How to Download Files from Google Drive Using IDM

Learning how to download files from google drive using IDM doesn't have to be complicated. This updated guide presents a clear workflow, practical checks, and troubleshooting advice you can use while completing the process.

How to Download Files from Google Drive Using IDM

Here, we will do it on Google Chrome. With other browsers like Firefox or Coc Coc, the method is similar, just a few small differences.

Step 1: Install or enable the latest version of IDM for your browser.

Step 2: Then, open Google Drive and select the file you want to download.

Right-select the file that is downloading and select Cancel when the browser starts downloading.

Step 3: Look to the right and select the Show all downloads line.

On new versions of Chrome, this line might be Show all.

Step 4: Chrome will open a tab displaying a list of downloaded files.

Here, right-select the file you just deleted and select Download with IDM.

At this point, IDM will catch the link and you can download the file from Google Drive as desired.

It may be because the IDM extension on the browser is not enabled if you right-click and don't see the Download with IDM option. You can see how to enable this extension here: Instructions to Enable IDM CC on Firefox and Chrome.

Above are instructions on how to download files from Google Drive using IDM. However, sometimes you may encounter a download limit error on Google Drive. If so, please refer to how to download files that exceed the limit on Google Drive to continue downloading without interruption.

Final Thoughts

The most reliable way to handle download files from google drive using IDM is to follow the process in order, verify each important setting, and test the result before moving on. Use the guidance above as a practical reference, then adjust the details for your device, software version, or specific goal.