How to Transfer From OneDrive to Google Drive in Minutes

What is the Need to Migrate OneDrive to Google Drive?

The prominent reasons why users convert OneDrive to Google Drive are mentioned here:

• Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage as compared to One Drive’s 5 GB.
• To enhance collaborative environments for productivity and efficiency.
• Google Drive helps streamline data management and makes sharing easier.
• One Drive doesn’t have real-time collaboration or multiple user access at a time.
• To switch from Microsoft cloud storage provider to Google’s cloud storage.

Thus, users find Google Drive a better option than OneDrive. It also reassures them about data security. Let’s proceed to know the best ways for the transfer.

Transfer From OneDrive to Google Drive: How?

If you are searching for reliable solutions for OneDrive migration and can’t find one. Then, explore this section to understand the effective free solutions and a professional tool. After going through both of them, find the one that meets your requirements perfectly.

Method 1: Manually Transfer Files From OneDrive to Google Drive

These are very common manual processes, you may already know about. Perform these steps from the OneDrive account/application.

On the Browser:

1. Log in to your Microsoft OneDrive account on the web browser.
2. Move to the files and folders you wish to transfer and select them.
3. Further, click the Download option from the top to load data on the PC.
4. Simultaneously, sign in to your Google Drive account in a new tab.
5. Then, click +New from the left panel and select File Upload/Folder Upload.
6. Afterward, choose the downloaded OneDrive file/folder and click Open.
7. In the end, click Upload to transfer from OneDrive to Google Drive.

On the Desktop:

1. First, download and set up your Google Drive and OneDrive desktop applications.
2. Next, start both applications simultaneously from Windows Explorer. Split the desktop screen to view both.
3. Further, select the files to move from the OneDrive and drag and drop them into Google Drive.
4. Afterward, check the files in Google Drive and click Settings >> Preferences.
5. There, press Add Folder and choose OneDrive.
6. Click Select Folder and when prompted, select Sync with Google Drive.
7. At last, hit Done to sync the drives together to avoid repeated manual transfers.

Finally, the manual methods to move from OneDrive to Google Drive are completed.

Shortcomings of the Manual Method

• Must have a stable and good internet connection for speedy transfers.
• Your system should have storage space to save large files and data.
• Not suitable for bulk data migration and loss or file corruption is possible.
• No filter or selective data migration options are available for the user.

So, it is better to take the expert tool for an instant migration without any loss.

Method 2: Transfer From OneDrive to Google Drive via Automated Tool

Whenever you wish to switch between two cloud platforms, it is always better to go for a professional way. The SysInfo OneDrive Migration Tool is top-notch software to move from OneDrive to Google Drive or the local system. It seamlessly allows for bulk file transfers and has no limitations on the size. Along with that, it can also move OneDrive files, photos, videos, audio, etc. to another OneDrive account with ease. Moreover, this excellent tool provides security and preserves the originality of data and its structure. You can also find these reliable features within the software:

• Date Filter and File Extension filter options for specific data migration.
• Connect directly to your Drive for data transfer even if Google File Provider is not running.
• Preview of file and folder data along with its metaproperties and attachments.
• Needs no technical expertise to operate for any tech or non-tech user.
• Functions smoothly on all Windows and Mac OS for effortless migration.

Steps to Migrate OneDrive to Google Drive

1. Run the OneDrive Migration Tool and choose an account option. Click Next.
   
2. Sign in to your Personal/Business OneDrive account with the credentials.
   
3. Further, select the folders from the tree hierarchy to move and click Next.
   
4. Set the required filters for the output file and click the Next button.
   
5. Afterward, choose Google Drive from the list of destination drives.
6. Tap Next and log in to your Google Drive account.
   
7. At last, select the folder and enter a name for a new one. Press OK.
   

All your files will be migrated successfully in just no time.

Conclusion

To sum up, any user can now transfer from OneDrive to Google Drive by following the given methods. The manual methods are time-consuming and risky to your valuable OneDrive data. So, for a secure and quick transfer without losses, use a professional tool. With it, also try the additional features to improve the resultant file of your own choice.

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About The Author:

Lovely Baghel

Lovely specializes in technical writing for SysInfoTools Software and has over 2 year of experience writing blogs, and articles about databases & backup, email recovery, email migration & management solutions. Her passion is researching and developing content that helps Office users, professionals, administrators, enterprises, and novices solve multiple problems.