Below are three ways you’re able to get this done.
Share the Google Docs File or Folder With Another Drive
This option is only applicable to files.
As a workaround, copy individual files and then create a duplicate folder to organize them.
Here are the steps.
To select multiple files, pressCtrlwhen you select each file or folder.
Right-choose the file or folder and selectSharefrom the context menu.
Enter the secondary Google Drive account address or select it from the dropdown.
SelectSendto share the file or folder with the secondary account.
Log into the secondary Google Drive.
SelectShared with meon the left sidebar.
Right-hit the shared file and selectMake a copy.
Return to theMy Drivescreen where the copy is saved.
Note:
you might only download files when you are the owner.
Also, Google Drive uses the common .docx format for the downloaded file.
choose the individual file or folder.
Alternatively, pressCtrlto select multiple files and folders.
Right-tap on any selected file or folder and selectDownload.
Google Drive zips the file and downloads it to a location on your desktop.
Unzip the file or folder.
initiate the secondary Google Drive account.
SelectNew>File UploadorFolder Uploadto move files or folders from the desktop to another drive.
Log into Google Takeoutand selectDeselect all.
Go down the list of products and selectDrive.
SelectAll Drive data included.
With theDrive content options, you might choose to download all folders and files or pick specific folders.
You cannot select specific files within folders here.
SelectNext stepby scrolling further down.
UnderChoose file punch in, frequency and destination, choose the delivery method, frequency, and destination.
Wait while Google takes a few minutes to create the archive.
Use the email link sent to Gmail to download the zipped folder.
you’re free to also download it directly from Google Takeout’sManage exportsscreen.
To move these files to your secondary Drive account, unzip the files and upload them as usual.
FAQ
In Google Docs, go toFile>Open.
Select theUploadtab, and then either drag the Word file into the window or select it.
Google Docs will import it, and all of the formatting should still be fine.
Options include Word, Rich Text Format, PDF, and Plain Text.
