However, it’s worth noting that it isn’t just the extension which is weaving all the magic on your behalf. So, no matter what you keep in Drive, using the web to access and manage files doesn’t mean you’re limited to using applications that only work in your browser.” This includes apps like advanced image and video editing software, accounting and tax programs, or 3D animation and design tools. “We’re launching a new extension for Chrome that lets you open files from Google Drive directly into a compatible application installed on your computer. “When it comes to browsers and installed applications working well together, they aren’t quite on the same page,” Rachel Barton, Google Drive’s Product Manager says. Doing so is as easy as right-clicking on a file (like a JPEG image), hovering over the “Open with” sub-menu, and selecting one of the compatible desktop applications that can open this particular file type. Install it, and you’ll be able to open files that are in your Google Drive account using various apps that you have installed on your desktop or laptop. Google’s new Application Launcher for Drive does exactly what its name implies. The search giant has officially released a brand new Chrome extension that blends your online life with your desktop apps more seamlessly. If you’re a big Google Drive user, here’s a reason for you to get excited.

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