[4 Ways] How to Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud

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• User Case: Can I Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud?
• Why Need to Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud?
• Solution 1: Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on iPhone/iPad
• Solution 2: Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on Mac
• Solution 3: Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on Windows
• Solution 4: Easily Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on Any Device
• Conclusion

User Case: Can I Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud?

Why Need to Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud?

OneDrive and iCloud are cloud storage services that let users store and access files from anywhere with an internet connection. OneDrive is developed by Microsoft and integrates with Office apps, while iCloud is developed by Apple and integrates with Apple's apps.

Both services offer free and paid storage plans, automatic backups, and file-sharing options. OneDrive works with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices, while iCloud works with Apple devices. Now, transferring files from OneDrive to iCloud becomes a tough problem because of the different users’ needs below.

Considering these reasons, many people want to transfer their files from OneDrive to iCloud to help streamline file management, ensure easy accessibility of files on new devices, and provide backup and redundancy in case of data loss or corruption. But how to address it? 3 solutions are presented next.

Solution 1: Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on iPhone/iPad

If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you can easily migrate your OneDrive content to iCloud with just two apps. Specific steps are as follows:

Step 1. Download OneDrive on your iOS mobile device. Open the "Files" app and click "Edit".

Step 2. Enable OneDrive, which will give the "Files" app access to all OneDrive files and folders.

Step 3. Open OneDrive in "Files", and then copy the files and folders that will be transferred to iCloud Drive.

Step 4. Go back to the "Files" application. Turn on iCloud Drive.

Step 5. Select the location where you want to paste the file. Long press on an empty space and paste the copied file.

Solution 2: Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on Mac

If you're using an Apple computer, you can download files from the OneDrive app, then use a simple drag and drop to move from OneDrive to iCloud directly from the macOS Finder.

Step 1. Open "Finder" from your Mac's dock.

Step 2. Click OneDrive in the sidebar. Select the files and folders you want to move.

Step 3. Drag the file to iCloud Drive in the sidebar of the "Finder" window.

Solution 3: Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on Windows

If you're using Windows, you can transfer your OneDrive from your Windows computer to iCloud in 2 ways: using a web browser or using Apple's iCloud for Windows app. But you're better off using a web browser because sometimes the problem of "iCloud Drive not syncing Windows 10" may appear.

Step 1. Log in to your OneDrive account via the website and find the file you want to transfer.

Step 2. Right-click the file to transfer and click "Download". Your computer will download the files and save them in the default folder. 

Step 3. Open a new tab in the browser, enter the iCloud web page, and log in.

Step 4. Find the corresponding location, and then upload the downloaded OneDrive data to iCloud Drive.

Solution 4: Easily Transfer Files from OneDrive to iCloud on Any Device

If you want to quickly transfer data from OneDrive to iCloud, the best way is to use a cloud file manager---MultCloud. The software is designed to enable users to centrally manage multiple cloud accounts and quickly transfer data between different cloud storage accounts.

 

In just 3 easy steps, you can easily transfer all your files from OneDrive to iCloud.

Step 1. Sign up for a MultCloud account. Alternatively, you can log in directly with your Google or Facebook account.

Step 2. Click "Add Cloud" and select the OneDrive icon, then log in with your OneDrive account to add it to MultCloud. After that, add iCloud Drive to MultCloud as well.

Step 3. Open the "Cloud Transfer" page, choose files or folders in OneDrive as the source, and choose a location in iCloud Drive as the destination. Then click "Transfer Now", MultCloud will transfer the selected files and folders as soon as possible.

Conclusion

To transfer files from OneDrive to iCloud, you only need to follow the above 4 methods. If you feel that the process of transferring OneDrive data to iCloud is too long, you can also use the function provided by MultCloud to quickly transfer.