How to Embed Google Drive Files on Your Shopify Store

Are you looking to share Google Drive files directly on your Shopify store? Whether it’s a product manual, size chart or important document for your customers, embedding Google Drive content can make your Shopify store more informative and useful. Here’s how to do it with EmbedAny.

Step 1: Install EmbedAny on Your Shopify Store

Before you can embed Google Drive files, you’ll need to install the EmbedAny app:

Visit EmbedAny in the Shopify App Store
Click “Add app” and follow the installation prompts
Once installed, the app will be activated automatically

Step 2: Prepare Your Google Drive File

For Google Drive embedding to work properly:

Make sure your Google Drive file is set to “Anyone with the link can view”
Copy the sharing link of your Google Drive file (docs, sheets, slides, etc.)

Step 3: Add Your Google Drive File to Shopify

Now that you have your Google Drive link:

Go to the page, product, or section where you want to embed your file
Open the rich text editor in Shopify admin
Paste your Google Drive link into the editor
Highlight the link and click the italic button (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+I / Cmd+I)
Save your changes

That’s it! Your Google Drive document, spreadsheet, or presentation will now appear directly on your Shopify page. Customers can view and interact with it without leaving your store.

Examples of Google Drive Content You Can Embed

Product documentation - Share detailed product manuals
Size charts - Embed spreadsheets with sizing information
Presentations - Show product demonstrations or company information
PDF files - Share catalogues, lookbooks or instructions

Tips for Better Google Drive Embeds

Keep file names descriptive for better SEO
Use Google Drive folders to organise collections of downloadable files
Consider the viewing experience on mobile devices
For spreadsheets, format them to display well at different sizes

Troubleshooting

If your Google Drive embed isn’t appearing:

Confirm your file sharing settings are set to “Anyone with the link can view”
Make sure you’ve italicised the entire link
Check that EmbedAny is properly installed and activated
Try refreshing your store’s cache

By embedding Google Drive files directly on your Shopify store, you’re creating a more useful shopping experience while keeping customers on your site longer. EmbedAny makes this process simple, with no coding required.