How to Migrate from Google Drive to OneDrive? A Comprehensive Guide

"I use Google drive for work and I have to send online folders to a new client. They use OneDrive. They tell me it's time consuming receiving folders from Google drive links as they have to download the file then upload the file to their own OneDrive. Is there any easy solution to this."

- from Reddit

Google Drive and OneDrive are cloud storage services provided by two different companies. Sometimes, you might find yourself in a situation similar to what you see on Reddit, needing to migrate from Google Drive to OneDrive. So, how can you do this? Don't worry, this article will provide you with three effective migration ways as well as a method for backing up your mobile phone data to a computer. Keep reading to discover the best approach for you.

Part 1. How to Move Files from Google Drive to OneDrive Manually

Transferring Google Drive to OneDrive manually is one of the most direct methods. However, this method is only suitable for a small number of files. Here's how you can move from Google Drive to OneDrive manually in a few simple steps:

Step 1. On your computer, go to the website of Google Drive and sign in your Google account.

Step 2. Now, all files on your Google Drive will be shown on this screen. Click on the three points next to the file you want to migrate, select "Download", and save the file to your computer.

Step 3. Open OneDrive on your computer and log in with your Microsoft account.

Step 4. In the OneDrive interface, press the "Upload" button, then select "Files" or "Folder" to upload the files downloaded from Google Drive to OneDrive.

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Part 2. How to Migrate from Google Drive to OneDrive by Google Takeout

If you want to sync multiple files from Google Drive to OneDrive at once, Google Takeout is a good choice. The process of moving Google Drive files to OneDrive involves the following steps:

Step 1. Run Google Takeout on your computer.

Step 2. In the "Select data to include" section, check "Drive" and hit the "Next step" option.

Step 3. Choose "Add to OneDrive" from the destination options. Then, select the frequency ("Export once"), choose the file type and size for export, and click "Link accounts and create export".

Part 3. How to Transfer Files from Google Drive to OneDrive with Their Desktop Version

Another way of how to transfer from Google Drive to OneDrive is using their desktop version. However, the method is not suitable for Google Drive's online services, such as Google Docs and Google Sheets. If you just want to transfer photos, PDFs or videos, you can follow these steps to do it:

Step 1. Install both Google Drive and OneDrive apps on your computer (most brands and models pre-installed with Windows 10 or Windows 11 will have OneDrive). Then, open each of them separately and sign in with the respective accounts.

Step 2. Find the file you want to transfer to OneDrive in Google Drive, drag it and place it in OneDrive.

Bonus: How to Back Up Phone Data to Computer with Effect

If you prefer not to use cloud storage for backing up your files, you can take Coolmuster Android Backup Manager into consider. This is a professional Android data backup and recovery software. With it, you can easily back up and restore all data on your Android phone, including contacts, photos, videos, and more.

Standout advantages of Coolmuster Android Backup Manager

• Back up your Android phone to the computer with 1-click.
• Restore your Android device from a backup file on your computer with 1-click.
• Various types of files are supported, including contacts, messages, call logs, photos, music, videos, documents, and apps.
• Fully work with most Android phones, such as Samsung, Vivo, Huawei, Motorola, Sony, HTC, OPPO, ZTE, and so on.

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Below is the step-by-step guide on how to back up your Android phone to your computer:

Video Tutorial

Now, if you're ready to dive deeper and see the process in action, click here to watch the video tutorial.

All in All

Through these detailed steps, you can easily migrate from Google Drive to OneDrive.

• If you have fewer files, you can migrate them manually.
• If you want to sync multiple files at once, excluding files shared with you, use Google Takeout.
• If you don't migrate online files such as Google Docs and Google Sheets, you can drag and drop files directly through their desktop version.
• If you're looking for alternative ways to back up your phone, consider trying products from Coolmuster. Coolmuster offers two products: Coolmuster Android Backup Manager for Android users and Coolmuster iOS Assistant for iPhone backups.

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