Move Slack Shared File Links to Google Chat for 500+ Users

If you are an enterprise planning to migrate from Slack to Google Chat, ensuring proper replication of Slack shared files is equally important along with your chat data. Preserving data along with necessary metadata helps you ensure complete replication in the new Google Chat environment.

In this blog post, we have discussed how to transfer Slack shared file links to Google Chat.

Key takeaways:

  • A Slack shared file link specifically points to a file uploaded/stored in Slack with access controlled within the workspace.
  • Slack shared files refer to photos, documents, videos, etc., shared among Slack users.
  • Users can migrate links from Slack shared files to Google Chat accurately using CloudFuze Migrate.

    • What Are Slack Shared Files?

    Slack shared files refer to photos, documents, videos, etc. shared among Slack users. Users can securely use Slack shared files across:

  • Slack channels
  • Huddles
  • Canvases
  • Third-party apps and so on

    • Challenges When Transferring Slack Shared File Links to Google Chat

    Common issues with file link preservation in Slack to Chat migration:

  • Broken links
  • Permission issues
  • URL differences
  • Missing shared file links.

    • How Long Does Slack to Google Chat Migration Take for Large Teams

    Depending on the number of channels and the total number of users migrating to Google Chat, each migration batch can take a couple of weeks or even months to complete. So, factor in the number of migration batches allocated to the migration project and the time window for each batch.

    After you migrate all batches to Google Chat, it is important to take a week or two to validate the entire one-time migration. In most cases, delta migration validation is not as extensive as one-time migration. Therefore, one week is a good time window for validating the entire delta migration from Slack to Google Chat upon completion.

    How Can I Move Slack Shared File Links to Google Chat for a Large Team?

    A Slack shared file link specifically points to a file uploaded/stored in Slack with access controlled within the workspace. Businesses can seamlessly move Slack shared file links to Google Chat using a migration tool such as CloudFuze Migrate.

    The image below shows Slack shared file links migrated to Google Chat using CloudFuze Migrate.

    The URL (/files/…) points to a file stored in Slack, and it shows a file preview (image), which means it’s a file uploaded to Slack and shared, not just a generic external link.

    Note: When you migrate Slack messages to Google Chat, the file links get exactly copied. The migration tool doesn’t change the URL. The tool helps you move the message along with the original link.

    Here, the actual file (like the image in the screenshot) is downloaded from Slack and re-uploaded to Google Chat. That’s why one can see the image preview working in Google Chat, even though the link is still a Slack link.

    Here’s a Video of our Slack to Google Chat Migration Tool:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvACACF5L3g

    What Do Customers Say About Us?

    As a reliable cloud migration partner, we have helped many companies migrate with complete accuracy. We have a rating of 4.7/5 in Gartner Peer Insights Review.

    Here is a January 2026 Gartner review from one of our customers.

    Gartner review on CloudFuze MigrateAs per the review, the customer praised us for providing a great migration experience. The customer appreciated our understanding and support throughout migration.

    Transfer from Slack to Google Chat with CloudFuze Migrate

    Choosing the best Google Chat migration tool helps you ensure complete replication of Slack data and metadata. Overcome migration limitations and migrate Slack shared files seamlessly with CloudFuze Migrate.

    Contact us for a free and no-obligation demo of our tool!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How do I share files with team members in a popular workplace chat app?

    Popular workplace chat apps include Google Chat, Teams, and Slack. Users can share files with team members in a popular workplace chat app via chats or channels. One can share files in the form of documents, audio files, video files, etc. in a workplace chat app.

    2. Can I set permissions for shared files in a group chat app?

    Yes, users can set permissions for shared files in a group chat app. Setting the necessary permissions helps you avoid unauthorized access to shared files. Ensure to cross-check user permissions before proceeding to send shared files in a group chat app.

    3. Can I share large video files in a business messaging application.

    Yes, users can share large video files in a business messaging application. You can share just about any file type up to 1 GB in size in Slack from your device. There are maximum supported limits for every chat app. Users can check the official sites of messaging apps for more information on video file size limits.