Connect Google Drive to Artstash

By the Artstash Team

By: Artstash Team

Quick answer: This guide explains how to sync your Google Drive folders with Artstash to create a professional visual asset library. Learn how to authorize your Google account and select a folder to overcome Drive's creative workflow limitations.

How to Connect Google Drive to Artstash for Enhanced Asset Management

Follow this quick guide to learn how to connect your Google Drive folders to Artstash. This video covers the simple process of syncing your creative files, allowing you to overcome Google Drive's limitations for visual assets.

While Google Drive is a convenient storage solution, it lacks the features needed for professional creative workflows, such as previews for specialized 2D and 3D file formats (e.g., PSD, FBX, Blender). By connecting to Artstash, you can instantly browse high-fidelity previews, automatically tag assets for easy discovery, and create a centralized library for your entire team.

Step-by-Step Guide to Syncing Google Drive with Artstash

Follow these instructions to connect a Google Drive folder to a new Artstash project.

Prerequisites:

An active Artstash account.
A Google account with files stored in Google Drive.

1. Create a New Project in Artstash

Begin by navigating to your Artstash dashboard. Click the 'Create Project' button to open the new project creation wizard.

2. Configure the Sync Source

In the setup window, you will define the source of your files.

From the 'Sync Source' dropdown menu, select 'Google Drive.'
Enter a 'Project Name' that clearly identifies the project or folder you are connecting.
Click 'Create' to proceed to the authentication step.

3. Authenticate Your Google Account

A Google authentication window will appear, prompting you to authorize the connection.

Select the Google account that contains the folder you wish to sync.
Grant Artstash the necessary permissions to access your Google Drive files. This is a secure, standard OAuth process.

4. Select the Folder to Sync

Once your account is connected, Artstash will display a view of your Google Drive. Navigate through your folders and select the specific one you want to synchronize with this Artstash project.

5. Monitor the Synchronization

After you select a folder, Artstash will begin the syncing process. It will index all the files within that folder, generate high-fidelity previews for your visual assets, and extract valuable metadata. You can monitor the progress from your main dashboard.

When the synchronization is complete, you can open the project in Artstash to instantly find and preview all your creative files, turning your Google Drive folder into a powerful, professional asset library.

Frequently asked questions

Does connecting Google Drive move or change my files?

No. Artstash only reads and indexes your Google Drive content — it never moves, modifies, or deletes your files. Everything stays exactly where it is.

Can I sync just one folder instead of everything?

Yes. When you connect Google Drive you choose the specific folder to sync, rather than your whole account.

What can I do with assets once they're synced?

Artstash gives you in-browser previews of 2D, 3D, and video files, automatic tagging, and fast search across everything — no downloads or extra software required.