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Last updated Feb 19, 2026

Download File

UiPath.GSuite.Activities.DownloadFileConnections

Description

Saves a specified file to your computer.

Scopes

This activity requires the following scopes:

OR

Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration

  • Google Drive connection - The connection for the Google Workspace account to use in the activity.
  • File to download - The file to be saved. Browse the Google Drive folders and select a file to be saved. Use the See more button menu to switch to Use variable (IResource type) or Url or ID input (String) modes.
    • If you select Use variable, you can use the output variable from other activities, such as For Each File/Folder.
    • Select the Reload File Data option if you've modified your folders and need to retrieve the latest data.
Properties

Options

  • Download Spreadsheets as - Specifies the conversion format when saving a Google Spreadsheet. By default, PDF Document is selected.

  • Download Documents as - Specifies the conversion format when saving a Google Document. By default, PDF Document is selected.

  • Download Presentations as - Specifies the conversion format when saving a Google Presentation. By default, PDF Document is selected.

  • Download Drawings as - Specifies the conversion format when saving a Google Drawing. By default, PDF Document is selected.

  • Destination path - The path where to save the downloaded file.

  • If a file already exists - Choose what is the expected behavior when a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder. Select one of the following options:

    • Replace
    • Don't replace
    • Auto rename

    The default option is Don't replace.

Output

  • File - The downloaded file. Automatically generated output variable. You can use it as it is or save it with a different name. In addition, you can use this in other activities, for example, in Download File.
For more details, make sure you also check the following resources:
  • Description
  • Scopes
  • Project compatibility
  • Configuration

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