How Long Does It Take To Process A Video On Google Drive

how long does it take to process a video on Google Drive

Google Drive is cloud-based storage developed by Google. It is a file storage and synchronization service which was launched back on April 24 of 2012. Whenever you make a Google Account, you are provided with 15 GB of cloud storage for free. 


This storage gets used by Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos, Email attachments, however, it is not limited to that. You can use Google Drive also to upload personal data or simply use it as a backup for your pictures and videos. Also, you can access your Drive through any smartphone, tablet, or computer.




How long does it take to process a video on Google Drive 

Let us get to the topic at hand now. There are a lot of things to consider when answering the question ‘how long does it take to process a video on Google Drive. After uploading a video onto Google Drive, another step needs to be completed in order for you to be able to open or download it… this extra step is called Processing.


Processing a video means converting it into different resolution, formats, codecs etc. so you can play it on different devices which all most likely differ. Processing can be almost be used synonymously with converting.

How Long Does It Take To Process A Video On Google Drive


Now that we know what Processing means, how long does it take? Well, that depends upon the following factors:

Internet Connection

This one should come as a surprise to no one that your internet connection plays a massive role in determining how long will google Drive take to upload your video. If you have a high-speed internet connection, it will not take much time. Thus, logically, if you have a potato internet connection, even a video that is small in size will take a longer time to process.

Size of the files

The size of the video that you are going to be uploading also adds to the amount of time it will take to process it. The bigger the size of your video, the longer it will take. Very self-explanatory. That is why, if it is taking a long time uploading a video, sometimes people cut it into multiple, smaller pieces in order to upload it faster. It is a hassle, no doubt but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.

The device you are using

The device that you are using also is a factor in assuming how long it will take for Google Drive to process the video. By your device mattering, I am not suggesting that your phone or tablet will be slower than your PC or Laptop.


What I mean is the processor and overall speed of your device, the one that you are using to upload the video, will also play a role. A slow processor will take a longer time uploading and might even crash if it is not able to handle the load of the task. It does not happen often but can happen on very old and slow devices.

The Number of Files you are uploading

Consider this point to be an addition to the previous one. If your device is incapable of handling too much load, I suggest you upload videos 1 by 1. Trying to process multiple videos simultaneous will take a longer time as Google will verify them first individually and then upload them turn by turn so you are better off uploading them individually from the get-go.

Drive Update

If you are using tablets or smartphones, you might also want to keep your Drive app updated. An outdated app will always lack behind in terms of performance.

How to fix Google Drive Video Processing Error

Sometimes videos just get stuck at the processing stage, leaving you unable to open or download them. Wait it out a little, maybe a day if you have the time. However, if you cannot wait any longer, it is time to take matters into your own hands and fix this issue.

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  • You can share videos using offline methods. Using your phone via USB cable, you can share the video with another device. You can also use a Pendrive or hard disk if you got one of those.
  • If the above is not an option, you can also share files using a data transfer software to move the video from your device to another one.

Advantages of Google Drive

There are several Cloud-based storages services out there that provide you with some free storage, ability to share and backup files, some notable names are DropBox and Apple's iCloud service. So, that brings the question, what makes Google Drive so much better? The answer is Google Drive has many built-in integrations with their other products and services and offers a ton of useful collaborative tools.

Advantages Of Google Drive

Conclusion

Google Drive is a fantastic service! In this day and age where more and more devices are removing SD card slots, cloud-based storages software are becoming more and more useful and the fact that you get 15 GB of free data for nothing but making a Google account is awesome.


It is a misconception that it takes forever to upload a video on Google Drive. It majorly depends upon the factors I mentioned above: Internet speed, device processor, file size, the number of files being uploaded and updating of the Drive app if you are using your smartphone or tablet. If all those factors are good, it should not take much time. I hope this article helped!

Stefan
 

Stefan is a software engineer who graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2016 and currently living in San Francisco, California. He works in the leading media software industry who is quite an expert in computer manufacturing, systems development, imaging software and document management systems, and consulting. He is so passionate about computers, sports and photography and shares his knowledge by reviewing products at Yournabe.

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