Files by Google

Files by Google is an Android file management app for viewing, organizing, finding, and managing files on a device. It is intended for Android users who need to understand their available storage and work with photos, videos, documents, apps, and other files. As a System Tools application, it focuses on routine storage and file tasks rather than serving as a general-purpose content app.

The app provides cleaning recommendations that can help identify old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, cached data, and other items that may be taking up space. Users can search for files, browse common file types such as GIFs, and sort items by size to see what is using storage. It can share photos, videos, apps, and other files offline with nearby Android and Chromebook devices through Quick Share. Files can also be placed in a protected area using a PIN or pattern that is separate from the device lock.

Files by Google can move files to Google Drive, an SD card, or other cloud storage applications on the device to help manage local space. It also supports offline playback of music and videos with controls such as playback speed and shuffle. Its recommendations are intended to help with storage management and device protection, and can reflect how the app is used over time.

Files by Google is listed for the Android platform and fits MirrorNest’s System Tools category because its functions center on device storage, file access, sharing, backup, and protection. MirrorNest links directly to the official release instead of hosting a mirrored copy of the application. The license for Files by Google is unknown.

Free to use — a paid version with additional features is also available.