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Export data from Google Drive to Google Sheets

You can use Awesome Table Connectors to export from Google Drive to Google Sheets. Exporting to Google Sheets via Awesome Table Connectors allows you to access raw data, schedule refresh to get regular updates, and configure your output sheet's layout, among other features.

This article demonstrates how to use Awesome Table Connectors to get a list of folders from Google Drive and import it into Google Sheets. You can use your own Google Drive and follow along.

Prerequisites
You have logged in with the Awesome Table Google Drive connector.

  1. Open the Select data drop-down and select what you want to export.

    We are importing Files & Folders.

    note

    You can also import a list of Shared Drives.

  2. (Optional) Add one or more filters.

    1. Open the Filters drop-down and click Add.

    2. Choose what type of filter you want to apply. We are including only items with the Folder file type.

      The selected filter is File type, the Operator option is set to IS, and the Value is set to Folder.

  3. (Optional) In the Output options, configure how your data will be inserted into your spreadsheet.

  4. (Optional) Use Preview to choose the columns you need, edit their names, and configure a sort order.

    1. Click Preview.
      A new window opens.
    2. Make the changes you want.
    3. Click Apply changes.

  5. Click Run to start your request.
    Awesome Table Connectors informs you if you successfully exported to Google Sheets.


You have successfully imported a list of folders from Google Drive to Google Sheets. Successful requests are automatically saved and displayed in the Home screen.

What's next
Schedule a refresh to get regular updates.