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Google Drive Changelog

What's new in Google Drive 89.0.2.0

Apr 3, 2024
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 88.0.0.0 (Mar 13, 2024)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 87.0.2.0 (Feb 26, 2024)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 86.0.9.0 (Feb 12, 2024)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 84.0.3.0 (Nov 22, 2023)

  • Fixed an issue where the app crashed repeatedly at startup for a small number of users
  • When backing up to Google Photos, DNG files are now considered RAW files
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 83.0.2.0 (Nov 1, 2023)

  • Fixed an issue where a small number of macOS 14 users could only start the Drive app once per macOS login session.
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
  • Note: For best macOS compatibility, we recommend that you wait until macOS Sonoma 14.1 before upgrading to macOS Sonoma.

New in Google Drive 82.0.1.0 (Oct 11, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 81.0.5.0 (Sep 21, 2023)

  • All first-time users receive a new “warm welcome” upon startup
  • For Windows, changed the File Explorer sidebar icon to the Drive logo
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 80.0.1.0 (Sep 5, 2023)

  • Improved bandwidth throttling when a low bandwidth limit is set.
  • Added a new file type (.gdrive) for shared files that the user isn’t allowed to download. These files will open in Drive web using the system browser.
  • For Windows, reduced the size of the installer by 50%.
  • For macOS, changed the Finder sidebar icon to the Drive logo.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 79.0.2.0 (Aug 9, 2023)

  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 78.0.1.0 (Jul 19, 2023)

  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 77.0.3.0 (Jun 28, 2023)

  • Improved performance and accuracy of search
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvement

New in Google Drive 76.0.3.0 (Jun 12, 2023)

  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 75.0.2.0 (May 22, 2023)

  • Resolved an issue where storage utilization was incorrectly reported as zero for some users.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 74.0.3.0 (May 2, 2023)

  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 71.0.3.0 (Feb 27, 2023)

  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 70.0.0.0 (Jan 30, 2023)

  • Resolved an issue for macOS users where Drive for desktop reported that it was connected to a network even when a user hadn't authenticated the connection.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 69.0.0.0 (Jan 19, 2023)

  • Users can now use Google Workspace Client-side encryption to encrypt and upload local folders with Drive for desktop.
  • Improved error notifications
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements 

New in Google Drive 68.0.2.0 (Dec 12, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 67.0.2.0 (Nov 29, 2022)

  • Resolved an issue where users could attempt to upload more photos than their cloud storage allowed.
  • Added support for macOS users on File Provider (how to know if you're using File Provider) to create shared drives. Other users will see an improved shared drive creation flow.
  • Users can now understand if an account has an issue and more easily resolve it in Settings. 
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 66.0.3.0 (Nov 7, 2022)

  • Improved the layout of the account status menu.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 65.0.4.0 (Oct 28, 2022)

  • Improved accessibility. Status menus can now be dismissed by pressing the escape key and more content is read by screen readers.
  • Improved error handling during app installation and set up.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 64.0.4.0 (Sep 28, 2022)

  • Resolved an issue where the search window would close after multiple searches.
  • Users can now dismiss Drive for desktop by pressing the escape key.
  • Resolved an issue where users were unable to dismiss specific notification banners.
  • Improved uploading of edited photos in Apple Photos Libraries.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 63.0.5.0 (Sep 8, 2022)

  • Enabled CSE for shared drives.
  • Added support for macOS users on File Provider.
  • Added the ability to encrypt and upload local files to Google Drive.
  • Improved error handling and notifications of encryption issues.
  • Resolved an issue where real-time presence stopped displaying active status on Office documents.
  • Resolved an issue where some users couldn't save Microsoft Excel files to Google Drive for Desktop.
  • Improved error handling for uploads from USB drives.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements for File Provider users.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 62.0.1.0 (Aug 25, 2022)

  • Updated the "Learn More" link to direct to the Storage tab in Drive when a user is almost out of storage.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 61.0.3.0 (Jul 28, 2022)

  • Resolved an issue where File Provider users were unable to open mirrored shortcuts.
  • Resolved issues on search and help pages where the wrong text was verbalized by screen readers.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 61.0.0.0 (Jul 16, 2022)

  • Resolved an issue where File Provider users were unable to open mirrored shortcuts.
  • Resolved issues on search and help pages where the wrong text was verbalized by screen readers.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 60.0.2.0 (Jul 11, 2022)

  • Multiple improvements to the performance and stability of macOS users on File Provider.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 59.0.3.0 (Jun 13, 2022)

  • Drive for desktop now supports Google Workspace Client-side encryption (CSE) Synced encrypted files appear as shortcuts on Windows and symbolic links on Mac Additionally, users whose licenses support CSE can encrypt and upload local files to Google Drive Learn more about Client-side encryption
  • Note: This capability will be rolled out to users on File Provider in a future release
  • Users can now use a configurable keyboard shortcut to search their Drive files The following mappings are set by default:
  • Windows: Ctrl+Alt+g
  • MacOS: ?+Option+g
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 58.0.3.0 (May 23, 2022)

  • Windows and macOS: Version 58.0
  • Users who stream their My Drive can now view how hard drive space is utilized and unpin files so space can be reclaimed if needed. You can access the dashboard to manage storage by opening Drive for desktop, clicking settings "" and selecting Offline Files.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Important note for macOS users:
  • Starting with version 58, Drive for desktop will be rolling out a change that impacts macOS users over the next few releases. This update adds support for File Provider, a feature introduced by Apple in macOS 12.3 which provides native support for accessing cloud-based file systems like Google Drive. These changes will not impact the core capabilities of Drive for desktop but users will notice some slight changes in the functionality of the product. These include but are not limited to the following:
  • For users who stream their files, you can access the contents of your Drive in the “Locations” section of the Finder sidebar in a folder called “Google Drive”.
  • Dragging items in and out of a Google Drive folder will move files instead of copying them, by default.
  • When syncing is paused, you can’t download files.
  • Content is cached on the same volume as your home directory.
  • Downloaded and locally created files are accessible when Drive for desktop is not running.
  • QuickLook previews only work for downloaded files (files without a cloud icon).

New in Google Drive 57.0.5.0 (Apr 26, 2022)

  • Users can now dismiss “Storage Full” notifications.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 56.0.9.0 (Apr 5, 2022)

  • Added alert notifications when Google Workspace users are nearing their organization’s storage limit, or are at the limit. Learn more about How Google Workspace storage works.
  • Resolved a real-time presence issue some customers experienced while editing PowerPoint files in Google Drive.
  • Improved appearance of search box when using multiple monitors.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 54.0.2.0 (Jan 4, 2022)

  • Improved in-app notifications to better communicate OS requirement changes and support users in error states.
  • Added a notification for Windows users if security update KB4474419 is not installed.
  • Added ability for a user to select a different browser than the computer default when authenticating or opening “Learn More” links. For more information on how to do this, visit this article.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Important : Drive for desktop has ended support for macOS 10.11 and 10.12. Please upgrade to a supported version (10.13 High Sierra or newer) to continue using Drive for Desktop.
  • Important: Windows 7 users must install Microsoft's security update KB4474419 to remain supported and continue receiving updates.

New in Google Drive 52.0.6.0 (Oct 27, 2021)

  • Implemented full support for Apple silicon (M1) Mac computers.
  • Improved accessibility of folders and files created offline.
  • Added support for some cameras to back up to Drive for desktop.
  • Added ability to manage and purchase additional cloud storage from within Drive for desktop.
  • Improved sync performance when connecting to a network after working offline.
  • Improved progress messaging when uploading files to Drive for desktop from a USB device.
  • Added ability to call SIP phones via Meet plug-in.

New in Google Drive 51.0.16.0 (Oct 16, 2021)

  • Implemented full support for Apple silicon (M1) Mac computers
  • Improved accessibility of folders and files created offline
  • Added support for some cameras to back up to Drive for desktop
  • Added ability to manage and purchase additional cloud storage from within Drive for desktop
  • Improved sync performance when connecting to a network after working offline
  • Improved progress messaging when uploading files to Drive for desktop from a USB device
  • Added ability to call SIP phones via Meet plug-in

New in Google Drive 50.0.11.0 (Aug 24, 2021)

  • Improved error handling when transitioning from Backup and Sync
  • Improved text for various error messages
  • Improved error list interface
  • When submitting user feedback, added feedback submission status
  • Added validation of proper mount point configuration
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 49.0 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • We added the following functionality to Drive for desktop:
  • Ability to sync local folders (like Documents or Desktop) to Google Drive, backup to Google Photos, or both.*
  • Capability to sync files from external drives (for example, USB) to Google Drive, backup to Google Photos, or both.*
  • Added a guided flow to transition settings from Backup and Sync to Drive for desktop.*
  • Ability to sign in with up to four Google accounts at once.
  • Added notification explaining that Live Photos only get synced as a static photo.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • *Note: These new features in Drive for desktop will not be available to users in organizations where Backup and Sync is disabled.

New in Google Drive 48.0 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • Improved integration with Spotlight search on macOS to increase relevancy of results.
  • Improved support for Apple silicon (M1) devices (beta).
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 47.0 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • Improved clarity on error messages and notifications.
  • Improved loading time for Google Docs files opened from Drive for desktop.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 46.0 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • Google Drive for desktop version 46.0 supports Apple silicon (M1) devices in an open beta capacity.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 45.0.12.0 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • Drive File Stream is now Google Drive for desktop. The branding in the product has also been updated to Google Workspace, the new name for G Suite.
  • The mount point path remains the same, so you can still find all your files in the same places, but shortcuts to the application have been renamed to Google Drive.
  • On macOS, the application name has been changed to Google Drive. No application name changes on Windows.
  • Note: Some macOS users report when upgrading from version 44 to 45 of Drive for desktop a “Keychain Not Found” error stating “A keychain cannot be found to store <key number>.” DO NOT click Reset to Defaults. Instead, click Cancel, quit Google Drive for desktop, and restart the application to resolve this issue.
  • Update: Some macOS 10.11 users reported compatibility issues when upgrading to 45.0.12.0. This issue has been resolved in 45.0.13.0 which was released to users on February 9, 2021.
  • We are also launching a Drive for desktop Beta. Learn more about the Beta and how to sign up in this form. And learn more about Upcoming changes to Google Drive sync clients.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 3.54.3504.7746 (Jan 16, 2021)

  • Васkuр аnd Ѕуnс vеrѕіоn 3.54 аnd аbоvе ѕuрроrtѕ mасОЅ Віg Ѕur (vеrѕіоn 11) іnсludіng Аррlе dеvісеѕ wіth thе Аррlе М1 сhір.
  • Fіхеd rеmаіnіng М1 сhір іѕѕuеѕ thаt рrеvеntеd рrеvіоuѕ vеrѕіоnѕ оf Васkuр аnd Ѕуnс frоm runnіng fоr ѕоmе uѕеrѕ
  • Аddіtіоnаl bug fіхеѕ аnd реrfоrmаnсе іmрrоvеmеntѕ.

New in Google Drive 3.51.3307.8076 (Sep 15, 2020)

  • Backup and Sync version 3.51 and above supports macOS Big Sur (10.16)
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 3.48.8668.1933 (Apr 9, 2020)

  • The “Sync only these folders” list will load more quickly, especially for users with many folders to sync.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 3.47.8667.1399 (Jan 9, 2020)

  • Further support and bug fixes for macOS Catalina features. The most visible changes are new dialogs to guide users in confusing privacy protection scenarios.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 3.46.6892.9358 (Sep 24, 2019)

  • Аѕ оf thіѕ vеrѕіоn, Васkuр аnd Ѕуnс wоn’t ѕtаrt оn ОЅ Х 10.9 Маvеrісkѕ. Оldеr vеrѕіоnѕ оf Васkuр аnd Ѕуnс ѕtіll run оn 10.9 Маvеrісkѕ, but аrе nо lоngеr ѕuрроrtеd. Uѕеrѕ wіll bе рrоmрtеd tо uрgrаdе tо 10.10 Yоѕеmіtе оr nеwеr.
  • Fіхеd аn іѕѕuе whеrе uѕеrѕ соuldn’t dіѕаblе соntехt mеnu іtеmѕ оn mасОЅ.
  • Fіхеd аn іѕѕuе whеrе ѕоmе UЅВ dеvісеѕ wеrеn’t dеtесtеd bу Васkuр аnd Ѕуnс.
  • Іntrоduсеd а сlеаrеr еrrоr mеѕѕаgе fоr fіlеѕ thаt саn’t bе соріеd.
  • Аddіtіоnаl bug fіхеѕ аnd реrfоrmаnсе іmрrоvеmеntѕ.

New in Google Drive 3.43.1584.4446 (Oct 16, 2018)

  • As of this version, Backup and Sync won’t start on OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Older versions of Backup and Sync still run on 10.9 Mavericks, but are no longer supported. Users will be prompted to upgrade to 10.10 Yosemite or newer.
  • Fixed an issue where users couldn’t disable context menu items on macOS.
  • Fixed an issue where some USB devices weren’t detected by Backup and Sync.
  • Introduced a clearer error message for files that can’t be copied.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 3.42.9747.1898 (Jun 1, 2018)

  • Backup and Sync will no longer ask to sync deletes of metadata files within Apple Photos libraries.
  • Fixed an issue where the Windows 10 April 2018 Update caused Backup and Sync to lose its configuration settings, forcing users to sign in and reconfigure Backup and Sync.
  • The case of a customer folder is now preserved when reading from user_setup.config.
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Google Drive 3.41.9267.0638 (Jun 1, 2018)

  • Fixed an issue where HEIF and HEIC files (High Efficiency Image Format files) were not visible in Google Photos. Users who previously synced all file types, however, still won’t see their existing HEIF and HEIC files in Google Photos
  • Fixed an issue where some users were not able to add additional folders to sync
  • Users can now choose to sync subfolders of ~/Library on macOS and %UserProfile%AppData on Windows. An exception is that subfolders of ~/Library/Application Support/Google and %UserProfile%AppDataLocalGoogle can’t be selected
  • Fixed an issue where some native applications did not appear in the list of available applications to open files with when browsing Drive on the web
  • Fixed an issue on macOS High Sierra where users experienced a delay in seeing recently taken screenshots on their desktop
  • Increased responsiveness when deleting photos that could not be converted to High Quality
  • Fixed an issue causing sync status icons to not appear for some users on Windows

New in Google Drive 3.40.8921.5350 (Jun 1, 2018)

  • Fixed an issue where Backup and Sync crashed with error 22E46FB1.

New in Google Drive 3.40.8839.2105 (Jun 1, 2018)

  • Backup and Sync now distributes as a 64-bit executable on Windows. If your operating system is 64-bit, Backup and Sync will upgrade to 64-bit seamlessly. Backup and Sync will continue to run as a 32-bit process on 32-bit systems
  • When copying a link to your clipboard, Backup and Sync now displays a dialog with the current link sharing setting
  • Fixed an issue on macOS where Backup and Sync crashed when a synced file had emojis in the file name
  • Fixed issues where Backup and Sync crashed with error EF31B9F9 or B3FD5B23
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements

New in Google Drive 1.11.4865.2530 (Jul 31, 2013)

  • What's New:
  • Shortcuts for Google Docs, Sheets and Slides — These will be added to the desktop and start menu for new users and to the start menu for existing users. These shortcuts will make it easy for users to use Docs, Sheets, and Slides to create and edit documents.
  • Improved setup — When setting up Drive, users can now use an arbitrary name for their sync directory. This prevents users from mistakenly creating a Google Drive folder within a Google Drive folder, and it offers more flexibility about where the Google Drive folder is installed on their systems.
  • Speed and performance enhancements
  • What's Fixed:
  • Other bug fixes and enhancements.

New in Google Drive 1.10.4769.0632 (Jun 19, 2013)

  • What's New:
  • Sync status overlay icon — New, more accurate and reliable sync status icons show you the status of each file you're syncing.
  • What's Fixed:
  • Stability improvements — Due to a number of improvements, you'll run into fewer cases of Google Drive crashing suddenly or stopping in the middle of uploading files.
  • More efficient use of CPU and speedier pre-upload time — Large sets of items dropped into your local Google Drive folder will upload faster and more efficiently.
  • Further memory optimizations — Previous versions of Google Drive consumed excess memory when moving or deleting files from the local Google Drive folder. This is no longer the case.

New in Google Drive 1.9.4536.8202 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • What's New:
  • Right-click menu — Now, when you right-click an item in your Google Drive folder, you'll see a menu that allows you to share or view the file on drive.google.com.
  • Offline access to Google documents — Have Google Chrome installed? If so, you’ll be able to access your most recent Google documents on drive.google.com, even while offline. Simply open any Google document from your local Google Drive folder and Chrome will display the file for you to edit. Your changes will be synced when you reconnect to the Internet.
  • Faster download — Downloads now take about 50% less time. For accounts with many small files, the speed improvement is even more pronounced.
  • What's Fixed:
  • Smarter delete dialogs — In version 1.8, we added delete confirmation dialogs, which alerted users when items moved out of local Google Drive folders were moved to the trash. The dialogs were susceptible to false positives, though, because programs like Microsoft Word sometimes create and then delete temporary files. In this release, we’ve restricted these messages to folders you've created in Drive, as well as Google documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and drawings.

New in Google Drive 1.8.4357.4863 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • What's New:
  • 5x faster restart time — Upon restart, Google Drive scans for any changes you made while not connected. This process is now 5x faster.
  • Reduced CPU usage — There will be decreased CPU usage during uploads and downloads.
  • Facilitated the sync log process — When you run into a problem, it will now be easier to share your log information with Google support.
  • Reduced memory usage — Google Drive now uses roughly 50 percent less memory to perform the same tasks.
  • What's Fixed:
  • “Unable to connect” errors — There will always be legitimate circumstances when Drive cannot connect due to Internet connectivity, but we've reduced the number of circumstances in which this would arise.
  • Deleting folders will maintain their hierarchy — In some cases, deleting a folder would cause the subfolders to lose their structure. That will no longer be the case.

New in Google Drive 1.7.4018.3496 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • What's New:
  • Google Forms and Apps Script File extensions — Google Forms and Apps Script files will be represented as .gform and .gscript files respectively.
  • Rename Google Drive folder more easily — Renaming the Google Drive folder now more reliably pops up a dialog to ask where you moved the folder.
  • Delete warning — We've added a warning that you’ll see when you move files out of the Google Drive folder on your desktop. The warning lets you know that moving files out of your Drive folder will cause them to be put in the trash online.
  • What’s Fixed:
  • Inaccurate file sync status overlays — In prior releases, the client would display a green checkmark on files that had not yet successfully synced. This is no longer the case.
  • Additional diagnostics — In order to better diagnose performance related issues, additional diagnostics are now captured and send to Google if you have opted to send Google anonymous usage statistics.

New in Google Drive 1.6.3837.2778 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • What's New:
  • Upload speed improvements — Users should now see faster upload speeds for many common file types, including .jpg and .png image files.
  • New welcome screen during setup — When starting Google Drive for the first time, a new welcome screen provides additional context before asking you to sign in.
  • Streamlined installation for users without Google accounts — If installing Google Drive without a Google account, you can now create a new account from within the installation flow and use that account to sign in to Google Drive, in one step.
  • What’s Fixed:
  • Closing the Google Drive for Mac/PC application now completes more quickly. — Issue: The way the sync client closed XMPP connections caused delays when exiting. Resolution: Requests to exit Google Drive for Mac/PC should now complete more quickly.
  • Users no longer need to resync content after being disconnected. — Issue: Users disconnected from Drive for any reason (such as Drive being disabled within an organization) would be forced to log out and resync their content when reconnected. Resolution: When disconnected from Drive, the user’s sync client is now paused until the user can resolve the issue.