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See the types of upgrades and alternatives that help break these restrictions.","Google Drive is a popular cloud storage option that unfortunately has limited space on its basic account. However, you’re able to upgrade to more storage on Drive. If necessary, you can also switch to an alternative storage system. Here’s a complete guide detailing Google Drive storage limits. What are the storage limits for Google Drive? […]","Google Drive is a popular cloud storage option that unfortunately has limited space on its basic account. However, you’re able...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Drive is a popular cloud storage option that unfortunately has limited space on its basic account. However, you’re able to upgrade to more storage on Drive. If necessary, you can also switch to an alternative storage system. Here’s a complete guide detailing Google Drive storage limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-are-the-storage-limits-for-google-drive\">What are the storage limits for Google Drive?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fdrive\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive\u003C\u002Fa> offers an initial space limitation of 15GB. This 15GB is the amount of total storage a user receives from the entire contents of Drive plus Gmail. The cost of this entry level storage is free but if users wish to receive more storage space, there are monetary upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-to-increase-google-drive-storage\">How to increase Google Drive storage\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you run out of space on Google Drive, you’ll need to purchase an upgrade. To buy more space in Drive:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Navigate to Google in a web browser\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Sign in to your Google account\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click the ‘Google Apps’ selection (the divided square) in the top right corner\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click the ‘Account’ icon\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click ‘Manage storage’. It’s linked underneath the ‘Account storage’ section\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Scroll down until you see the upgrade plans. Choose the plan that’s right for you\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"559\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193220\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-11.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the settings section of Drive.\" class=\"wp-image-37136\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193220\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-11.png 976w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193220\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-11-450x258.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193220\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-11-768x440.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ‘Upgrade storage’ option allows you to create more space.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--how-to-clear-up-storage-space\">How to clear up storage space\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter the space upgrades you’ve selected, the eventuality is it will be filled. Rather than continuing to upgrade your limits, there’s other ways to create more storage room. The first step is to evaluate what types of things are taking up your space. Review your Drive storage to see what takes up the most space and what is essential\u002Fnon-essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you know which files you need to keep, it’s time to delete the unnecessary ones to create more storage space. There are different ways to do this, including deleting files by size. If you have specific files you wish to get rid of, simply put it into the ‘trash’. To permanently delete the file, empty the ‘trash’. You’ll now have more space within your Drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--which-upgrade-option-is-right-for-me\">Which upgrade option is right for me?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone’s usage is different, so make sure you’re signing up for the correct upgrade. The first thing to measure is how long it took you from initial signup (of Google Gmail, Drive, etc.) until you reached the cap of 15GB. If it has been over a year and you don’t foresee a vast increase in uploads and downloads to your storage space, the 100GB or 200GB options are your best bet.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195433\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-5.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of an external hard drive plugged into a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-24201\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195433\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-5.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195433\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-5-450x298.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195433\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-5-768x508.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose the upgrade size that works best for you.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’ve recently come into a massive uptick of space needs due to a change in your digital workloads, then it’s time to move from gigabytes to terabytes (GB to TB). Google offers a 2TB, 10TB, and 20TB option. Make sure you calculate how long it would take you at your current rate to reach 2TB and plan accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--alternatives-to-a-drive-upgrade\">Alternatives to a drive upgrade\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest reason to choose an alternative to Drive is if you’re trying to find storage for your business. There are enterprise-friendly \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fgoogle-drive-alternatives\u002F\">Google Drive alternatives\u003C\u002Fa> that help combat limited storage space. There are two options that make a lot of sense if this is the situation you find yourself in. The first is choosing to implement G Suite from Google. G Suite is a comprehensive storage tool that includes collaborative tools, as well as e-mail, calendars and different user management options. G Suite encompasses Gmail and Drive but it goes much further. This includes in its storage limitations, as it starts users off with a higher storage mark (30GB instead of 15). Consider G Suite when you need more comprehensive storage and collaborative enterprise tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"417\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195434\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-3.png\" alt=\"A picture of the Google buttons in a menu.\" class=\"wp-image-24196\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Drive has plenty of great features but it’s not right for everyone.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option is a storage management system that sorts files with higher functionality for retrieval, sharing and publishing. Canto \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F\">digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa> (DAM) gives companies a secure way to organize files in a central location. Its advanced features help team members locate specific files quickly. It’s a cloud-based system that is changing the way businesses store and share digital media. Consider DAM if you have a high volume of media assets that need to be shared interdepartmentally and efficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Drive is a great system for users just starting off with media storage. However, as your needs increase, upgrading or switching to an alternative program is a necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>",4,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193219\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-13.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193219\u002Fgoogle-drive-storage-limits-13-450x300.jpg","",533,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2025\u002F08\u002F28130920\u002Fsafeguard-billable-hours-feature-450x236.jpg",71044,"protect-billable-agency-hours-with-dam","Protect billable hours and drive agency profitability with DAM","Centralize assets, cut tedious tasks, and protect billable hours with a DAM platform that helps agencies save time, reduce rework, and increase profit.","\u002Fblog\u002Fprotect-billable-agency-hours-with-dam\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195012\u002Fglacier-storage-450x273.jpg",26557,"glacier-storage","Should I use Glacier Storage? Breaking down Amazon’s data storage solution","Amazon’s newest cloud storage tool Glacier is a fascinating entry into off-site cold data storage. Here’s why you should or shouldn’t use it.","\u002Fblog\u002Fglacier-storage\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193216\u002Fdigital-teams-450x281.jpg",37167,"digital-teams","Digital teams – What you really need to succeed","Digital teams are essential to companies looking to compete in highly technological fields. Learn how to build your teams as well as how they function.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdigital-teams\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789382230050]