If you use OneDrive to save your important files, you might want to download all of them to your Windows computer. This way, you can open and edit your files even when you don’t have internet.

What is OneDrive?
OneDrive is a Microsoft app that keeps your files safe in the cloud (online storage). You can access these files on any device — like your phone, tablet, or another computer — by signing in.

You can even automatically back up important folders like Desktop, Documents, and Pictures to OneDrive. This keeps your files safe and synced on all devices.

Usually, OneDrive shows your files as online links, so they don’t take up space on your computer. But if you want to have all files saved on your computer (useful if you’ll be offline), here’s an easy way to download everything.

Steps to Download All Files from OneDrive

1. Find the OneDrive icon on your taskbar (bottom right corner of your screen). You might need to click the up arrow to see it.
   
   

   

   
   
2. Click the OneDrive icon, then click the gear ⚙️ icon and choose Settings.
3. Alternatively, open File Explorer (the folder icon on your taskbar or press Windows + E), then open your OneDrive folder.
   
   Click the OneDrive button on the top right, then click Settings.
   
   

   

4. In the OneDrive settings window, click Sync and backup from the menu on the left side.
   
   

   

5. Under Preferences, click Advanced settings to open more options.
   
   

   

6. Click the Download all files button under Files On-Demand.
   
   

   

7. You will see how much space your files will take on your computer. Click Continue to start the download.
   
   

   

   
   

Now, OneDrive will download all your files and save them on your computer. You can open and edit them anytime—even without internet!

Why Download Your Files?

• You can use your files offline.
• You have a backup copy on your computer in case something happens to your online files.
• Opening files is faster because they’re already on your device.
• If you want to save space later, you can upload files back to OneDrive and remove local copies. Learn more on how to free up disk space with OneDrive.

Tip: Remember to keep an eye on your computer’s storage space. Downloading all files can use a lot of space depending on how many files you have.

That’s all! Now you know how to download all your OneDrive files to your Windows PC. Enjoy having your files ready anytime you need them!