Store and stream movies on Google Drive – WP Newsify

Do you have a lot of movies on your computer? Want to watch them anytime and on any device? You’re in luck! Google Drive can do just that. It’s like your personal cloud cinema. All you need is a Google account and you are good to go.

Why use Google Drive for movies?

There are many reasons!

• Free storage: You get 15 GB free with every Google account.
• Easy access: Watch your movies on your phone, tablet, PC or smart TV.
• No ads: Unlike some streaming sites, Google Drive has no interruptions.
• Private viewing: Share only with who you want!

Step 1: Get your movies ready

Before uploading your favorite movies, make sure:

• They have a common format, such as .mp4, .movor .avi.
• The file size is less than 5TB (yes, that’s a lot!).
• You name them clearly. “Avengers_Endgame_2019.mp4” is much better than “movie1.mp4”.

For a tip: Use a folder to keep everything neat. You can give it a name “My films” or “Cloud cinema”.

Step 2: Upload movies to Google Drive

This part is super chill. This is how it works:

1. Go to Google Drive.
2. Click on the “+ New” button at the top left.
3. Select “Upload file”.
4. Choose the movie file on your computer.
5. Please wait while it uploads. Time for a snack!

Do you want to upload an entire folder of movies? Just select “Upload folder” instead of!

Step 3: Stream movies directly from Drive

Once your movie is uploaded, it’s ready to play. No downloads required!

1. Open your Google Drive and find your movie.
2. Double click to preview it.
3. Hit the play button, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!

Bonus: You can even adjust playback speed, enable closed captioning (if available) or cast to your TV if you’re using Chrome.

Step 4: Share Movies (If You Want)

You don’t have to keep all the fun to yourself. How to share:

1. Right-click the movie in Drive.
2. To elect “Part”.
3. You can type your friend’s email address or get a shareable link.

To remind: Sharing copyrighted movies may be illegal. Only share what you own or have permission to share.

Step 5: Create a personal movie library

Do you want something more exclusive? Organize your movies like a pro!

• Use folders: Divide by genre (action, comedy, science fiction).
• Color code folders: Right-click > Change Color. Make it beautiful!
• Use emojis: Give folders a name like 🎬 Movies – Action or 😂 Movies – Comedy for fun.

Your virtual movie shelf is now cooler than ever.

Check your phone or tablet

Movie night on the go? Simple!

1. Download the Google Drive app (Android and iOS).
2. Open it and log in.
3. Tap your movie and then tap play!

For a tip: Download the movie in the app to watch offline. Ideal for flights and road trips!

Watch on your Smart TV

This sounds nice, but it couldn’t be simpler.

• Use one Chromecast to cast from your laptop or phone.
• Or open Google Drive via the browser on your smart TV.

Play your movie, sit back and enjoy the cinema atmosphere at home!

Things to know

Google Drive has a few small limits:

• If a movie gets too many views at once, that can happen too temporarily blocked (more common when sharing with large groups).
• Example video player limit: Google Drive works well with most formats, but not all. If it doesn’t show a preview, you can still download it and open it in VLC.
• Using Google One? You can expand your storage up to 100 GB, 200 GB or even 2 TB. More space = more movies!

Quick summary

Here’s yours simple steps checklist:

1. Prepare your movie files.
2. Upload them to your Google Drive.
3. Click and watch wherever you are.
4. Organize your collection with folders and colors.
5. Share gently, stream with joy.

Final tips

• Use tags or numbers in file names to keep everything organized, such as “01_Iron_Man.mp4”.
• Back up your collection to an external hard drive, just in case.
• Discover player extensions such as “Drive Video Player” which allows you to stream in different formats.

That’s it! You are now the proud owner of your own cloud-based movie theater. Google Drive is flexible, private, and oh-so-convenient.

A movie night will never be the same again. 🎥🍿

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