OneDrive to Dropbox Files Migration Assistant, 0 Downloading Involved
Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox have a lot in common. Both of them offer a free plan. They both offer a cross-platform synchronization software. You can synchronize your stuff from your Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, iOS and Android. These are both feature-rich platforms with various file sharing, collaboration, offline access and version history features. OneDrive and Dropbox are both known for their stringent security measures.
Nonetheless, certain circumstances may force you to make a switch. Here are some of the major ones that come to my mind:
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Storage issues are one of the key factors why people switch from one cloud service to another. If the OneDrive storage plans aren’t adequate for you, you may be considering switching to Dropbox for additional storage.
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It’s possible that Dropbox is offering limited-time promotional offers. You may be looking to switch over to Dropbox for better economic plans. Such plans may help you get the best out of it at discounted plans.
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Are you looking for specific collaboration features for your professional or business needs? If so, if OneDrive doesn’t offer those specific collaboration features, switching over to Dropbox can be beneficial.
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Server-side performance can be another key issue. If you’re often encountering frequent performance issues with the OneDrive server, you might want to switch over.
Procedure
Method 1: Manually Download and Re-upload Files
This method involves downloading all files from your OneDrive account, and re-uploading on Dropbox. The problem with this method is it involves a lot of work. Moreover, if your Internet speed is not good and consistent, it will take a lot of your time. However, there is one advantage. It’s free. You don’t need to subscribe for third-party services.
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Open OneDrive and sign-in to your account.
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Click on My Files.
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Select the folder(s) you want to download.
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Click on the Download icon.
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Your download will start. Once it is finished, open the compressed file downloaded to your PC using a free tool such as 7-Zip File Manager.
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Open Dropbox, and sign-in to your account.
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Click on the Upload button, select Folder.
Method 2: Using Easy Cloud Manager
Easy Cloud Manager is the most secure and instant way to transfer cloud files online. You may navigate through your files using the ECR from your browser, just like you would on your computer using File Explorer.
ECM is fully Web-based. Your files are transferred using ECM’s server bandwidth. As a result, you don’t need to download any files and eventually, you save a lot of your precious time.
Features:
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Transfer all files or specific files of your choice. For example: ECM gives you an option to transfer only documents, images, music, archives, etc.
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Transfer custom files by their sizes. For example: Exclude all files above/ below a specific file size.
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Web-based seamless file transfers. You don’t need to download any files.
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Supports plenty of cloud services including the major and popular ones.
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File Organization: Are your files scattered across too many cloud storage accounts? If so, File Organization will help you easily re-organize them in an orderly manner. As a result, you will be able to quickly find your files.
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File Renaming: Batch rename files in your cloud accounts without downloading them. Supports multiple renaming rules.
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File Search: Quickly search throughout your files in no time.
Steps:
1. Open Easy Cloud Manager and register a new account.
2. In the Home tab, click on Add New Drive.
3. Select OneDrive.
4. Click on Add New Drive.
5. Sign-in to your OneDrive account, and provide the required account access privileges.
6. Similarly, add your Dropbox account.
7. Once you’ve added both the accounts, switch to the Operations tab.
8. Click on Data Transfer.
9. Click on Select Source, and choose your OneDrive account.
10. Click on Load Drive.
11. Similarly, click on Select Target and add your Dropbox as the target account.
12. To instantly transfer your files, click on the Transfer Now button. To schedule your transfer, click on the Schedule Task option, and choose your desired schedule (once, daily, weekly, or monthly).