Print an Entire Drive Folder for a Classroom
Teachers who organize class materials in Google Drive folders can print everything they need for a lesson or unit in one operation. Open the lesson folder, select all files, convert to PDF, and print. No opening each document, no repeated print dialogs. Materials for the whole week can be prepared in one session.
Organizing class materials for printing
Keep one Drive folder per lesson, unit, or week. Store all printable materials there: worksheets, reading passages, reference sheets, and assessment materials. When you are ready to print, open the folder and batch-convert everything in one step.
Class sets and copy counts
After converting the folder to PDF, print the required number of copies for the class. Set the copy count in the print dialog to match your class size. If different materials need different quantities, such as one teacher copy and 30 student copies of a worksheet, print those separately.
Updating and reprinting
When a document needs updating, edit it in Drive and reconvert only that file. Print the updated version without reprinting the whole folder. This is faster than redoing the entire batch for one change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the extension work with Google Classroom course folders?
Yes. Google Classroom creates Drive folders for each course. Navigate to those folders in Drive and use the extension the same way.
Can student accounts use the extension on a school Chromebook?
If the school's IT admin allows extension installation from the Web Store, yes. Some schools restrict this by policy.
Related article
Google Docs to PDF with Google Classroom →Ready to Try It?
Install the free Chrome extension and start converting your Google Docs to PDF in one click.
Install Free Extension