AODocs - Universal File Opener

Edit any of your Google Drive™ files with your local applications.
What is AODocs - Universal File Opener?
AODocs - Universal File Opener is a Chrome extension that empowers users to open and edit any file stored in Google Drive with local desktop applications. Updated files can be seamlessly saved back to Google Drive through a sync application, UFO Sync Client. It also features automated file locking to avoid conflicting modifications. For enhanced document management, AODocs transforms your Google Drive into an enterprise file server with centralized ownership, robust sharing permissions, and advanced features such as version control and audit logs.

Extension stats

By: AODocs
Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.63 (49)
Version: 10.3 (Last updated: 2024-06-17)
Creation date: 2020-05-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • identity
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • declarativeContent
  • storage
Size: 486.40K

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UFO can be purchased in addition to AODocs licenses (http://bit.ly/33ZfnxY) or separately. If you’re interested in purchasing UFO licenses, contact our sales team (http://bit.ly/2JiViLg).


✨ MAIN FEATURES

★ Open any file¹ stored in your Google Drive with your local desktop applications ★ Save local changes directly back to Google Drive via a synchronisation application (UFO Sync Client²) ★ Automatically lock files to prevent concurrent modifications ★ No file size limitation

¹ Except native Google Drive file types, like Google Docs™ or Google Sheets™. ² The UFO Sync Client application is currently available for Windows and macOS.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works perfectly for syncing files across devices, especially for ARM-based laptops.
  • Saves time and simplifies the Google Drive experience.
  • Very useful for opening non-Google files stored in Google Drive easily.
  • Great for working with software like Photoshop and Illustrator.
Cons
  • Frequent disconnections and requires constant uninstalling and reinstalling.
  • Not user-friendly and hard to figure out for some users.
  • Intermittent functionality, where it works sometimes but not others.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work properly, frustrating for users.
  • Frequent connection loss and needing to reinstall.
  • Hard to use and navigate, especially for new users.
Recent reviews
does not work at all
by Trisha Dayton, 2024-01-28

It doesn't work properly. The extension was installed for the whole company, but in my computer (MacBook Pro) loose the connection every single time the extension is updated. It's frustrating, and Technical Department hasn't solutions. Anyone knows what could be the problem? Thanks
by Larissa Beck, 2023-04-24

I have an ARM based laptop that is not compatible with the Google Drive app. AODocs combined with the local client is the only way to sync my files across my other devices. Works perfectly for me! I would love it if AODocs would let me select the folder I want my spreadsheets to sync to that way I can take advantage of the external links I have between different files.
by Rick I (Mojave Rick), 2022-10-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

AODocs - Universal File Opener requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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