Google Drive Integration
Use the Google Drive integration to import Drive files as notebook sources and save supported generated files to My Drive. The connection is scoped to the current user and organization, so each user may need to authorize Google Drive separately.
When to use it
- You want to use files or Google Workspace documents stored in Drive as NotePie sources.
- You want to keep or share completed document-style content, slides, podcasts, or slide-based video files in Drive.
- You need to check, reconnect, or disconnect your Google Drive connection.
Connect and reconnect
If Google Drive is not connected, or if reauthorization is required, NotePie guides you to the integrations management screen. After you approve access in the Google OAuth window, you can continue the original import or export action.
Connection data and tokens are managed by the NotePie backend. Token values are not shown in the UI. You can open integrations management from the user menu to review the Google Drive status or disconnect it when needed.
Import Google Drive files as sources
- Open the add source menu in a notebook.
- Select Google Drive.
- Connect or reconnect Google Drive if NotePie asks you to.
- Choose files in the Picker.
- Wait until the import finishes and the source becomes available in the source panel.
Supported Drive sources are PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and Markdown files, plus Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides documents. Google Workspace documents are converted into a format NotePie can process before they become sources.
The Picker filters the visible choices, but NotePie still validates the downloaded file contents and conversion result. If a file type is not supported or a native document cannot be converted, the source may not be created.
Imports are snapshots
A Drive file is imported as a point-in-time snapshot, not as a live reference. If the original Drive file changes later, the NotePie source is not updated automatically. Import the file again when you need the latest version.
Save generated content to Drive
Supported generated files can be exported to Google Drive after they are ready. Current Drive export targets and file formats are:
| Generated content | Drive file format |
|---|---|
| Study guide, blog post, briefing doc, concept comparison, executive summary, action plan, FAQ, and timeline | Markdown file (.md) |
| Slides and MCP slides | PowerPoint file (.pptx) |
| Podcast | Audio file (.mp3) |
| Slide-based video | Video file (.mp4) |
Exported files are saved directly to the root of the user’s My Drive. The current flow does not include a folder picker. When export succeeds, NotePie shows a link that opens the file in Drive.
For outputs that are not yet Drive export targets, such as mind maps, the Google Drive action may be hidden or disabled. Use the download or copy options provided by each feature instead.
Things to check
- The notebook source limit also applies to sources imported from Google Drive.
- When selecting multiple files in the Picker, keep the remaining source slots in mind.
- If you close or cancel the authorization window, the import or export action does not start.
- Confirm your organization policy before importing sensitive Drive material into NotePie.