How to Transfer Files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive? [Quick Tip]

Are you also among those users who are searching this similar kind of query as mentioned below? Then no worries. It’s because here in this write-up we have provided 2 different solutions that let users to move or transfer documents from OneDrive to Google Drive. As we know MS OneDrive is a cloud storing service that can save documents, photos & other files. But, due to a decrease in free OneDrive storage from 15GB to 5GB many people migrate from OneDrive to G Drive which still provides 15GB free storage. Now, in order to know the solutions for carrying out this migration process, you can read the blog. But before getting into the step by step solution, let's discuss the user query first.

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5 Quick Steps to Transfer Files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive

• Step 1. Download, Install & Run the Software.
• Step 2. Choose Office 365 & G Suite Platforms.
• Step 3. Enable Documents & Apply Date Filter.
• Step 4. Use Source & Destination Credentials to Log in.
• Step 5. Select Users, Validate Permission & Hit Start.

Solution 1 - Use Download and Upload Method to Migrate OneDrive to Google Drive

Follow these manual method steps of how to transfer files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive:

Step 1. Log in to your OneDrive account

Step 2. Select the desired & click on the "Download" button

Step 3. Now, these files and folderswill be downloaded to your computer

Step 4. Log in your Google Drive account & click on "My Drive"

Step 5. Click on "Upload files" and manually select these files or folders which are downloaded to your PC and upload them to G Drive.

Important Note: After you downloaded folders to your PC from OneDrive it will be converted into .zip file. Also, if you want to upload folders to your G Drive then before doing the uploading process you have to extract those folders first.

Pitfalls of Manual Solution for Moving OneDrive Files to Google Drive

There are various limitations of using the manual approach to transfer documents from OneDrive to Google Drive these are as follows:

1- High internet connection is necessary to carry out the process

2- Reliable for a small number of files

3- Chances of file data loss or file corruption

4- Bulk migration of OneDrive files to Google Drive is not possible

5- Does not provide any option migrated data of selective date range

Solution 2 - How to Transfer Files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive?

The above mentioned software is one of the most reliable third party application to move OneDrive files to Google Drive. The application is designed in such a way that it can copy data from one cloud storage to another without any loss. It has a simple and user-friendly interface that even a non-technical user can avail it without taking any help.

Some of the highlighted features of the software are given below:

• Move OneDrive folders to Google Drive for Business efficiently
• The software provides the facility to transfer secured documents as well
• Maintains on-disk folder structure during OneDrive to G Drive Migration
• Renders 3 different types of permissions like Read, Write & Comment
• Option to modify default permission when migrating files to G Drive
• Apply Date-range filter to migrate data of selected date range
• Supports all versions of Windows Operating System including 10

Step By Step Guide to Move OneDrive Files to Google Drive

Follow these simple steps of how to transfer files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive:

Step 1. Download and run the above mentioned tool on your PC.

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Step 2. From the main screen select source and destination as Office 365 & G Suite.

Step 3. Now, to transfer files from Microsoft OneDrive choose Documents as a Category & then apply a Date filter

Step 4. Use source Office 365 Admin account credemtials to login. Validate required permissions. Click on Next.

Step 5. Use destination G Suite Admin account credemtials to login. Validate required permissions. Click on Next.

Step 6. Now create source & destination user mapping In order to do so, you have three options such as Fetch users, Import users and Download template.

Step 7. Select required User Accounts and click on validate button.

Step 8. Lastly, click the Start button to migrate OneDrive to Google Drive.

Conclusion

Now users know how to transfer files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive by using manual or automated solutions. But, due to some limitations associated with the manual process. Users can opt for the automated solution as described here & move OneDrive files to Google Drive. It is a safe and secure utility that can be used to carry without risk of data loss.