Bulk Convert All Files from a Shared Drive to PDF
When you need to export everything from a shared drive folder, navigate into the folder, press Ctrl+A or Cmd+A to select all files, and click Export to PDF. Each Google Doc and Word file converts to a separate PDF in your Drive; other files are left out. Google Sheets and Slides convert in the online converter (docs-to-pdf.com/convert-online).
Selecting everything in the folder
Open the shared drive folder in Google Drive and press Ctrl+A or Cmd+A. All visible files are selected. Click the Docs to PDF extension icon to start the batch. The extension converts the Google Docs and Word files and leaves other file types out.
Large folders in shared drives
For folders with many files, the batch may take several minutes. Keep Chrome open during the export. For very large folders, consider breaking the selection into smaller groups to make tracking easier.
After the export
PDFs are saved next to the originals by default, so they land in the shared drive if you can add files there; otherwise pick a folder in your own Drive and share it with colleagues who need the PDFs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I do not have access to all files in the shared drive?
Files you cannot access are automatically skipped. The extension reports failures for files where export was not possible.
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