Move or Drag a Google drive file

Move a file or a folder

You can move an item from anywhere in Google Drive: the main window, the left panel, or search results.

Note: If you move folders with a lot of files or subfolders, it might take some time for you to see the changes.

1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.

2. Right-click the item you want to move.

3. Click Move to…

4. Choose or create a folder, then click Move.

Drag to a folder

1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.

2. Click and hold the item you want to move.

3. Move the item over the folder and release it.

Tip: Use the left panel to move items into any folder in Google Drive.