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PCVITA software to migrate PC files and folders to Google Drive on Windows
File System to Google Drive Migrator
PCVITA File System to Google Drive Migration Tool transfers files and folders from your PC to My Drive or a Shared Drive of your Google business account. Select folders under My Computer, filter by file type, date or size and start the job. Folder hierarchy stays as on your PC. Demo edition migrates 5 GB at no cost and the full edition costs $0.25 per GB.
- Input
- PC folders under My Computer
- Output
- My Drive or Shared Drive in Google Drive
- Keeps
- Folder hierarchy and file metadata
- Controls
- Three filters for types, dates and sizes
Hidden files and folders move too. Delta Migration sends only new data in your next job. See all features. Moving data between Google accounts? Open Google Drive Migration Tool. Saving Google Workspace mail? Open Google Workspace Backup Tool.
How PC Files and Folders Reach Google Drive
Your folders go in from My Computer. Selected files come out in Google Drive with the same folder hierarchy.
My Computer
Drives and folders on your PC
- PDF, images, docs, Excel sheets and drawings
- Hidden items too
- Folders you select in the tree
PCVITA Migration Tool
Works on your Windows machine
- Type, date and size filters
- Delta Migration for new data
- Live progress dashboard
Google Drive
Your own or team storage
- Folder hierarchy kept
- New folder option in the tool
- Migration, Detailed and Failed reports
- 1ConnectAdd your JSON file, activate your domain and enter your Google account email.
- 2SelectChoose the folders and set the filters you need.
- 3MigrateSelect the destination, start and open your report.
Transfer Files From PC to Google Drive in 6 Steps
Six screens from Settings to a finished migration. Select a step to see its screen or open the full walkthrough in the Software Guide.
Step 1. Add Your Google Project JSON File
Launch the tool with Run as Administrator and click Settings at the bottom left. Open Google Project Settings, click Browse, open your JSON file and click Save.
Step 2. Activate Your Domain
Click Activate New Domain and enter your activation code. Select Continue and click OK in the License Activated popup. Click Close at the bottom left to leave Settings.
Step 3. Select Folders From My Computer
Expand My Computer to see your drives and folders. Select the folders to migrate to Google Drive and click Next. Close any open files first.
Step 4. Apply Optional Filters
Use the three optional filters to narrow the data. Set Include or Exclude File Types, Include Created or Modified Date and Include File Size, then continue.
Step 5. Connect Google Drive and Choose the Destination
Enter your business account email and click Connect. Choose Shared Drive for team data or My Drive for your own storage.
Step 6. Start the Migration
Click the Create New Folder icon at the top right if you need a new folder. Select the folder and click Start. Live dashboard counts your files until the Migration Completed message shows.
Free demo, enough to move your first 5 GB to Google Drive.
Features to Migrate PC Files to Google Drive
What PCVITA does with your desktop data, grouped by task.
Moves Any File Type From Your PC
Select the folders once and send every file type to Google Drive in a single job.
Every Type of Data
PDF files, images, docs, Excel sheets, presentations and drawings all go to Google Drive in one shot.
Folder Tree Selection
Open the My Computer tree and select the drives or folders you need. Nothing outside your selection moves.
Hidden Files and Folders
Hidden items inside your selected folders migrate with the rest of the data.
Folder Hierarchy Kept
Google Drive shows the folder structure you had on your PC after the job.
Metadata Kept Intact
File metadata stays with every file during the transfer.
Filters Data by Type, Date and Size
Migrate only the files you need and leave the rest on your PC.
File Type Filter
Type extensions separated by commas. Examples are .pdf and .docs. Include them to move only those types or exclude them to skip those types.
Created or Modified Date
Set a From and To date and filter on the created date or the modified date.
Include File Size
Set a size with Greater or Equal, Less or Equal or Size Range.
Filters Work Together
Apply one filter or all three before you select the destination.
No Size Limit From the Tool
PCVITA sets no file size limit on the migration. Google Drive sets its own limits, listed below.
Connects to Google Drive and Sets the Destination
Sign in with your business account email and choose where the files land.
Business Account Connection
Click Connect after you enter your business account email.
Two Destination Choices
Select My Drive for your own storage or Shared Drive for team data.
Create New Folder
Create a new folder in Google Drive from the tool and migrate straight into it.
Domain Activation
Activate your domain once in Settings with your activation code.
JSON File in Settings
Browse to the file from your Google project and save it.
Tracks Progress and Creates Reports
Watch the job live and keep a record when it ends.
Live Progress Dashboard
Total Files, In progress Files, Completed Files and Failed Count update on screen with the file path and status.
Migration Completed Message
A message tells you when the job ends so you can generate your report.
Three Reports
Create a Migration Report, a Detailed Report and a Failed Report.
CSV Report Option
Save the report in CSV format with the success count, source file path and fail count.
Delta Migration
Start the next job on new and changed files only and skip files already migrated.
Test these options on your PC files. Demo edition migrates 5 GB.
Google Drive Limits to Know Before You Migrate
Four points from Google help pages, matched with the steps in PCVITA software.
- 1
Drive Takes Files up to 5 TB
Google states you can upload and synchronize files up to 5 TB in size. PCVITA sets no file size limit of its own, so Google decides the ceiling for a single file.
- 2
750 GB per User in 24 Hours
Google states any user can upload and copy 750 GB to Drive within 24 hours. Users who reach it cannot upload or copy more files until the limit refreshes, so plan a large migration with that number in mind.
- 3
Shared Drives Belong to the Team
Google describes shared drives as spaces where files belong to the team instead of an individual. PCVITA lists My Drive and Shared Drive on its destination screen, so you decide who owns the data.
- 4
Key Files Download Once
Google Cloud states that you cannot download a service account key file again after the first download and tells you to store keys in a secure location. PCVITA asks for a JSON file in Google Project Settings, so keep your copy safe.
Prepare Before You Migrate Desktop Files
Seven checks before your first job. Go through them, then start the tool.
- Get your JSON file. PCVITA needs a Google Developer Project and asks you to browse to its file in Settings.
- Keep your activation code ready for the domain you migrate to.
- Check Windows and hardware. Your PC needs 100 MB free disk space and 4 GB RAM is recommended.
- Launch with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7.
- Close open files in the folders you select before the job starts.
- Choose My Drive or a Shared Drive and note your business account email.
- Test the demo first. Download the PCVITA migrator demo and migrate up to 5 GB.
System lines match the Specifications table below and the Google points follow the pages in the Sources.
Google Drive Migrator Pricing
Free demo first, then pay $0.25 per GB. Demo edition caps the data you migrate.
Demo Edition
Free
Migrate 5 GB of PC files to Google Drive
- Data limit5 GB per domain
- FiltersIncluded
- Migration reportIncluded
Version 4.0.1, 9.15 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$0.25 per GB
Migrate your PC data with no migration cap
- Data limitNone
- BillingPer GB migrated
- DeliveryElectronic delivery
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in both editions Same filters and reports, only the data limit and the price differ
- Every File Type
- Date Filter
- File Type Filter
- Include File Size
- Migration Report
- Delta Migration
- Folder Hierarchy Kept
- Windows 10 and Older Versions
Migration Tool Specifications
Version, system needs and migration options in one place.
| Version | 4.0.1 |
|---|---|
| File size | 9.15 MB |
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8 and 7 (32 and 64 bit) and Windows Server 2012 |
| Prerequisites | Run as Administrator, a Google Developer Project and an activation code for your domain |
| Hardware | Intel Pentium 1 GHz processor (x86 or x64) or equivalent, 4 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | 5 GB of data |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery after payment |
| Source | Drives and folders under My Computer on your PC |
|---|---|
| Destination | My Drive or Shared Drive of a Google Drive business account |
| File types | Every type, including PDF, images, docs, Excel sheets and drawings |
| Filters | File types, a date range for created or modified files and file size |
| Hierarchy | Folder structure and metadata kept |
| Hidden data | Hidden items migrate with the rest |
| Repeat jobs | Delta Migration for new and changed files |
| Reports | Migration Report, Detailed Report and Failed Report with a CSV option |
Migration Tool vs Google Drive Upload
Google Help covers the New button on drive.google.com. PCVITA adds filters, hierarchy and reports, so compare both routes for your data.
| Point | Google Drive Upload (Google Help) | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Go to drive.google.com and select New | Settings, then your PC folders |
| Data selection | Select File upload or Folder upload | Select folders in the My Computer tree |
| Filters | Not in the Google upload steps | Type, date and file size filters |
| Single file size | 5 TB set by Google | No size limit set by the tool |
| Daily volume | 750 GB per user in 24 hours set by Google | Full edition sets no migration cap |
| Destination | Your Drive on drive.google.com | My Drive or Shared Drive |
| New data only | Not in the Google upload steps | Delta Migration |
| Records | Not in the Google upload steps | Migration, Detailed and Failed reports |
Upload steps come from Upload files and folders (Google Drive Help). Limits come from Storage and upload limits for Google Workspace. PCVITA facts come from the feature and specification sections of this page.
Check Your Google Account Before a Large Job
- Google lists 750 GB as the amount one user can upload and copy to Drive in 24 hours.
- Users who reach that limit wait until it refreshes before they upload or copy more.
- Google sets 5 TB as the single file ceiling.
- Files in a shared drive belong to the team, so select Shared Drive when your team owns the data.
- Save your JSON key file when Google creates it because Google does not offer a second download.
Find Settings, the filters and every migration screen in the Software Guide.
Sources for Google Drive Facts Google pages behind the points on this page
- Google Drive HelpUpload files and folders
- Google WorkspaceStorage and upload limits for Google Workspace
- Google WorkspaceLearn about shared drives
- Google CloudCreate and delete service account keys
PC to Google Drive Migration FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during a file migration, grouped by topic.
Working and filters How the tool behaves during the migration
How do I send desktop files to Google Drive with PCVITA?
Six steps move your PC files to Google Drive.
- Step 1. Add your JSON file in Settings.
- Step 2. Activate your domain with the activation code.
- Step 3. Select folders under My Computer.
- Step 4. Apply the optional filters.
- Step 5. Connect your Google account and choose the destination.
- Step 6. Select the folder, click Start and generate your report.
Where do I add my JSON file?
In Settings at the bottom left. Open Google Project Settings, click Browse, open the JSON file and click Save. Your Google Developer Project supplies that file.
Can I migrate only certain file types to Google Drive?
Yes. File type filter takes extensions you type, separated by commas. Examples are .pdf and .docs. Include them to move only those types or exclude them to skip those types.
Can I filter files by date or size before the migration?
Yes. Date filter sets a From and To range on the created date or the modified date. Size filter offers Greater or Equal, Less or Equal and Size Range.
Can I send only new files in my next job?
Yes, with Delta Migration. Your next job exports only new or modified data, so files already in Google Drive do not move again.
Which reports does the tool create?
Three reports. After the Migration Completed message, generate a Migration Report, a Detailed Report and a Failed Report. You can save the report in CSV format with the success count, source file path and fail count.
Demo and price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo migrate?
It migrates 5 GB of data. Demo edition applies per domain and includes the filters and the report, so you test the full flow before you buy.
How much does the full edition cost?
$0.25 per GB. Full edition removes the 5 GB demo limit. Electronic delivery brings your licence after payment and a 30 day guarantee covers the purchase.
Does the tool limit file size or total data?
No. PCVITA sets no file size limit and full edition sets no migration cap. Google Drive keeps its own limits of 5 TB per file and 750 GB per user in 24 hours.
Where do I enter my activation code?
In Settings. Click Activate New Domain, enter the activation code and select Continue. Click OK in the License Activated popup and close Settings.
Compatibility and accounts Windows versions, destinations and Google accounts
Which Windows versions does the tool support?
Windows 10, 8 and 7 in 32 and 64 bit and Windows Server 2012. Your PC needs 100 MB free disk space and 4 GB RAM is recommended.
Can I migrate PC files to a Shared Drive?
Yes. Destination screen offers My Drive and Shared Drive. Select Shared Drive when your team owns the files.
Do I need administrator rights?
Yes. Launch the tool with Run as Administrator on Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7.
Can I move photos, Excel sheets and PDF files?
Yes. PCVITA migrates every file type, so photos from any folder, Excel sheets, docs, presentations, drawings and PDF files all reach Google Drive.
Which Google account do I need?
You need a Google Drive business account. Enter its email on the Connect screen. You also need a Google Developer Project with its JSON file and an activation code for your domain.
Question not answered here? Ask on Live Chat or write to us from the Contact Us page.
Reviews From Verified Buyers
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what buyers wrote after their migration.
I have been using the File System to G Drive Migrator for a while now and I would suggest it to every user who wants to transfer files from PC to Google Drive. The feature to Include Created or Modified Date has made it so much easier for me and my colleagues to export the files as per date-range. A big thanks to the developer team of this tool.
When I received the task to transfer files from desktop to Google Drive for the entire data of my team, I had no clue about it. My boss suggested this File System to G Drive Migration software and it made the work so much easier for me. I could export the data in minutes and without any troubles. The data hierarchy was maintained and no risk of corruption or loss was encountered.
GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.
DownloadAtoZ: 5 star award badge for PCVITA software. See every badge on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways on Migrating Desktop Files
Short version of this page.
- Source and destination. PCVITA moves your PC folders to My Drive or a Shared Drive.
- Filters. Three filters migrate only the data you need.
- Repeat jobs. Delta Migration sends only new and changed files and three reports record every job.
- Setup. Add your JSON file and activate your domain before you select folders.
- Demo and price. Free demo migrates 5 GB and the full edition costs $0.25 per GB with 30 days money back.
Migrate Your First 5 GB to Google Drive Free
Download the demo, connect your Google Drive business account and move 5 GB of PC files before you buy the full edition.
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