Hey everyone, I’m having a weird issue with Google Drive and I’m hoping someone can help me out.
I uploaded a bunch of files to my Drive. They were all kinds of stuff like pictures, Word docs, and PDFs. The thing is, they all had a .dc extension when I uploaded them. Some of the files got converted by Google, others didn’t.
I used a Google Apps Script to rename these files and give them the right extensions (like .pdf for PDFs). But here’s the problem: when I try to download any of these files now, they end up with a double extension. For example, a PDF file downloads as filename.pdf.dc.
Does anyone know why this is happening? Is there a way I can fix this in my renaming script? I’d really like to get rid of that extra .dc at the end. Thanks in advance for any help!
have u tried using the ‘replace’ function in ur script? smthing like filename.replace(‘.dc’, ‘’) might work. also, check if the original file names still have .dc in google drive metadata. might need to update that too. good luck!
I encountered a similar issue a while back. The problem likely stems from Google Drive’s metadata retaining the original file extension. To resolve this, you’ll need to modify your script to update both the visible filename and the file’s metadata.
Consider using the Drive API’s Files: update method in your script. This allows you to change the file’s name and MIME type simultaneously, ensuring the correct extension is applied throughout.
Additionally, double-check your download method. If you’re using the Files: get method with the ‘alt=media’ parameter, it should respect the updated file type. If issues persist, you might need to clear your browser cache or try a different browser to rule out local caching problems.
I’ve dealt with this exact problem before, and it can be frustrating. The issue is likely with how Google Drive stores file metadata. Even though you’ve renamed the files, the original .dc extension is probably still lurking in the background.
Here’s what worked for me: Instead of just renaming the files, try creating new copies with the correct extensions. You can do this in your script by using the Drive API’s Files.copy() method. Then, delete the original files with the .dc extension.
Also, make sure you’re setting the correct MIME type when creating the new files. This ensures Google Drive knows exactly what type of file it’s dealing with.
One last thing - if you’re downloading in bulk, consider using the Google Drive API directly instead of the web interface. It tends to handle file types more accurately in my experience.