Written by Ivana Google Workplace / Drive
Google Drive is the most widely used and popular cloud storage service. It makes it really easy to create and store different types of files like text documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms, photos, videos and access them from different devices you are logged in to with your Google Account.
When you create new Drive files in Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides, they are given the ‘Untitled document/spreadsheet/presentation/form’ titles by default. This is why it’s really important to name your files in Google Drive so they are easier to identify and you can find them when needed.
Also, when you name files or folders in Google Drive you can easily rename them whenever you like, regardless of which operating system you use - Windows, MacOS or Android.
In the guide below, you’ll learn how to rename Google Drive files and folders on a desktop web browser and on Android.
The methods and steps presented below are tested in the Google Chrome browser, but they are the same whether you are using Firefox and Edge.
Many options for editing and interacting in Google Drive are available in the right-click pop-up menu. This is also the case with the rename option.
Also read: How to Restore Backup From Google Drive.
You can also rename a folder or file in the Google Drive window - this is how to rename Drive folders and files.
The two methods above work both for renaming folders and files. But there is one more simpler way that works only for renaming files in Google Drive, including Sheets, Slides, Docs, Forms, Drawings, Jamboard and My Maps.
Although it is super easy to rename a folder in Google Drive, you have to rename each folder separately. And if you had multiple folders to rename, you’d need to repeat the steps for each of them.
However, there are third-party tools and extensions that help you rename multiple Google Drive folders at once. ‘Multiple file rename for Google Drive’ is a free extension with which, as the name suggests, you can rename multiple folders and files in Google Drive.
The extension is available in the G-Suite marketplace and as a Chrome extension. It helps you rename selected Drive files according to your chosen settings fast and with minimal effort. You can either download it from the G-suite marketplace or add it as a Chrome extension.
After you download it, simply select a folder to rename, choose the renaming options and all your selected folders will be renamed.
If you are using Google Drive on your Android device, follow the steps below to rename folders and files.
Now that you know how to rename Google Drive folders on desktop and Android, you might want to check out how to upload videos to YouTube directly from Google Drive.