About Files by Google
Files by Google is a smart file management app that helps you free up phone storage, find files faster, and share files offline with nearby people. The Clean feature identifies junk files, duplicate photos, old screenshots, large files, and backed-up media — with one-tap removal to reclaim space.
Browse files organized by type (images, videos, documents, audio, apps) or by storage location. The built-in media player handles videos and audio without needing another app. Document scanning creates PDFs from physical documents using your camera.
Nearby Share (now Quick Share) transfers files to nearby Android devices at speeds up to 480 Mbps without requiring internet. The encrypted Safe Folder protects private files with a PIN. The app also provides storage insights showing what's using the most space on your device.
Key Features
- Smart storage cleaning recommendations
- File browsing by type and location
- Quick Share for offline file transfer
- Encrypted Safe Folder
- Built-in media player
- Document scanner to PDF
- Storage usage insights
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- Reclaims significant storage space with smart suggestions
- Quick Share is faster than Bluetooth or cloud
- Clean, simple interface for file management
- Safe Folder provides genuine file privacy
👎 What Could Be Better
- Some cleaning suggestions are too aggressive
- Limited features on iOS compared to Android
- No cloud storage integration
- Advanced file management features limited
User Reviews
Files by Google freed up 8 GB on my phone in the first use. It found hundreds of duplicate photos, old memes, and cached app data I didn't even know existed. Now I run the clean feature monthly. The Quick Share for sending files to my wife's phone is super fast.
Love how it organizes everything by type. Finding documents or photos I downloaded weeks ago used to be a nightmare — now I just open Files and browse by category. The document scanner is a nice bonus for digitizing receipts.