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  • v1.9.7

v1.9.7

What’s new in the 1.9.7 version:

  • Download Manager in Folder Tools
  • Image Kit Sidebar

Bug fixes:

  • Docs AI fixes
  • OCR button
  • other small fixes
  • Getting Started
    • How do I upload files?
    • How do I delete uploaded files?
    • How do I insert files from Google Drive folders?
    • How do I view my file upload history?
    • How To Install FileDrop
    • How to extract text from PDF files with FileDrop
    • How to extract text from Images in Google Sheets with FileDrop
    • Where do I see the files I've uploaded?
    • Settings for Sheets
    • How to use FileDrop on an Android or iPad tablet
    • Select and insert multiple (bulk) files in your Google Sheet
    • List and Insert all files (bulk) in a Google Drive folder in a Spreasheet
    • How to share uploaded files?
    • Files Access Setting - Permissions and Sharing
    • How to Insert Multiple Links In A Cell
    • Insert multiple files alphabetically (bulk)
    • How to change the upload folder
    • Collaboration: enable other users to add files to your Google Drive or a shared folder
    • How do I insert images in Sheet cells?
    • Bulk OCR - text extraction from image and PDF
    • Where are my files uploaded?
    • How to open FileDrop
    • Enable AI & Paid Features
    • How to get the Folder ID
    • Transfer File Ownership
    • Bulk Upload - Insert Options
    • Drive Tab Options
    • Add Files From URL
    • Free Plan Limits
    • FileDrop Add-on Requirements
  • Common Errors and Solutions
    • Files do not upload or getting errors
    • I paid but my license is not upgraded
    • I've installed FileDrop but I don't see it in my Extensions menu
    • I am getting a 403, 400 error
    • Any person who can edit my document cannot see or open the files I add - Grant Access to Files
    • Files are not uploaded in the order I selected
    • Images don't show when exporting Sheets as PDF
    • I get an error that I need to upgrade or enable AI
    • Images don't show when exporting Sheets as Excel XLSX
    • Google Domain Sharing and Permissions
    • Warning: Some formulas are trying to send and receive data from external parties
    • Images inserted with the IMAGE function are not available offline
    • Adding or Removing Add-ons in Google Sheets, Docs or Slides
    • App is Blocked
  • Features
    • Rename Files in Google Sheets
    • Folder Tools Email Report
    • Copy Files and Folders
    • Preview files
    • Folder File Monitor
    • Share Files In Bulk
    • Image Kit Sidebar
    • Folder Tools Sidebar
    • OCR Button - Extract Text
    • Download Manager
    • Save Selection as PNG and Send
    • Create Folders in Bulk
    • Embed Images in Cells
    • Camera Modal - Scanner
    • List files in bulk from Google Drive folder
    • Find Duplicates
    • File Renamer Pro
    • Exif Extractor
    • Save Formulas Values as Text
    • List Folders From Google Drive
  • Account and Payments
    • How do I upgrade to Premium?
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    • How do I add users to my Business+ account?
    • I need to change my FileDrop Pro license email
    • What is your refund policy?
    • What payment methods do you accept?
    • How to pause my subscription?
    • How do I change my pricing plan
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    • Is my data safe?
    • Why do you need access to all those permissions?
    • Is FileDrop Safe?
    • Google Disclosure
  • Changelog
    • Releases 1.0-1.5
    • FileDrop Release 1.6
    • v1.6.1
    • v1.7
    • v1.8
    • v1.8.3
    • v1.9
    • v1.9.1
    • v1.9.3
    • v1.9.4
    • v1.9.6
    • v1.9.7
    • v1.9.8
    • v1.9.8.1
    • v1.9.8.5
    • v1.9.9.1

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  • v1.6.1
  • v1.7
  • v1.8

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Learn

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  • The Best Ways to Insert a PDF into a Google Doc
  • How to Insert Images in Google Sheets Cell The Easy Way
  • How to Attach or Insert a PDF File to a Google Sheets Cell: The Easy Way [2026 Guide]
  • How To Request and Receive Files In Google Drive – No Google Login Needed
  • Bulk Create Folders in Google Drive with Google Sheets

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