Convert Google Sheets Shareable Link to Direct Download Link Using Google Sheets

Are you looking for a Google Drive link converter? You have come to the right place.

Feel free to copy my Google Drive link converter here.

You can also create this by following the instructions below.

How Can I Create a Direct Download Link in Google Sheets?

You can easily convert Google Drive links with Google Sheets. Here is how you can convert a shareable Google Drive link into a direct download link:

1. Open a new Google Sheet

2. Paste your Google Drive shareable link in a cell (I add it in C4): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dtfnAjh6zB-_GiilZhrsyRThco3qj3Ul/view?usp=sharing

3. Extract the unique ID with the formula =MID(C4, 33, 33). If you use my link, the result should be: 1dtfnAjh6zB-_GiilZhrsyRThco3qj3Ul

4. Build the direct download link with this formula: ="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id="&C6

Voila! You have just converted a shareable Google Drive link to a direct download link in Google Sheets. You can use the direct link to automate data downloads, use it in IMPORTDATA functions, or simply make it easier for recipients to download files.

Google Sheets Shareable Link to Direct Download Link: Practical Applications

The benefits of converting Google Drive shareable links to direct download links extend far beyond convenience. This technique can be crucial when automating data import processes in Google Sheets, particularly when importing CSVs with the IMPORTDATA function.

Remember, using Google Sheets goes far beyond traditional spreadsheets. By learning how to convert a Google Drive link using Google Sheets, you are adding another powerful tool to your toolkit.

Mastered this technique? See what else you can explore and create with Google Sheets!