AODocs - Universal File Opener

Name: AODocs - Universal File Opener
Rating: 3.63265306122449 (49 reviews)
Author: AODocs

Edit any of your Google Drive™ files with your local applications.

AODocs - Universal File Opener: Edit Google Drive Files Locally

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.

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Extension stats

By: AODocs

Users: 80,000+

Rating: 3.63

(49)

Version: 10.4 (Last updated: 2025-02-05)

Creation date: 2020-05-07

Risk:

Permissions:

identity
nativeMessaging
notifications
declarativeContent
storage

Size: 486.40K

Email: su*****@aodocs.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Ranking

# 2,818 ▲ 30

Other rankings

#2796 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 5

#6 in file keyword 55

#131 in permissions keyword 6 ▲ 3

#148 in document keyword 40 ▲ 2

#157 in folders keyword 11 ▼ 2

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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.

User reviews

does not work at all

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

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.

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.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

AODocs - Universal File Opener has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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