Alex Dumitru

Alex is the founder of FileDrop and the HeadwayApps software suite. He loves relaxing on the beach and enjoys multiple espressos per day.

Import and Translate PDF Files into Google Sheets with FileDrop

Import and Translate PDF Files into Google Sheets with FileDrop

Today I’m going to guide you through a straightforward method for importing PDF files into Google Sheets. We’re going to use FileDrop, a versatile add-on that can be installed from the Google Workspace marketplace. It’s available for Google Sheets, Docs and Slides and has some pretty cool features. Step 1: Starting FileDrop and Uploading a […]

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How to Batch Rename Files from Google Drive with Google Sheets and FileDrop

If you are looking to rename files in bulk that are in a Google Drive folder and you want to do it quickly this solution is for you.  You can rename files in batches for hundreds of files at once with this easy method. To rename the files in your Google Drive we are going

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List Files From A Google Drive Folder In Google Sheets Advanced

In the previous article, we covered how to list files from a Google Drive folder using the FileDrop extension in Google Sheets. However, there’s an advanced method available that offers even more features. We’re going to dive into this advanced method today. Note: To use this advanced feature, you need a premium account with FileDrop.

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List Files From A Google Drive Folder In Google Sheets

An Easy Way To List Files From A Google Drive Folder In Google Sheets

In this article, we’ll explore an easy trick that you can use to list files in a Google Drive folder. It’s an essential tool for maintaining organization and being aware of the content stored in a specific folder. This method is particularly useful for renaming files, but its applications extend far beyond that. Here is

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Free PDF Tools

We’ve added an awesome set of free PDF tools. You can perform various operations on PDF files, such as converting to Word, convert to images and more. Also, we’ve added a free OCR text extractor from PDFs and images. A list of what the Free PDF Tools can do: extract email from PDF free OCR

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FileDrop For Slides: Automatically Create Google Slides with AI, Translate and Add Images

I want to introduce you to a few exciting new features that we have just released for the Google Slides version of FileDrop. I’m pretty excited about these new additions and can’t wait to dive in, so let’s get started. New AI Integration The first feature I’d like to highlight is our new integration with

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Streamlining Collaboration: A Quick Guide to Sharing Files on Google Sheets

Effective collaboration is crucial in today’s interconnected work environment. Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides provide a seamless platform for teams to work together on various projects. To further optimize productivity, the FileDrop add-on allows users to upload files to a shared folder, ensuring that all collaborators can easily access necessary resources. This article offers a

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How to Save Files in Google Sheets

By default Google Sheets lacks the ability to store files directly within spreadsheet cells. However, the FileDrop add-on offers a convenient solution to this limitation. With FileDrop’s simple drag-and-drop interface, saving files in Google Sheets becomes a breeze. The files are automatically saved to your Google Drive, and a link to the file is inserted

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How To Insert Multiple Links In A Google Sheet Cell

We have recently introduced a new feature in FileDrop, which allows the users to add multiple links in a single Google Sheet cell. To do that, please install FileDrop first. Once you have FileDrop open it and go to the setting tab and selec the Multiple links in cell option, it will be saved automatically.

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