5 Quick Ways: Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox [Video Attached]

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• Can I Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox with Ease?
• Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox by MultCloud [3 Easy Methods]
• Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox by Download and Upload [Manual]
• Import Microsoft OneDrive to Dropbox on the Dropbox.com Website [Manual]
• Conclusion
• FAQs About Copying OneDrive to Dropbox

Can I Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox with Ease?

OneDrive and Dropbox are two of the most famous cloud storage services nowadays. Most users might own two of them and want to move some files from OneDrive to Dropbox, or Dropbox to OneDrive, sometimes. To transfer files from one cloud to another,  the majority will be more likely to adopt the traditional way: download files from the source cloud drive to the local storage, and then re-upload them to the destination cloud drive.

So, when migrating files from OneDrive to Dropbox, most users download files from OneDrive and then upload them to Dropbox. While this might sound quite simple, it is stressful and time-consuming, especially when the files involved are large and Internet speeds are slow. Or you can use Power Automate to migrate files from OneDrive to Dropbox; it's complex to configure. That is why many users are looking for an easier way to transfer OneDrive to Dropbox. That's what we will talk about today. Just read further.

Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox by MultCloud [3 Easy Methods]

To migrate OneDrive files to Dropbox without worrying about the file size and internet speed,  you can rely on the professional cloud transfer tool named MultCloud. It is designed to help cloud users manage all cloud drives in one platform, and even transfer data across different clouds with just one click.

Apart from the above advantages, MultCloud can transfer cloud data fast since it consumes the traffic data, not relying on the Internet speed, which is not stable. Next, we list the detailed steps of moving files from OneDrive to Dropbox via MultCloud.

Preparation: Add both OneDrive and Dropbox to MultCloud

Adding source and destination cloud drives to MultCloud is the foundation for managing your clouds through it. Don’t worry about your cloud account security since MultCloud uses an OAuth authorization system that enables third-party applications to build a connection to cloud services without your username and password. And the system is supported by primary cloud storage services like Google Drive, SkyDrive, Dropbox, etc.

All you have to do is sign up for MultCloud and add the clouds with which you want to perform better management to MultCloud.

Now, we will show you how to move files from OneDrive to Dropbox via 3 different features provided by MultCloud.

• Method 1: Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox by “Copy” or “Copy to”
• Method 2: Transfer Files OneDrive to Dropbox by Cloud Transfer
• Method 3: Move OneDrive to Dropbox by Drag and Drop

Method 1: Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox by "Copy" or "Copy to"

This method is suitable for you to transfer files from OneDrive to Dropbox without any switching action.

Step 1: Open OneDrive in MultCloud. Tick the boxes in front of the files and folders which you want to copy.
Step 2: Click “Copy to” or “Copy” in the feature bar above or in the pop-up menu after right-clicking.

Step 3.1: If you choose “Copy to”, then select the destination of your copied files or folders in the pop-up window. You can click “Multi-select” to copy to more than one destination at once.

Step 3.2: If you choose “Copy”, then move to Dropbox by clicking the Dropbox icon under “My Cloud Drives” on the left. Click “Paste” in the feature bar above. You can also right-click in Dropbox and choose “Paste” in the pop-up menu.

Method 2: Transfer Files OneDrive to Dropbox by Cloud Transfer

This is the most unique and flexible feature provided by MultCloud, which allows you to copy files and folders from OneDrive to Dropbox or directly copy the whole account of OneDrive to Dropbox so as to backup OneDrive to Dropbox.

Step 1: Click “Cloud Transfer” under the “Common Tools” list.
Step 2: Click the left square.

Step 3: Tick the boxes in front of the clouds, folders, or files you want to copy from OneDrive in the “Please Select” window. Then click “OK”.

Step 4: Click the right square to select the destination in Dropbox and then click “OK” in the “Please Select” window.
Step 5: Click the purple button “Transfer Now” in the lower right corner. Then the transfer task will be done by the background program of MultCloud. You can choose whether to shut down the browser or to complete other operations.

For more information, you can take a look at the following video:

Method 3: Move OneDrive to Dropbox by Drag and Drop (Not Available Anymore)

If you think the methods given above are not intuitive enough, you can switch to the classic version of MultCloud in the lower left of the MultCloud interface. In this way, you can easily copy a folder from OneDrive to Dropbox by Drag and Drop instead of selecting.

Step 1: Click “Switch to classic MultCloud” in the lower left corner.
Step 2: Select the files or folders you want to copy from OneDrive.
Step 3: Hold on and move the files to the Dropbox icon in the cloud drive list. Then the copying task is done.

Copy from OneDrive to Dropbox by Download and Upload [Manual]

Apart from using MultCloud to migrate OneDrive to Dropbox, the only way to achieve this may be to first download the files you want to copy from OneDrive, then upload those files to Dropbox. If the internet on your device is not quick enough, the process of copying may take lots of time.

Step 1: Open and sign in to OneDrive in your browser. Right-click the files or folders you want to copy.
Step 2: Click “Download” in the pop-up menu.

Step 3: Open and log in to Dropbox in another browser window.
Step 4: Click “Upload files” or “Upload folder” and locate the files from the pop-up window to upload to Dropbox.

Limitations:✎...

Cannot close the browser or shut down until both downloads and uploads finish. 

Double bandwidth usage– Downloads + uploads consume twice the data. 

Must have enough free space on your computer for all files.

Import Microsoft OneDrive to Dropbox on the Dropbox.com Website

Recently, the Dropbox website has provided you with the option to import from Microsoft OneDrive. Here is how to transfer files from OneDrive to Dropbox online:

1. Please log in to your Dropbox website and tap Upload.

2. Choose Import from Microsoft OneDrive.

3. It will prompt you to log in to your OneDrive account to link OneDrive to Dropbox and choose one to log in and grant access to Dropbox.

4. When your OneDrive account is ready, hit Select your files to choose OneDrive files to migrate.

5. You can choose what files you need and hit Select.

6. Then tick Keep folder structure and Overwrite files with same name according to your demands, and hit Upload.

7. Once completed, it will show you: * files added from OneDrive. You can go ahead and check them now.

Limitations:✎...

The speed might be extremely slow. OneDrive is known for sluggish transfer speeds. 

Small files take hours. Even 1MB files can sync painfully slowly. 

Large imports (300k+ files) degrade significantly or grind to a halt.

The tool often copies top folders but leaves internal folders empty.

Some Publisher files, restricted files, or complex OneNote notebooks may not transfer.

Conclusion

MultCloud, as a remarkable web-based service, can help you copy from OneDrive to Dropbox and combine OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and many other cloud drive services for better cloud management.  In addition to the “Cloud Transfer” mentioned above, MultCloud provides you with two other unique functions, "Cloud Sync" and "Remote Upload".

To be specific, Cloud Sync can help you sync data between multiple clouds, like syncing OneDrive with Dropbox, in order to prevent accidental data loss or damage. And you can remotely upload to OneDrive easily to parse the contents from Links, Torrents, or Magnets and upload them to the corresponding clouds. This is more suitable for those who only own the online link of the file but actually don’t store the files on their devices.

FAQs About Copying OneDrive to Dropbox

Can I have both OneDrive and Dropbox syncing on the same computer?

A: Yes, install both apps but keep their folders in separate locations (e.g., C:\Users\[YourUserName]\OneDrive and C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Dropbox). This lets you copy files between them without conflicts. Then, you can use OneDrive and Dropbox together.

What is the manual method to transfer files from OneDrive to Dropbox?

A: Download files from OneDrive to your computer, then upload them to Dropbox via the web or desktop app.

Is there a way to transfer files without downloading them to my computer?

A: Yes, use a cloud transfer tool like MultCloud or Dropbox's official Import feature to move files directly between OneDrive and Dropbox.

What is the best free way to copy files between OneDrive and Dropbox?

A: Free tiers of tools like MultCloud or Rclone (command line) offer limited transfers. Manual download/upload is also free but time‑consuming.

Can I automate copying files between OneDrive and Dropbox?

A: Yes, use Microsoft Power Automate or MultCloud to create automated flows that copy new or modified files from one service to the other.

Are there file size limits when transferring from OneDrive to Dropbox?

A: Dropbox web uploads max at 50 GB, and third‑party tools often have their own limits. For very large files, use the desktop app instead.