Telegram Bot. Automatically uploads to Google Drive the images or documents you send it

Send any file to your Telegram bot — find it safely in Google Drive, no clicks, no stress.

  • Instantly when the trigger is activated
  • Instantly when receiving a message, image, or file (telegrambot → webhook_txtimgdoc)
  • Get the file URL from a file ID (telegrambot → get_file)
  • Save file to Drive (drive → upload_file)
  • Reply to the user (telegrambot → reply)

Manually managing and archiving files sent via Telegram can be a tedious, error-prone process. Every time someone shares important images or documents with you, you have to download each file, find it on your device, and then upload it to Google Drive—sometimes repeating this cycle dozens of times a day. Not only does this eat into your valuable time, but it's all too easy to misplace or forget to back up an important file. As a result, you risk losing vital information, missing deadlines, and wasting hours on repetitive digital housekeeping.

This Botize formula is designed for seamless, automated efficiency: whenever you or your users send a picture or document to your Telegram bot, it instantly downloads it and uploads it straight to your specified Google Drive account—no manual intervention required. You get real-time organization and peace of mind that nothing falls through the cracks. Plus, you’re notified with a downloadable link directly in Telegram, so you always know exactly where your files are. You can customize how and when this runs—from processing in real time to setting hourly triggers, or even filtering based on chat source or file type.

Take the stress and effort out of digital archiving with Botize—follow the simple step-by-step to automate the process, or try out this formula directly and see how much time (and hassle) you save from day one. Ready to transform your Telegram file workflow into a hands-off, organized system? Jump into the automation now!

Automate this task with 5 simple prompts

Copy and paste the following prompts into Botize's AI task editor

  1. 2

    Select the AI editing tool.

    AI Prompt Tool
  2. 3

    Set up the main trigger so the automation starts as soon as you perform the initial action.

    Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.

    Create a step that instantly triggers the automation when you send something to the Telegram bot.

    AI Prompt Tool

    Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.

  3. 4

    Detect when a new message, image, or file is sent to the Telegram bot.

    Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.

    Add a step that listens for any incoming message, photo, or file sent to the Telegram bot, no matter which chat or user it comes from.

    AI Prompt Tool

    Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.

  4. 5

    Get the direct URL for the file you just received in the Telegram bot.

    Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.

    Once a file is received, use its file ID to obtain a direct download link and fetch basic details like the file name and extension.

    AI Prompt Tool

    Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.

  5. 6

    Upload the received file to your Google Drive account.

    Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.

    Add a step that downloads the file using the URL from Telegram and uploads it to your linked Google Drive, saving it with the original file name.

    AI Prompt Tool

    Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.

  6. 7

    Let the sender know their file was uploaded by replying with the download link.

    Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.

    Add a step to reply to the user in Telegram with the download link to their file, confirming the upload was successful.

    AI Prompt Tool

    Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.

  7. 8

    Your automation is ready to use. Click the 'Save changes' button.

    Save changes

Telegram to Google Drive in Seconds

Here’s how simple it is: every time you drop a file in your Telegram bot, boom—it’s uploaded directly to your Google Drive. Photos, docs, mystery memes—name it, it’s handled. Instead of bouncing through devices and folders, you just send and forget. Enjoy cloud peace of mind…automatically.

Manual Botize
Manually downloading the file from Telegram 2 minutes 0 Minutes
Uploading to Google Drive via browser 4 minutes 0 Minutes
Searching the right folder on Drive 3 minutes 0 Minutes
Total 9 minutes per file (multiplied by all your files...) 0 Minutes

No more dragging, no more downloading, no more ‘where did I put that?’ If you wanted a way to shoot files straight from Telegram to Google Drive, this IS it.


Never Lose Receipts Again

Snap a photo of your taxi or meal receipt, send it to your Telegram bot, and find it waiting in your Receipts Drive folder — ready for expense reports.

Zero Hassle

You send a file, it’s where you need it. No more self-emails, downloading, or losing track ever again.

Always Safe

Every document, image or PDF is immediately backed up on Google Drive. Accidents and missing attachments? Never again.

Blissfully Fast

Your files appear in Drive as if by magic. It’s faster than saving to desktop, and about 100x less annoying.


One-Click Portfolio Backup

Freelancers: Send your latest design or document via Telegram, and it safely lands in Google Drive without missing a beat.

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⌾︎ You often send yourself files, screenshots, or docs via Telegram.

⌾︎ You work on multiple devices and want your files always in Google Drive. Freelancers, busy brains, on-the-go teams — this is for you.

🧑‍💻

✕ If you never use Telegram (seriously, why are you here?)

✕ If all your files live in a single computer and you love organizing folders by hand.


✓ Choose exactly which Google Drive folder gets your files — receipts, ideas, photos, you name it.

✓ Personalize the auto-reply in Telegram to thank yourself, add reminders, or even a random motivational quote.

✓ Set it for personal chats, group channels, or anyone who sends the bot a file — you stay in control.




This automation is triggered each time you send a file, document, or image to your Telegram bot. It automatically downloads the file and uploads it to the Google Drive account you have configured.

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