Files by Google

4,4
8,24M reviews
5B+
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Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

Free up space on your device with cleaning recommendations
🔍 Find files faster with search and simple browsing
↔️ Quickly share files offline with Quick Share
☁️ Back up files to the cloud to save space on your device
🔒 Secure your files with a non-device lock

Free up space
Easily see how much space is left on your device, SD card and USB drive. Free up space by finding old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, clearing cache, and more.

Find files faster
Save time looking for photos, videos, and documents on your phone. Search quickly or browse your GIFs or share that video you downloaded recently. Sort files by size to understand what’s taking up space.

Fast & secure file sharing
Share photos, videos, apps, and more to Android and Chromebook devices around you with Quick Share. Files transfer quickly, with speeds up to 480 Mbps, even without an internet connection. Transfers are private and secured with end-to-end encryption.

Secure your files
Keep your sensitive files safe with a PIN or pattern that can be different from your device lock.

Play offline media
Listen to your music or watch your videos with advanced controls like playback speed, shuffle, and more.

Back up files
Move your files to Google Drive or an SD card to save space on your device. You can also share to other cloud storage apps on your device.

Get smart recommendations
Get helpful suggestions to save space, protect your device, and more. Your recommendations get smarter the more you use the app.

It’s efficient and effective
The Files by Google app uses less than 20 MB of storage on your device, it’s easy to use, and has no ads.
Updated on
09 Dec 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App activity, App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

4,4
8M reviews
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05 January 2025
Dear Files by Google Team, Your application is very useful and user-friendly, but I faced an issue with the Safe Folder feature. I stored some important documents in the Safe Folder, but later, the folder's password was automatically changed, and I couldn't access my files. I request you to consider adding a "Password Reset" option in the Safe Folder feature to help users recover their files in such situations. Thank you for your attention, and I hope you will look into this suggestion. 🥺🙏
60 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
05 January 2025
Hi there! Appreciate you taking out time to send your valuable feedback our way. We're always looking for ways to make the app more useful and your feedback is super helpful. Thanks for using Files by Google.
Puneet Rajpoot
18 December 2024
Dear Files by Google Team, Your application is very useful and user-friendly, but I faced an issue with the Safe Folder feature. I stored some important documents in the Safe Folder, but later, the folder’s password was automatically changed, and I couldn’t access my files. I request you to consider adding a "Password Reset" option in the Safe Folder feature to help users recover their files in such situations. Thank you for your attention, and I hope you will look into this suggestion.
1 221 people found this review helpful
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Ricardo Mata
30 December 2024
I'm almost 60. I like simple, easy to use apps that get things done. In this case, I wanted an app that could clear space in my phone without needing a PhD in Computer Science, and this app does just that. It is easy to use and gets rid of all the trash in my phone, including duplicate files, useless WhatsApp GIFs, etc. It is perfect for my purpose. Thank you Google!
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What's new

- Ask Gemini about a PDF file in Files by Google. Say “Hey Google” or press & hold the power button, tap “Ask about this PDF”, then ask a question. To use this feature, your device must have Android 15, a Gemini Advanced subscription, and use Gemini as your assistant app. This feature will be rolling out soon.
- Use Quick Share to receive files directly from Files by Google.
- Move files to the Safe Folder from the Recents section without opening them.