How to Import Photos and Files from Google Drive and Photos to OneDrive
Moving files from Google Drive and Google Photos to OneDrive brings all your pictures and documents together in Microsoft’s cloud storage service. You can start this transfer at any time through the OneDrive website.
The import process copies your files over without deleting or changing anything in your Google account. You need an active Microsoft account and enough free storage space in OneDrive to hold your files before you begin.
Import photos and files by signing into OneDrive.com, navigating to Settings, and selecting “Import cloud photos and files.” Connect your desired cloud service, like Google Drive, and follow the prompts to start the copying process.
Step 1Sign In and Find the Import Option
Head over to onedrive.live.com and sign in with your Microsoft account to get started.
Step 2Accessing the Import Feature
Click the gear icon in the top right corner for Settings. Look for the “Import cloud photos and files” option to pull in your external documents.
- Action: Click on “Settings,” then choose “Import cloud photos and files.”
Step 3Connecting Your Cloud Service
After choosing to import, OneDrive will guide you to connect your other cloud services, like Google Drive, by asking for permission to access your account.
Step 4Initiating the Import
With your cloud accounts connected, you can now initiate the import process to copy your chosen files and photos into OneDrive.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/onedrive/import-other-cloud-files-using-onedrive
Summary
Bringing photos and files from services like Google Drive into OneDrive requires signing in, opening Settings, and selecting the import option to link your accounts.
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