- It is convenient to download files without zipping if you use the desktop app.
- Another solution would be to use the mobile version of Google Drive.
Method 1: Using the Google Drive App on a PC
Google Drive zips files only when you download them via a browser. If you use the Drive apps provided by Google, such a step is no longer required. People with regular accounts must use the Backup and Sync app, while business owners can download Drive File Stream.
The Google Drive app for PCs does not let you view the files in its interface. It creates a new folder on your PC that houses various files.
Step 1: Download the app .
Step 2 : Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard to complete the process.
Step 3: Launch Google Drive. In this folder, you will find all the synced files from Drive. Now, copy or cut the files from this folder to the required folder on your PC.
Method 2: Using Image Downloader Extension
As the name suggests, this Image Downloader Chrome extension is for images only. It lets you download images in bulk, not only from Google Drive but also from all websites that have images .
To use this extension, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the Image Downloader extension page and click Add to Chrome .
Step 2: Once installed, an icon will be added to the Chrome extension bar. Now, open the Google Drive website and launch the folder from where you want to download images.
Step 3: Click on the Image Downloader extension. Scroll down to find all the images. Select the images > hit Download . You will get the downloads without it zipping on your PC.
Tip: You can use this extension for downloading pictures from Google Photos
Method 3: Download on Mobile
If you download multiple files from the Drive mobile app, Google Drive doesn’t create a ZIP folder. All files are downloaded separately and instantly. This workaround allows you to download files without zipping. Here’s how.
Step 1: Download and install Google Drive on Android or iPhone and launch the application.
Step 2: Navigate to the files you want to download > long-tap to select them > click the three dots at the top right corner > click Download .
You can use various methods to transfer these files to your PC . For instance, you can connect the phone via a USB cable and use file-sharing apps such as SHAREit, Xender, and Feem. You can even share it via FTP .
Method 4: Using Drive Multiple Downloader
Another way to achieve this is to use the Drive Multiple Downloader website . To use it, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Navigate to the Drive Multiple Downloader website.
Step 2: Sign in to your Google account on this website by tapping the Select files, folders, from Google Drive option. Select the files you want to download > hit Download All .
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- Select all the files you want to print, and use the Ctrl + P shortcut.
- Alternatively, right-click on the selected files and go to Show More Options > Print.
- You can select multiple PDF files, but you can’t print them at once. You need to use third-party apps to batch-print PDF files.
Method 1: Print Multiple Word, Excel, and Other Media
We will first show you how to launch the current print queue on Windows. If any print process is running in the background, complete or cancel it. Otherwise, you may run into errors with batch printing multiple files.
Step 1: Open the Settings app, go to Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners .
Step 2: This will display all the printers you have installed.
Ensure the printer you want to use is present in the list.
Step 3: Navigate to the relevant file explorer location. Select all the files you want to print.
You can only mark multiple files in the same location (for example, your Desktop), but not ones from two different places.
If you want to do that, you’ll have to repeat the process for every directory location with some of the files you want to print – or you can move them into the same location first.
Step 4: When all the ones you want to print are selected, press the Control + P keyboard shortcut at the same time. The usual print menu will open up, and you’ll be able to select your printer.
Alternatively, you can right-click on the selected files, go to Show More Options , and select Print .
Step 5: Select your printer, paper size, quality, paper type, and number of copies of each. You can fit the picture to the frame and hit click Print.
If you are looking for efficient methods to select multiple files on Windows , you can read our article on the same.
Method 2: Print Multiple PDFs
You can select multiple PDF files using the steps above, but you can’t print them at once. You need to use third-party apps to batch-print PDF files. Wondershare PDFelement is one such capable app to manage PDFs like a pro.
Step 1: Download and install Wondershare PDFelements .
Step 2: Launch File Explorer and select multiple PDF files using the Ctrl key trick.
Step 3: Right-click on your selection and select Show more options .
Step 4: Select Batch Print with Wondershare PDFelements .
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the print job in no time.
