How to Migrate all OneDrive files to Dropbox [2024]

As cloud storage services continue to grow in popularity, many users find themselves splitting files between multiple platforms like OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and more. This distributed storage approach can create headaches when it comes to managing and accessing your data across accounts. Fortunately, services like RiceDrive make it easy to consolidate your cloud storage by migrating fully from one provider to another.

In this guide, we'll walk through the process of migrating all your files and folders from OneDrive over to Dropbox using RiceDrive's simple but powerful transfer features.

Why Migrate from OneDrive to Dropbox?

There are a few key reasons you may want to make the switch from OneDrive to Dropbox:

• Platform Ubiquity - Dropbox still enjoys greater adoption and third-party integration support compared to OneDrive. Transferring to Dropbox makes sharing and access more seamless across devices and apps.

• Cost - For equivalent or better storage space, Dropbox plans are often cheaper than OneDrive subscriptions. Their free tier option is also far more generous.

• User Experience - Subjective, but many users still prefer the clean Dropbox interface and reliability to Microsoft's cloud offering.

Of course, there are also benefits to staying with OneDrive for the deep Microsoft software integrations. But if your priority is a streamlined and cost-effective cloud storage solution, migrating from OneDrive to Dropbox is definitely an option worth considering.

Preparing for Migration

Before jumping into the RiceDrive transfer process, it's important to do a few things first to prepare both accounts:

Clean Up OneDrive - Scan all your OneDrive folders and delete any redundant, temporary or unnecessary files and folders. This minimizes the transfer time and cost.

Free Up Space - Check that you have enough free space in your target Dropbox account to receive all files from OneDrive. Upgrade your Dropbox plan if needed.

Install Apps - Get the latest OneDrive and Dropbox apps installed on your desktop/mobile devices for easy access during transfer.

Match Folder Structure - Mirror your main OneDrive folder hierarchy in your Dropbox for a smoother like-for-like transfer.

Temporarily Pause Syncs - Pause any active backup or sync jobs in OneDrive to avoid potential transfer conflicts.

Migrating from OneDrive to Dropbox with RiceDrive

1. Open RiceDrive

   First, head to the RiceDrive website and login with your any email. Once login, open the RiceDrive app.

   

2. Connect Accounts

   In RiceDrive, click 'Link Storage' and choose OneDrive and Dropbox from the available providers. Sign into both your OneDrive and Dropbox accounts when prompted.

   

3. Select Transfer Type

   Under Transfer & Download > Transger, choose your OneDrive account as the Source and Dropbox as the Destination. Select 'My Drive' as the transfer source to migrate your files from OneDrive into Dropbox.

4. Pick Transfer Direction

   For migration, you'll want to choose 'One-way' transfer to move all files from OneDrive over to Dropbox only. Don't select 'Bi-directional' unless you need ongoing syncing.

5. Choose Transfer Folders/Files

   In the file manager view, browse your OneDrive folders and select everything you want to migrate over. Choose your target folder in Dropbox as well.

   

6. Start Your OneDrive to Dropbox Transfer

   Review all settings, then click 'Start Transfer' to kick off the migration process. Monitor progress from the RiceDrive transfer queue.

Depending on how much data you're moving, the transfer could take hours or days. RiceDrive will automatically pick up where it left off in case of network errors or interruptions, providing complete reliability.

Once finished, RiceDrive delivers a detailed transfer report so you can confirm that every OneDrive file and folder was successfully migrated to your Dropbox account.

Post-Migration Clean Up

With all your files now safely transferred from OneDrive to Dropbox, you can wrap up by:

• Removing your old OneDrive app, account and folders if no longer needed.

• Setting Dropbox as the new default storage location across your apps and devices.

• Creating selective syncs in Dropbox for any folders you want to continuously back up from your desktop.

• Checking that all shared folder access and links have carried over properly in Dropbox.

• Updating payment details if you've changed Dropbox plans.

Since RiceDrive transfers maintain all original file details like permissions, metadata and timestamps, you can rest assured the migration to your new Dropbox account preserves full fidelity.

RiceDrive Tips & Best Practices

Here are some additional tips for a smooth and successful OneDrive to Dropbox migration using RiceDrive:

• Transfer in Stages - For very large transfers, break it up into smaller chunks by data type or timeframe.

• Free Up Bandwidth - Pause other bandwidth-heavy processes during big file transfers.

• Verify Results - Randomly sample files in Dropbox after the transfer to check they migrated properly.

• Handle Versions - Use RiceDrive's 'Replace' option when transferring to get the newest OneDrive file versions only.

• Remap Links - Update any shared links and file paths pointing to OneDrive to now reference your Dropbox location.

• Add to Favorites - Favorite the folders, files and transfers within RiceDrive for quick access later.

• Report Issues - Flag any transfer errors or discrepancies to the RiceDrive support team for troubleshooting.

Migrating cloud storage providers is easy with RiceDrive's unmatched transfer speed, flexibility and automation capabilities. In just a few clicks, you can seamlessly transition terabytes of files from OneDrive over into Dropbox and be up and running on your new platform of choice.