Paste the URL. Let Google move it.
URL2Drive turns a Google Sheet into a simple download queue that sends direct-download files straight into your Google Drive — without downloading them to your computer first.
URL2Drive queue
A tiny utility for a surprisingly annoying job.
URL2Drive is designed for stable, direct-download links such as CDN-hosted ZIPs, media archives, exports and project files that you want moved into Google Drive without babysitting a browser download.
Paste the URL
Add the direct-download URL to the upload queue in Google Sheets.
Choose the Drive folder
Paste a Google Drive folder URL or folder ID for the destination.
Start the queue
URL2Drive checks the source, creates a resumable Drive upload and begins transferring chunks.
Walk away
Auto-resume triggers continue long transfers between Apps Script executions until the file is complete.
Why use URL2Drive?
Because “download it locally, keep the machine awake, then upload it again” is often the wrong workflow.
Skip the double transfer
Useful when the end destination is Google Drive and you do not need the file stored locally first.
No VPS or downloader service
The tool lives in your Google Sheet and Apps Script project, so there is no separate server for you to maintain.
Resume instead of restart
Large files are uploaded to Drive using resumable sessions, allowing progress to continue across separate script runs.
Queue multiple jobs
Add several downloads and let URL2Drive work through them sequentially.
Choose different folders
Each row can target a different Google Drive folder, making batch organisation straightforward.
See progress at a glance
Status, bytes transferred, progress, Drive link and transfer notes are recorded directly in the Sheet.
Built for real-world “just put this in Drive” jobs.
Great for CDN files, ZIP archives, project exports, large media packages, backups and other stable direct-download links. URL2Drive is intentionally simple: it is a practical transfer utility, not another cloud platform you need to manage.
Good fits for URL2Drive
Move ZIPs and binary packages from stable direct links into Drive.
Send received download links directly into the right client folder.
Queue larger files without keeping your laptop tied up for hours.
Work through multiple direct URLs sequentially using the Sheet as a lightweight control panel.
A ready-to-use Google Sheets + Apps Script transfer system you install into your own Google account.
- URL2Drive spreadsheet template
- Large-file resumable upload script
- Auto-resume continuation system
- Queue and destination folder support
- Setup instructions
- One-time price — no monthly hosting bill
Instant access after purchase. Once checkout is complete, you’ll receive access to the URL2Drive Google Sheet. Make your own copy into Google Drive, follow the included setup steps, and it’s yours to use. Google account, Google Drive storage and Apps Script availability are required.
Get URL2Drive
Complete checkout below. Please make sure you use your GOOGLE email address, After payment, access to the URL2Drive Google Sheet is provided automatically so you can make your own copy into Google Drive and complete the included setup.
Frequently asked questions
The useful part is knowing exactly where URL2Drive shines — and where Google’s own limits still apply.
What exactly is URL2Drive?
URL2Drive is a Google Sheets + Apps Script utility that accepts direct-download URLs and transfers the files into selected Google Drive folders. The Sheet acts as the queue and control panel.
Do I need to leave my browser or computer running?
Not once the auto-resume trigger is installed and the job has been started correctly. Installable Apps Script triggers run on Google’s infrastructure, so the Sheet does not need to remain open in your browser.
Can it handle multi-gigabyte files?
Yes, that is the point of the resumable/chunked design. However, URL2Drive does not promise unlimited file sizes. Very large transfers remain subject to Google Apps Script quotas, available trigger runtime, Drive storage, source-server behaviour and the lifetime of the Drive resumable session.
Why does the source URL need to support byte ranges?
Apps Script cannot safely fetch a multi-gigabyte file in one response. URL2Drive therefore requests smaller byte ranges from the source. A compatible source normally responds with HTTP 206 Partial Content. If the source ignores Range requests, the transfer cannot use this method.
What types of links work best?
Stable direct-download URLs are ideal — especially CDN links, static ZIPs, exports and file URLs that remain valid for long enough to finish the transfer. Browser-only download pages, links requiring interactive login/cookies, rapidly expiring signed URLs and JavaScript-generated downloads may not work.
Are there Google Apps Script limits?
Yes. Apps Script executions have finite run times and service quotas. URL2Drive works around the single-execution problem by checkpointing transfer progress and continuing in later runs, but daily trigger/runtime and URL Fetch quotas still apply and vary by Google account type. Google can also change quotas over time.
What happens when an Apps Script run reaches its time limit?
URL2Drive saves the current byte position before the execution limit, schedules a continuation and exits cleanly. The next run reopens the Sheet and resumes the same Drive upload session from the saved position instead of starting from zero.
How long can a resumable Drive upload stay open?
Google currently documents that a Drive resumable-upload session URI expires after one week. If a session expires before a transfer completes, the upload has to be restarted with a new session.
Does Google Drive itself limit the destination?
You must have enough available Google Drive storage and permission to write to the chosen folder. Google Workspace administrators can also restrict Drive/API or external-request capabilities within managed accounts.
Can I queue several files?
Yes. URL2Drive processes eligible rows in sequence. Sequential transfers are deliberate: they keep the system simpler and reduce the risk of overlapping Apps Script executions or multiple giant transfers competing for quotas.
Is URL2Drive a cloud-hosted SaaS?
No. That is part of the appeal. You install the Sheet and script into your own Google account. There is no separate URL2Drive transfer server or VPS for you to maintain.
Is this affiliated with Google?
No. URL2Drive is an independent utility that uses Google Sheets, Google Apps Script and Google Drive APIs. Google, Google Drive and Google Sheets are trademarks of Google LLC.
How is URL2Drive delivered?
After purchase, access is provided to the URL2Drive Google Sheet using OnlySheets. You then make your own copy into your Google Drive and complete the included Apps Script setup and authorisation steps. This protects the master template while giving you your own working copy.
What am I buying for $7.99?
You are buying the URL2Drive spreadsheet/template, Apps Script code and setup material. The price does not include Google Drive storage, a Google account, bandwidth from the source host, or a hosted third-party transfer service.