Google Drive: Manage versions

Google Drive: Manage versions

You can update documents such as PDFs in Google Drive but keep the file share link and location the same.  This is helpful for documents that have been linked to from other websites and for documents that are updated often.

Upload a new version

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

  2. Click on the file you want to replace.

  3. Right click on the file and choose Manage versions.


  4. Click Upload new version.
Note: Previous versions can be restored up to 30 days after you upload a new version.

Download recent versions

You can download and keep old copies of PDF files, images, and other files stored in Google Drive.
  1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.

  2. Click on the file you want to download.

  3. Right click on the file and choose Manage versions.


  4. Next to the version you want to download, click More action (3 vertical dots)


  5. To save a copy to your computer, click Download.


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