I’ve got a bunch of PDF files attached to emails in my Gmail account. I want to move these attachments to my Google Drive and add a ‘Python’ label to each one. Is there an easy way to do this?
I’m not sure if I should do it manually or if there’s some kind of automated process. Has anyone done something similar before? Any tips or tricks would be really helpful.
Also, I’m wondering if there are any limitations I should be aware of, like file size or number of attachments. Thanks in advance for any advice!
hey there, ive tried this before. try using gmail’s drive icon to save the attachment, then add the python label directly in drive afterwards. hope that helps!
I’ve found a more efficient method for this task. Use Google’s ‘Save to Drive’ Chrome extension. It adds a button to Gmail that lets you save attachments directly to Drive with one click. For labeling, you can set up an automated workflow in Drive using Google Apps Script. This script can monitor a specific folder and automatically apply the ‘Python’ label to new files. It’s a bit technical to set up, but saves loads of time in the long run. Just be aware that Google has storage limits, so keep an eye on your Drive space if you’re transferring a large number of attachments.
As someone who’s dealt with this issue extensively, I can share a method that’s worked well for me. I use the Gmail search function to find all emails with attachments, then open each one and use the ‘Add to Drive’ option that appears when you hover over the attachment. This way, you can batch process multiple emails at once.
For labeling, I’ve found it easiest to create a folder in Drive called ‘Python PDFs’ and move the files there during the transfer. This acts as a de facto label and keeps everything organized.
One caveat: if you’re dealing with a large volume of attachments, keep an eye on your Drive storage. I once hit my limit unexpectedly and had to upgrade mid-process. Also, some older emails might have attachment limits, so double-check that everything transferred correctly.