Since this copy is technically a "new" file owned by you, it won't have the shared file's download restriction. Right-click your copy and select .
Create a (give it any name) and click "Add" to place the shortcut inside. Download the Entire Folder: Go back to "My Drive." tutorial-to-bypass-google-drive-limit
If the file is small enough to fit within your remaining personal storage limit (usually 15GB for free accounts), you can use this simpler method: Right-click the file and select Since this copy is technically a "new" file
If you can't see the "Organize" menu directly on the shared link, click the three dots (More actions) and select "Add to Starred" . Create a Shortcut: Go to your main Google Drive. If you starred it, find the file in the "Starred" tab. Right-click the file, select Organize , then Add Shortcut . Place it in a New Folder: Choose "My Drive" as the location. Download the Entire Folder: Go back to "My Drive
This is currently the most effective workaround. By moving a shortcut of the file into a new folder on your drive and downloading the folder itself, you force Google to zip the file and bypass the individual file quota.
Google creates a brand new version of the file in your personal "My Drive."
