Google Drive

Google Drive is a Google-developed file storage and syncing service. Google Drive, which was launched on April 24, 2012, allows users to store files in the cloud (on Google's servers), sync files across devices, and share files. Google Drive has programs for Windows and macOS PCs, as well as Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, in addition to a web interface. Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides are all part of the Google Docs Editors office suite, which allows you to collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, forms, and more. Google Docs files are preserved on Google Drive after they've been generated and modified.

Google One provides customers with 15 GB of free storage on Google Drive. Optional premium subscriptions are now available for 100 GB, 200 GB, and 2 TB of storage on Google One. Files can be up to 750 GB in size when uploaded. Individual files and folders can have their privacy settings changed, such as allowing sharing with other users or making material public. Users may use natural language to identify specific files, such as "find my budget spreadsheet from last December," and search for images by describing their aesthetics.

A Backups feature on the website and Android app shows which Android devices have data backed up to the service, and a totally revamped PC version introduced in July 2017 allows users to back up particular folders on their computer. A tool called Quick Access can automatically guess which files users will require.

• Best For: Everyone
• Cost: Free up to 15GB