The GDOC file type is a shortcut file format to open Google Docs documents stored in your Google Drive. The file contains information about the document itself as well as the Gmail account used to create it.
You can create GDOC files with Google Drive for Desktop and open them through the Google Drive app or website. Keep reading to learn more about GDOC files.
More About the GDOC File
One of the benefits of Google Drive for Desktop is when you download it on your PC, you can easily access your Google Docs files directly from your computer. GDOC files act as shortcuts to open your cloud-stored Google Docs. They don’t contain the original document but only the information about it.
Each GDOC file is a JSON file that records the URL, ID, and Gmail account name linked to the document.
How to Open GDOC Files
Opening a GDOC file is simple. Locate it in File Explorer (usually under Google Drive > My Drive) and double-click to open it. You can’t use any text editor for these files. Download the file from File > Download after opening it in Drive.
