Where Are Google Drive Offline Files Stored on Your Device?

Discover where Google Drive offline files are saved on Windows and Mac devices.

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Google Drive offline files are stored on your device. On Windows, they are usually found in `C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Google\DriveFS`. On Mac, they’re stored in `~/Library/Application Support/Google/DriveFS`. To access them, you must enable offline mode in Google Drive and open the files while online at least once.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable offline mode in Google Drive? To enable offline mode in Google Drive, go to settings, toggle on 'Create, open and edit your recent Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files on this device while offline'.
  2. Can I access Google Drive offline files without internet? Yes, once you have enabled offline mode and opened files while online, you can access them offline.
  3. Where can I find offline Google Drive files on my computer? On Windows, offline files are usually stored in `C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Google\DriveFS`. On Mac, they are found in `~/Library/Application Support/Google/DriveFS`.
  4. What happens to offline files if I uninstall Google Drive? If you uninstall Google Drive, accessible offline files may be deleted. It's best to back them up before uninstalling.

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