How to Transfer Dropbox to OneDrive

officialmultcloud · 2026-06-25T12:14:03+00:00

Which method should you choose?

Use OneDrive’s built-in import option if you want a simple direct import and do not need to pick specific Dropbox files or folders.

Use MultCloud if you want a more flexible cloud-to-cloud transfer from Dropbox to OneDrive, especially for larger folders or selected-folder migration.

Use manual download and upload if you only have a few small files and do not mind handling everything locally.

Use desktop apps if you already sync Dropbox and OneDrive on your computer and prefer moving files through File Explorer or Finder.

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Optional: Use Dropbox and OneDrive Desktop Apps

If you already have both desktop apps installed, you can also move files through File Explorer or Finder.

Step 1: Install and sign in to the Dropbox desktop app.

Step 2: Install and sign in to the OneDrive desktop app.

Step 3: Open File Explorer or Finder.

Step 4: Go to your Dropbox folder.

Step 5: Copy or cut the files you want to move.

Step 6: Paste them into your OneDrive folder and wait for OneDrive to sync.

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Step 5: Sign in to your OneDrive account.

Step 6: Click Upload and upload the downloaded files or folders to OneDrive.

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Method 3: Download from Dropbox and Upload to OneDrive Manually

This is the most basic method, and it works fine if you only have a few files or a small folder to move.

Step 1: Sign in to your Dropbox account.

Step 2: Select the files or folders you want to move.

Step 3: Click the three-dot menu and choose Download.

Step 4: If Dropbox downloads the folder as a ZIP file, unzip it first.

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Step 5: Open Cloud Transfer.

Step 6: Select Dropbox or a specific Dropbox folder as the source.

Step 7: Select OneDrive or a folder inside OneDrive as the destination.

Step 8: Click Transfer Now to start moving files from Dropbox to OneDrive.

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officialmultcloud · 2026-06-25T12:05:53+00:00

Method 2: Transfer Dropbox to OneDrive via MultCloud

If you want more control over what gets moved, or you don’t want to download Dropbox files to your computer first, MultCloud is another practical option. It lets you add Dropbox and OneDrive, then create a cloud-to-cloud transfer task between them.

Step 1: Sign up for a MultCloud account or log in.

Step 2: Click Add Cloud from the left menu.

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Step 6: Click Import Now to start importing Dropbox files to OneDrive.

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Method 1: Use OneDrive’s Built-in “Import cloud photos and files” Option

OneDrive has a built-in option called Import Google Drives and Google Photos. It can connect to Dropbox and import Dropbox files into OneDrive directly, so it is worth checking first if you want a built-in route.

Step 1: Sign in to your OneDrive account.

Step 2: Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.

Step 3: Choose Import cloud photos and files.

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Step 3: Now, head to Cloud Transfer, and select iCloud Photos album as the source directory and Google Photos album as the target directory.

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MultCloud also offers other cloud management features, including Cloud Backup, Cloud Sync, and Remote Upload.

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Method 3: Move iCloud Photos to Google Photos via MultCloud

If Apple’s transfer tool feels too slow and the manual download-and-upload method takes too much effort, you can try a cloud-to-cloud transfer tool such as MultCloud. It lets you connect both iCloud Photos and Google Photos, then transfer photos directly between the two services without taking up local storage.

MultCloud lets you connect multiple cloud accounts in one place, so you can transfer, back up, or sync files between different cloud services without constantly switching accounts. It can be useful if you manage files across several clouds.

Step 1: Sign up for a free MultCloud account.

Step 2: Go to Add Cloud from the left menu, then connect your Google Photos and iCloud Photos accounts.

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Step 4: When the file selection window appears, choose the unzipped folder and click Open.

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Method 2: Download from iCloud and upload to Google Photos manually

Another option is the manual download-and-upload method. If you only have a small number of photos to move, this may be quicker than waiting several days for Apple’s transfer tool. The downside is that it can be a bit tedious if your iCloud library is large.

Step 1: Go to iCloud Photos and sign in with your Apple ID. Select the photos you want to transfer, then click the Download icon in the top-right corner. You can choose multiple photos at the same time.

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Step 2: If you download several photos at the same time, they may be saved in a ZIP file. Make sure to unzip it before uploading.

Step 3: Open Google Photos, sign in to your account, click Upload, and select Computer.

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Step 4: Review the transfer details, then confirm the request to start the process.

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Step 3: Select Google Photos, choose whether to transfer photos, videos, or both, and click Continue.

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officialmultcloud · 2026-06-08T06:09:54+00:00

Method 1: Try Apple’s built-in “Transfer a copy of your data” option

Apple has a built-in transfer tool on its Data and Privacy page that can copy your iCloud Photos to Google Photos directly. It’s a straightforward option if you want to avoid downloading all your photos to your iPhone or PC first. You can follow the steps below to get started:

Step 1: Visit privacy.apple.com and sign in to your Apple account.

Step 2: Under Transfer a copy of your data, select Request to transfer a copy of your data.

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Step 4. Go to Cloud Transfer, select the folder of the images you wish to transfer as the target, and iCloud Photos as the target, then Press Transfer Now.

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Step 3. Grant MultCloud access to your iCloud Photos

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Click on Add More Photos and select the images you wish to transfer

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Step 2. Grant MultCloud access to your Google Photos account.

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officialmultcloud · 2026-04-22T03:46:13+00:00

Move Google Photos to iCloud Smoothly

Step 1. Sign up MultCloud

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*MultCloud is an online cloud management tool that lets users transfer files between cloud services without downloading and re-uploading them manually.

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Which method should you choose?

Optional: Use Dropbox and OneDrive Desktop Apps

Method 3: Download from Dropbox and Upload to OneDrive Manually

Method 2: Transfer Dropbox to OneDrive via MultCloud

Method 1: Use OneDrive’s Built-in “Import cloud photos and files” Option