Google Drive to OneDrive Transfer Guide

Cloud storage services have become essential for managing documents, media, and backups. Two of the most widely used services are Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Each provides generous storage, integration with productivity tools (Google Workspace and Microsoft 365), and wide platform support.

While both platforms provide their own cloud ecosystems, RcloneView offers a centralized interface to manage, transfer, and synchronize files between them—without complex scripts or command-line operations.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to transfer files from Google Drive to OneDrive using RcloneView, a GUI-based tool built on top of Rclone that makes multi-cloud file management simple and powerful.

Why Use RcloneView for Cloud-to-Cloud Transfers?

RcloneView is a powerful GUI built on top of the Rclone engine, designed to simplify cloud storage management.

Easily connect multiple cloud providers
Intuitive interface for transferring files with drag-and-drop
Compare folder contents before transferring
Simple GUI with advanced features like dry-run, filters, and job scheduling
Schedule recurring transfers and backups
Secure OAuth login for Google Drive and OneDrive

Unlike traditional manual download/upload methods, RcloneView automates the process through direct API-based operations—allowing smooth, unattended transfers between cloud storages.

📙 Transfer Files from Google Drive to OneDrive

Add Google Drive and OneDrive Remotes in RcloneView

Open RcloneView and click + New Remote from the Remote menu.
In the Provider tab, search and select Google Drive.
Proceed through the wizard and complete OAuth login.
Repeat the same process for OneDrive.

🔍 For detailed setup, see:

Open Both Remotes in the Explorer Pane

Open RcloneView and go to the Browse tab in Explorer pane.
In one pane, click the plus icon + in its header and select your Google Drive remote from the list.
In the other pane, click the + icon and choose your OneDrive remote from the list.
Both remotes will now appear side‑by‑side, allowing you to easily copy, compare, drag, or sync files and folders between them.

📌 4 Methods to Transfer Files

RcloneView provides several powerful methods to move or sync data between Google Drive and OneDrive. Choose the one that fits your workflow:

🖱️ Method 1: Drag & Drop Between Explorer Panes

Open RcloneView and navigate to the Browse tab (shown by default on startup).
Ensure both cloud remotes (Google Drive and OneDrive) are visible side‑by‑side in the dual‑pane Explorer.
Simply drag files or folders from the Google Drive pane and drop them into the OneDrive pane.
The transfer will begin automatically via Rclone background engine. You can monitor progress in real time on the Transfer Logs tab.

This intuitive drag‑and‑drop interface simplifies moving or copying files—no commands needed.

👉 Learn more: Browse & Manage Remote Storage

🔍 Method 2: Compare Folder Contents, Copy, or Delete

In both Explorer panes, navigate to and select the folders you want to compare (left: Google Drive, right: OneDrive).
Click the Compare button in the main menu tab to initiate folder comparison.
RcloneView will scan and highlight:
- Files only present on one side
- Files with the same name but different sizes
- Identical files
Select files to choose which files you want to act on.
To transfer files left→right, click Copy → button. To transfer right→left, use ← Copy button. To remove a file from a remote, click the Delete button on its pane.
Progress and summary updates appear in the status bar.

This visual comparison minimizes errors by letting you review files before moving or deleting them.

👉 Learn more in the Compare Folder Contents guide

🔁 Method 3: Use Sync or Job

In the Explorer pane, navigate to and select the Google Drive folder and the OneDrive folder you want to keep synchronized.
Click the Sync button in the home menu.
Choose sync options (ond-directional or vice versa), preview actions, and confirm.
RcloneView will run the sync and display a progress indicator in transfer log tab.

Alternatively, for repeated or scheduled transfers:

1. Click Save to Jobs in Sync modal window Or Open Job Manager → click Add Job. 2. Configure source and destination and set options. 3. Save the job and run it manually or schedule it.

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⏰ Method 4: Schedule Automatic Sync Job

In the Explorer pane, navigate to and select the Google Drive folder and the OneDrive folder you want to keep synchronized.
Open Job Manager from the Home or Remote menu, then click Add Job.
Verify your selected source and destination; adjust if needed.
Use the schedule editor to define when the job should run. RcloneView provides a built-in simulation tool to preview your schedule pattern before saving it.
Save and enable the scheduled job.

Once saved, RcloneView will automatically run the sync at the times you've specified.

Execution details and logs are available in Job History, and you'll receive a notification when the job completes successfully.

👉 Learn more: Job Scheduling and Execution

Final Thoughts

Transferring files between cloud services like Google Drive and OneDrive doesn’t need to be complicated. With RcloneView, it’s a matter of a few clicks — no command-line usage required.

This method is fast, secure, and reliable, whether you’re moving gigabytes of personal files or syncing company documents across accounts.

🎯 Try using RcloneView today and make your multi-cloud management effortless.