Sending high quality images around the internet can be a challenge at times. Email companies limit the amount you can send in a single email, limiting users to between 15-20 MB depending on company. High Resolution graphics can be on the large side when uncompressed and made for print. Compressing them, you lose quality. So we need a place to upload that we can place files to be downloaded. Google drive is a popular choice as they are affordable, and everyone knows Google. However people have differing levels of Tech Comfort Levels, and helping people understand how to use their device can be a challenge with all of the different options available.

Personally with Red Fox Indy we use computers for everything, only using the phone app to send files when away from the office. Downloading via the computer is the easiest and best option. You just have to right click on the image and hit Save

Downloading Images on Android

Option 1: Downloading a Single Image

1. Tap the Google Drive link you were sent.

2. When the image preview opens, tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.

3. Choose Download.

4. The file will save to your Downloads folder or your Photos/Gallery app depending on your settings.

Option 2: Downloading Multiple Images in a Folder

1. Open the Google Drive link.

2. If you see a folder, tap the three dots next to the folder name.

3. Select Download.

4. Your phone will download a .zip file containing all the images.

5. Open the Files app → go to Downloads → tap the zip file to “unzip” it.

6. You’ll now see a new folder with all your images inside.

Downloading Images on iPhone

Option 1: Downloading a Single Image

1. Tap the Google Drive link.

2. In the preview, tap the three dots (•••) in the top-right.

3. Tap Send a copy → choose Save Image.

4. The image will appear in your Photos app.

Option 2: Downloading Multiple Images or a Whole Folder

1. Open the Google Drive link.

2. Tap the three dots next to the folder name.

3. Choose Download.

4. Your iPhone will download a .zip file — you’ll see it appear in the Files app.

5. Tap the zip file once to uncompress it.

6. A new folder will appear with all the images inside.

7. To move them to your Photos app:

   • Open the folder

   • Tap Select → choose the images

   • Tap the Share icon → choose Save Images

Troubleshooting Tips

• If the Download button doesn’t appear: try opening the link in the Google Drive app or Safari/Chrome instead of an in-app browser (like Instagram or Messenger).

• If the file downloads as a zip: that’s normal for folders. Just open it from your Files app.

• If your phone says “Can’t preview”: it usually means it’s a folder or zipped file — still downloadable.