 10+ TB paid<\/td><td>5 GB free, up to 10+ TB paid<\/td><td>5 GB free, up to 20+ TB paid<\/td><td>2 GB free, up to 15 + TB paid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accessibility<\/td><td>Web, mobile, and desktop apps<\/td><td>Apple device, web, Window<\/td><td>Web, mobile, and desktop apps<\/td><td>Web, mobile, and desktop apps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freemium<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collaboration Tools<\/td><td>Google Workspace integration<\/td><td>Apple ecosystem integration<\/td><td>Integration with Microsoft Office apps<\/td><td>Easy file sharing and team collaboration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>File Sharing<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security<\/td><td>2FA, Zero-knowledge encryption<\/td><td>2FA, AES-256 encryption<\/td><td>2FA, AES-256 encryption, advanced controls<\/td><td>2FA, AES-256 encryption<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another tested <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-workspace-alternatives\/\">alternative to Google Workspace<\/a> and Google Drive is <strong>ClickUp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp is known for end-to-end project management. However, most people are unaware that its storage management features are ideal for collaboration and cloud storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The integrated document storage, file sharing, and real-time collaboration tools make ClickUp an all-in-one solution for digital teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, though free plans offer 100 MB of storage, all paid plans offer unlimited storage. You can also attach files from third-party tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive\/SharePoint, and Box to Tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ClickUps-Tasks-1.png\" alt=\"Track several document versions and sync these files with Google Drive through ClickUp\u2019s Tasks feature\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/login?product=tasks_projects&amp;_gl=1*1fkdpty*_gcl_au*NjA0MzMyNjM1LjE3NDQ2MzcxOTE.\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Sync Your Files Better with Clickup Tasks!\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Sync Your Files Better with Clickup Tasks!&quot;}\">Sync Your Files Better with Clickup Tasks!<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track several document versions and sync these files with Google Drive through ClickUp\u2019s Tasks feature<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/cloud-storage-google-drive\">ClickUp\u2019s Google Drive Integration<\/a> lets you scan personal and team Drives from the platform itself. Files from your Google Drive are handled and previewed like any other attachment in ClickUp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All your Sheets, Slides, and Documents created on ClickUp will auto-save to Google Drive. Start with $7\/month and collaborate across several cloud apps, limitless storage, and 50+ fully configurable features.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1098\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/integration.png\" alt=\"Leverage the cross-cloud-platform collaboration strengths of ClickUp\u2019s Google Drive Integrations\" class=\"wp-image-182159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/integration.png 1098w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/integration-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/integration-768x694.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/integration-700x632.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leverage the cross-cloud-platform collaboration strengths of ClickUp\u2019s Google Drive Integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/universalsearch\">ClickUp\u2019s Universal Search<\/a> feature lets you search for files on Google Drive within your ClickUp Workspace. This includes files created by you, team members, or third-party collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Universal Search\" class=\"wp-image-182164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal.png 1180w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-700x488.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ClickUp Universal Search equips you with cross-platform search across Google Drive and other integrated apps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since the Universal Search feature is available from your desktop, Command Center, and Global Action Bar, you\u2019re in for a rapid search-and-acquisition experience. \u26a1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irrespective of whether your tech stack includes GitHub, Slack, HubSpot, or Confluence, ClickUp\u2019s integration with 20+ commonly used cloud apps makes 99% of your files searchable\u2014at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make all the data trapped in siloed systems easily accessible to your teams. You can add custom search commands to personalize your ClickUp search results further.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/doc-e1720690510147.png\" alt=\"From submissions to workflow conversations and task management, ClickUp\u2019s Docs feature makes document storage a stress-free chore\" class=\"wp-image-182167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/doc-e1720690510147.png 1199w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/doc-e1720690510147-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/doc-e1720690510147-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/doc-e1720690510147-700x456.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From submissions to workflow conversations and task management, ClickUp\u2019s Docs feature makes document storage a stress-free chore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp\u2019s Docs<\/a> is a far better <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-docs-alternatives\/\">alternative to Google Docs<\/a>. It has document management capabilities, allowing users to create, edit, and share documents within the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-ai-in-google-docs\/\">AI in Google Docs<\/a>. ClickUp Docs also integrates with ClickUp Brain, its proprietary AI solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Link your Docs to ClickUp Tasks to add comments and access task-specific chat and activity windows. This compatibility between features lets you centralize all relevant data and make it easily retrievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-how-do-you-keep-google-drive-clean-without-manual-cleanup\">How Do You Keep Google Drive Clean Without Manual Cleanup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining your Drive\u2019s hygiene can revolutionize your productivity on cloud platforms, from fewer lags to quicker search results and more accessible folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp\u2019s Google Drive integration helps you organize files and folders without worrying about storage space, and its project management features are a superb addition to your Google Drive workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you still finding it hard to clear Google Drive? <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\">Switch to ClickUp for free today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Drive has over two billion monthly users, but half of them struggle to sustainably and efficiently use the available space. 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