Application Launcher for Drive for Mac

Overview of the extension

Application Launcher for Drive is a browser extension that lets you open files stored in Google Drive using programs installed on your computer. It integrates your cloud documents with desktop applications so you can work with files in the tools you prefer without manually downloading and importing them.

How to use it

1. Open the file in Google Drive inside your web browser.
2. Right-click the item and pick 'Open with' to see the available programs.
3. If the app you need isn't listed, choose the 'Connect with' option to add it or to view suggested downloads.

Main advantages

• Keeps your Drive documents accessible from native desktop software for faster editing.
• Adds missing applications to the list so you can associate files with the right program.
• Simplifies the workflow by avoiding manual download/upload steps.

Suggested related apps

• uTorrent (Free) — listed here as a commonly recommended download in some directories.
• Compatible desktop editors and viewers — the extension detects software already installed and shows those options first.

Quick summary

This is a straightforward tool: when browsing files in Google Drive, use the right-click menu to open them with desktop applications, and use 'Connect with' to extend the list or find programs to handle file types you don’t yet have. It’s simple to set up and generally works reliably.