Files by Google

4.4
8.36M reviews
5B+
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Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

Free up space on your device with cleaning recommendations
🔍 Find files faster with search and simple browsing
↔️ Quickly share files offline with Quick Share
☁️ Back up files to the cloud to save space on your device
🔒 Secure your files with a non-device lock

Free up space
Easily see how much space is left on your device, SD card and USB drive. Free up space by finding old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, clearing cache, and more.

Find files faster
Save time looking for photos, videos, and documents on your phone. Search quickly or browse your GIFs or share that video you downloaded recently. Sort files by size to understand what’s taking up space.

Fast & secure file sharing
Share photos, videos, apps, and more to Android and Chromebook devices around you with Quick Share. Files transfer quickly, with speeds up to 480 Mbps, even without an internet connection. Transfers are private and secured with end-to-end encryption.

Secure your files
Keep your sensitive files safe with a PIN or pattern that can be different from your device lock.

Play offline media
Listen to your music or watch your videos with advanced controls like playback speed, shuffle, and more.

Back up files
Move your files to Google Drive or an SD card to save space on your device. You can also share to other cloud storage apps on your device.

Get smart recommendations
Get helpful suggestions to save space, protect your device, and more. Your recommendations get smarter the more you use the app.

It’s efficient and effective
The Files by Google app uses less than 20 MB of storage on your device, it’s easy to use, and has no ads.
Updated on
Apr 7, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

4.4
8.12M reviews
Nameer Ahmed
April 19, 2025
Worst file manager compared to others. I have two other file managers that work perfectly and open files quickly. Google Files used to be good, but now it doesn't open images at all. I've tried many times, but it just won't open any images. Please fix this issue. Also, since the recent update, I can’t select multiple images anymore.
29 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
April 20, 2025
Hi Nameer. Please provide more information about the issue such as steps to replicate, screenshot of the error etc through this form g.co/help/filesbygoogle for us to investigate further. Appreciate your patience!
SABINA YEASMIN (YEASHU)
March 11, 2025
Files by Google is a smart and efficient app for managing storage and organizing files. It helps clean up junk, free up space, and find documents easily. The built-in file-sharing feature works fast without the internet. Its simple interface makes navigation smooth and hassle-free. A must-have app for keeping your phone clutter-free and optimized!
2,788 people found this review helpful
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Frozengeckolover
April 19, 2025
I used this app for 5 minutes, and I hate it! There is no way to add folder shortcuts to the home screen, no way to customize the order of folder hubs on the launch page, and the search function is only available on the first screen. The default file manager on my outdated LG G6 (running android 9) could do these things, why can't the latest Google app do these things? UPDATE: I just tried File Manager +. Love it. Simple layout, easy to use, great features. Google should take a look at this app.
4 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
April 20, 2025
Hi there. Please let us know if there's any specific feedback you'd like to share to help us improve through this form g.co/help/filesbygoogle. Thanks!

What’s new

- You can now use Quick Share directly from the home page to send or receive files. Currently rolling out.
- Bug fixes and other improvements.