Microsoft OneDrive
Cloud storage and sync service with automatic backup and Office integration
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- Version
- 26.123.0628.0001
- License
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Windows
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage and file synchronization service, built into Windows and also available as a separate app for Mac, iOS, and Android. It keeps a folder on your device mirrored with online storage, so files stay backed up and reachable from any connected device.
Beyond plain sync, it offers automatic backup of photos and videos from phones and cameras, a document scanner for turning paper documents into digital files, and a Personal Vault that adds an extra authentication step for particularly sensitive files. It also includes basic ransomware detection with file recovery, and it integrates directly with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for real time co-editing.
It suits anyone who wants files available across multiple devices and protected against local data loss, from individual users to families and business teams sharing documents. People who only need local backup, or who prefer a tool that isn't tied to a Microsoft account and subscription plans, may find it less appealing.
The free plan includes 5 GB of storage. Additional storage and the full Office application suite require a paid Microsoft 365 subscription, offered in individual, family, and business tiers billed monthly or yearly.