SHORT ANSWER
- On the Web – Visit drive.google.com → Go to Settings → Select Dark in the Appearance section → Use Dark Mode on Google Drive.
- On the App – Run Google Drive →Tap Menu → Open Settings → Choose theme → Select Dark.
Dark Mode is a long-awaited feature that was rolled out on Google Drive’s web version starting April 16, 2024. If you have been using Google Drive on an Android or iPhone, you might have already seen or used the Dark Mode feature since 2019. It is useful for web surfing, viewing docs, and playing audio or video files without straining the eyes. This article will show you how to enable Google Drive’s Dark Mode on both a computer and a smartphone.
Steps to Turn On Dark Mode on Google Drive Website
1. Visit drive.google.com using a preferred browser on your PC.
2. On the Drive website, tap the Gear icon at the upper right and click Settings.
3. Hover to the Appearance section and choose Light, Dark, or Device default.
- Light: To get a light background with dark text
- Dark: For dark background with light text
- Device default: To set the color scheme of your device’s theme
4. If you select the Dark option, the web page will be turned into a dark background.
Steps to Turn On Dark Mode on Google Drive App
1. Run the Google Drive app on an Android or iPhone. If you haven’t downloaded the app, get it via the Play Store or App Store.
2. Once the app opens, tap the Menu icon at the top left.
3. Click the Gear icon to view Google Drive’s settings.
4. Tap the Choose theme option and select Dark. To turn off this mode, choose Light or System default.
The procedure for enabling a dark theme in the Google Drive app on an iPhone is the same. You only need an iPhone running iOS 13.0 or up.
FAQ
No. You can enable dark mode on your drive by visiting its settings, so an additional extension is not required.