Empty Up Google Drive Space: Tips and Tricks

Are you running out of storage space on your Google Drive? It can be frustrating when you need to free up some room for important files. But don't worry, we've got some tips and tricks to help you empty up that Google Drive space.

Firstly, it's worth considering whether you really need to store your photos on Google Drive at all. With Photos, you get unlimited cloud storage space for your albums plus automatic organization for your shots. Instead of adding your photos to the Drive, use Google Photos. This is true for email attachments as well.

High-quality photos can take up a lot of space, but they don't have to. One way to free up some space is by storing files in Google's own formats. For example, if you want to increase the free space on your Drive, store documents in Google's native formats such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings and more. The beauty of Google Drive is that you can upload files in their original format without having to convert them.

Another way to free up some space is by uploading video files to YouTube. If you store video files on your Google Drive, then you can recover tons of space by uploading the videos to YouTube and marking them either Private or Unlisted. This way, you can still share the URLs with your family, friends, or team without taking up too much space.

To check which files are occupying the most space, open up your Google Drive in your browser and sort the list by size. The largest files will be at the top of the list. Chances are that you're storing quite a few outdated files that you could safely delete.

Finally, doing a Google Drive storage inventory can help you identify duplicate files that are taking up space. To do this, open up your Google Drive and click on the 'Files' tab. Then, click on the three vertical dots next to the search bar and select 'Create a folder'. Name the folder something like 'Duplicates' and then start moving files into it.

To delete these duplicate files automatically, you'll need to use a third-party tool or script. There are many options available online, including Google Drive add-ons and scripts that can help you identify and delete duplicate files.

By following these tips and tricks, you should be able to empty up your Google Drive space and free up some room for important files. Remember to review what you have on your Drive regularly and delete any files that you don't need anymore. With a little bit of effort, you can keep your Google Drive tidy and organized.

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