Connect Google Drive to Google Sheets like Magic
How to Use Magical to Scrape Data from Google Drive to Google Sheets
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Scrape Data from Google Drive to Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide
With Magical, a robust Chrome extension, you can effortlessly transfer data from Google Drive to Google Sheets – no need for intricate integrations or coding. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to install the app and use it to transfer data from Google Drive to Google Sheets. Whether you're using Google Drive and Google Sheets for project management, data analysis, or general organization, Magical is the ideal tool to streamline your workflow.
More Google Drive integrations with Magical
What Google Drive data can you scrape
Magical enables you to scrape a wide array of data from Google Drive to Google Sheets. Here are some examples of the information you can extract:
File Name
File Type
Last Modified
Owner
And move more types of information by creating your own custom labels.
How to Scrape data from Google Drive to Google Sheets using Magical?
Now that you have the Magical Chrome extension installed, let's discuss how to transfer data from Google Drive to Google Sheets. Follow these steps:
Sign in to your Google account and open the Google Drive folder containing the files whose data you want to transfer. Tip: You can transfer data from multiple files at once, just open them in individual tabs!
Open Google Sheets, type "//" in an empty cell, and Magical will ask to connect to your Google account.
Open the Magical panel on a Google Drive file and click the “Transfer” button. Choose whether you transfer to a new Google Sheet or an existing one.
Now repeat that for any other Google Drive to Google Sheets transfers you want to do!
About Google Drive and Google Sheets
Google Drive, as a widely used cloud storage service, holds a wealth of data that can power various workflows. However, the challenge lies in the time-consuming task of moving data to systems that allow you to use the data like Google Sheets. By leveraging Magical, you can effortlessly transfer data from Google Drive to Google Sheets, significantly speeding up your workflows regardless of the task at hand.
Other ways to connect Google Drive and Google Sheets
Using Zapier
Zapier offers a smooth connection between Google Drive and Google Sheets, allowing for automatic data transfer between the two platforms without the need for coding. This integration offers a variety of triggers and actions, enabling you to automate workflows and save time
Using an API
An alternative way to integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets is by directly using their APIs. By integrating both APIs, you empower teams with real-time data insights, fostering improved communication and a superior user experience. To employ this method, refer to their respective API documentation.
Common Questions
WHAT IS MAGICAL
Magical is an agentic AI platform that deploys AI Employees to handle complex, end-to-end workflows across your systems—without APIs, integrations, or engineering lift. Instead of simple data extraction, Magical’s AI understands your workflows, navigates interfaces, makes decisions, and completes tasks just like a trained team member would.
Whether it’s moving data between applications, verifying information, completing multi-step processes, or monitoring queues, Magical automates work reliably and transparently. You can watch every click, see every decision, and trust that your AI Employees are completing work with accuracy, speed, and full auditability.
HOW TO INSTALL MAGICAL
The first step is to book a demo. Our team will walk you through how Magical’s AI Employees work, what’s possible for your organization, and where automation can have the biggest impact.
After the demo, you’ll be paired with a dedicated AI Deployment Engineer who will guide you through setting up your first automation. Most teams go live in about a week—no integrations, no IT lift, and no lengthy configuration. Just a clear workflow, a quick build, and your first AI Employee up and running.
