You can also see an individual file’s size:

Find the sizes for the current view’s documents and files in the File size column.

Keyboard shortcut: You can also press v to switch between grid and list view in Google Drive. Note: If list view is already active, you will see the Grid view icon ( ) instead.

Click List view ( ) if it is available.

To see the size for each file in Google Drive: On a Windows or macOS computer, you can use the Google Drive for Desktop application see above. No, not in general Google Drive will not let you search, sort or find files by size in your folders or labels on the web. How to Find Large Files and Sort by Size in Google Drive: FAQ Can I sort Google Drive folders by size on the web?

Use Finder or Explorer’s detailed view to see file sizes and sort by size as well.

Now, typically, open My Drive followed by the folder you want to sort by size.

Open the Google Drive folder in Windows Explorer or Finder.

Install Google Drive for Desktop on a Windows or Mac computer.

To sort documents in Google Drive folders by size: On a computer, you can also see file sizes in and sort individual folders by size. To free up space, for instance, highlight and optionally download (via the More actions menu), then trash the biggest unneeded files, finally do empty the Google Drive trash (files in it still count towards your quota). Reverse sorting: Click Storage used to reverse the order of sorting and see the smallest file on top. Shortcut: You can also go to this list directly by opening in a browser. Note: You can also see the size of Google Drive, albeit not here. Tip: You can also open Google Drive’s desktop version in a mobile browser.

Open Google Drive in a desktop browser.

To find the largest files that take up the most space on your Google Drive and sort them by size:

Sort windows folders by size