{"id":2485,"date":"2022-04-01T11:53:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T11:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.integrately.com\/?p=2485"},"modified":"2023-07-07T09:02:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T09:02:53","slug":"what-is-cloudconvert-in-google-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.integrately.com\/what-is-cloudconvert-in-google-drive","title":{"rendered":"What is CloudConvert in Google Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

File conversion and cloud storage have been a perfect match for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be it for personal or professional use, converting files to different formats, organizing and editing photos and videos, or simply backing up files in the cloud – users have found satisfaction with many solutions in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Google Drive and CloudConvert, users now have one more powerful combination to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us walk you through some of the features that make CloudConvert in Google Drive special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll also shed light on how you can use this nifty combo for your own needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is CloudConvert in Google Drive<\/h2>\n

CloudConvert is an online file converter that lets you convert files between different formats. And the best part is you don’t need to download or install any software. Moreover, you can integrate CloudConvert into your Google Drive and convert files right from your Drive account.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How do I use CloudConvert with Google Drive (overview)<\/h2>\n

To use  CloudConvert with Google Drive, follow these simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Sign-in to your Google Drive (<\/span>https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/my-drive<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click on the <\/span>gear <\/b>icon to open the <\/span>Settings<\/b><\/p>\n

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    Click on <\/span>\u2018Manage Apps\u2019<\/i> from the screen that appears. It will show the apps already connected to your Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Click on <\/span>\u2018Connect more apps\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

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    Search for <\/span>\u2018CloudConvert\u2019 <\/b>app<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Select the <\/span>\u2018CloudConvert\u2019<\/b> and install it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Grant the permissions and click on <\/span>\u2018Continue\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

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    A Login page will pop up that requests you to grant permission to CloudConvert for accessing your Drive. Click on <\/span>\u2018Allow\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

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    Congratulations! You have successfully connect CloudConvert to your Google Drive account<\/span><\/p>\n

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    You can then find CloudConvert at 2 places as below<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Now, you can directly convert your files from the Drive using CloudConvert. For this, simply right click on your File and select <\/span>Open With<\/b> -><\/span> CloudConvert. <\/b>This will open a new CloudConvert window with your file uploaded. You can then continue further with the conversion process as per required format<\/span><\/p>\n

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    To further automate your process of conversion using CloudConvert and Google Drive, keep reading!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    How to connect CloudConvert + Google Drive using Integrately (steps with screenshots)<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Integrately can help you automate the connection of CloudConvert with Google Drive. Just follow the below steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Login to your Integrately account<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Search for<\/span> Google Drive<\/b> app and add it<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Select <\/span>CloudConvert <\/b>as your second app to start with automation<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Set the required <\/span>trigger <\/b>and <\/span>action.<\/i><\/b> For example, if you want to create automation where once you create a file on Drive, it should be automatically converted to PDF by CloudConvert.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click on <\/span>Go <\/b>to start creating your automation<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Grant permission to Integrately for accessing the Drive<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Next, you also need to grant access to CloudConvert for your Drive<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Accept the permission on your CloudConvert account<\/span><\/p>\n

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      You have now successfully created your automation. You can further add conditions or actions or more apps if you wish to.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Next you need to set up the fields for converting your file (like output format, name of the file, URL etc)<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click on <\/span>\u2018Test & Activate\u2019 <\/b>and it’s done! You have successfully created your automation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      For example, if we create a Sample document in Google Drive, now it will be converted to PDF in CloudConvert automatically as shown below. To check , you can visit your <\/span>CloudConvert Account ( Dashboard -> Jobs)<\/b><\/p>\n

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      Click on the job to see the details and download the converted file.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      How to Convert Pages File to Google Doc with CloudConvert<\/h2>\n

      Once you have connected Google Drive to CloudConvert, you can easily convert Pages file to Doc using the below steps: (Note: You pages file must be on your Drive for this conversion)<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Login to your Drive account<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Right click the PAGES file to be converted<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Select Open with CloudConvert<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Once in CloudConvert, select the destination format to \u2018.docx\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Click on Convert and done! CloudConvert will do the needful and you have your converted file ready!<\/span><\/p>\n

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        How to Convert Numbers File to Google Sheets with CloudConvert<\/h2>\n

        Follow the below steps to convert Numbers File (stored in your Drive) to Google Sheets with CloudConvert:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Login to your Drive account<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Right click the NUMBERS file to be converted<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Select Open with CloudConvert<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Select the destination format as \u2018.xlx\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Click on \u2018Convert\u2019 and done!<\/span><\/p>\n

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          How to Convert Keynote File to Google Slides with CloudConvert<\/h2>\n

          Convert your Keynote File (in Google Drive) to Google Slides as below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Login to your Drive account<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Right click the KEYNOTE file to be converted<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Select Open with CloudConvert<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Select the destination format as \u2018.pptx\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Click on <\/span>Convert <\/i><\/b>and download your converted file<\/span><\/p>\n

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            How to Convert Google Sheets to Various Formats with CloudConvert<\/h2>\n

            To convert Google sheets to various formats with CloudConvert, simply right click the sheets file in your Drive and open with CloudConvert<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Select the format that you wish to convert the file into. The recommended formats include:<\/span><\/p>\n