Publish videos from Google Drive straight to YouTube
Stop waiting for downloads and push your new videos live faster.
Free Chrome Extension
Secure Google Sign-in
Fast File Transfers
How DriveTube Chrome Extension Works
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Install DriveTube on Chrome or Brave Browser
Make sure you're browsing under the same account that has access to your Google Drive and YouTube account.
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Log in to DriveTube
It's safe! We only access files that you give us the link to.
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Paste your Google Drive file or folder link
You can upload just a video file or a folder with 1 video plus 1-3 thumbnail images
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Click Upload to start the file transfer
Transfer times depend on video file size and your connection speed. We've made it as fast as we can!
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Stay on the page or minimize the window
DriveTube is designed to keep working in the background, but closing the extension window can pause tranfers.
It's best to just minimize the window if you have a large video.
Common Questions about DriveTube
How do I upload videos from Google Drive to YouTube?
Just install DriveTube, sign in with your Google account that matches your YouTube channel, pick a video from your Drive, add a title and description, and hit upload. That's it!
Do I need to download the video first?
Nope! DriveTube streams your video directly from Google Drive to YouTube. No downloading, no waiting, no filling up your hard drive.
Is DriveTube free to use?
Yes! DriveTube is completely free. You just need a Google account with access to both Drive and YouTube.
What's the maximum video size I can upload?
You can upload videos up to 256 GB or 12 hours long — whichever comes first. That's YouTube's limit, not ours!
Can I upload private or unlisted videos?
Absolutely. Choose from Public, Unlisted, or Private before you upload. We recommend Private or Unlisted so you can fill in the rest of your video info on YouTube before going public.
Does DriveTube store my videos or data?
Never. Everything stays between your browser and Google. We don't have servers, and we don't keep your stuff.
Why is my upload faster than usual?
DriveTube uses smart chunking and prefetching tech to speed things up as much as possible. Upload speeds can vary depending on your internet connection speed and other factors.
Can I add a title and description before uploading?
Of course! Fill in your video title, description, and privacy settings right in the extension before you hit upload. We made the title required to avoid YouTube pre-filling your title with your file name.
Can I add a title and description before uploading?
Of course! Fill in your video title, description, and privacy settings right in the extension before you hit upload. We made the title required to avoid YouTube pre-filling your title with your file name.
Does DriveTube work with shared Google Drive files?
Yes, as long as you have permission to view the file, you can upload it to your YouTube channel.
Is my Google account safe with DriveTube?
100%. We use Google's official OAuth system. We never see your password, and you can revoke access anytime from your Google account settings. DriveTube only accesses files that you submit for upload.
Publish videos from Google Drive straight to YouTube