{"id":14245,"date":"2026-09-28T07:49:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T07:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=14245"},"modified":"2026-09-28T07:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T07:49:34","slug":"move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move Files from SharePoint to OneDrive: Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;14245&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Move Files from SharePoint to OneDrive: Complete Guide&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"case-study-n my-3\">\n<p>Teams often store shared documents in SharePoint and personal work in OneDrive. Sometimes a project ends, and its files need a personal home. Microsoft supports moving or copying content between both services, including across sites. This guide explains every reliable method for SharePoint to OneDrive migration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Before_You_Begin_SharePoint_to_OneDrive_Migration\" >Before You Begin SharePoint to OneDrive Migration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Method_1_Use_Move_toCopy_to\" >Method 1: Use Move to\/Copy to<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Move_to_vs_Copy_to\" >Move to vs Copy to<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Method_2_Use_the_OneDrive_Sync_App\" >Method 2: Use the OneDrive Sync App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Method_3_Use_Administrator_Scripts\" >Method 3: Use Administrator Scripts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Key_Limits_to_Remember\" >Key Limits to Remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Best_Practices_for_a_Smooth_Transfer\" >Best Practices for a Smooth Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Real_User_Question_Answered\" >Real User Question, Answered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Simplify_Migration_with_Cigati_SharePoint_Migration_Tool\" >Simplify Migration with Cigati SharePoint Migration Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Key_features_Move_Files_from_SharePoint_to_OneDrive\" >Key features: Move Files from SharePoint to OneDrive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#How_it_works\" >How it works:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/move-files-from-sharepoint-to-onedrive\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Move_SharePoint_Files_to_OneDrive\"><\/span>Why Move SharePoint Files to OneDrive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving files to OneDrive suits several everyday business situations and workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project <b>owners archive finished work<\/b> into a private, organized space.<\/li>\n<li>Employees <b>prepare personal working copies<\/b> before editing shared documents offline.<\/li>\n<li>Managers <b>consolidate documents<\/b> from several sites into one accessible location.<\/li>\n<li>Admins reorganize content during <b>restructuring <\/b>or <b>SharePoint Online to OneDrive migration<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Begin_SharePoint_to_OneDrive_Migration\"><\/span>Before You Begin SharePoint to OneDrive Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A short checklist keeps every transfer smooth and predictable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm you <b>hold owner or member access<\/b> to the source library.<\/li>\n<li><b>Check the total size<\/b>, since Microsoft sets limits on move and copy operations.<\/li>\n<li>Decide between <b>Move to<\/b> and <b>Copy to<\/b>, based on version history needs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Inform colleagues<\/b> who use the files, because existing links change after a move.<\/li>\n<li>Check that your <b>organization allows cross-site moves<\/b> in the SharePoint admin center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Use_Move_toCopy_to\"><\/span>Method 1: Use Move to\/Copy to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Move to &amp; Copy to are the quickest built-in options for most users. Follow these steps to transfer files from SharePoint to OneDrive. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/onedrive\/move-files-and-folders-between-onedrive-and-sharepoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Microsoft<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Open <\/b>the SharePoint document library that holds the files you need.<\/li>\n<li><b>Select <\/b>the files\/folders, then choose Move to or Copy to.<\/li>\n<li>Use the <b>ellipsis menu<\/b> when the command is hidden from the toolbar.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pick OneDrive <\/b>as the destination, then select the target folder.<\/li>\n<li><b>Select More<\/b> places to reveal additional destinations when your target is hidden.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <b>Move<\/b> here or <b>Copy <\/b>here, and the transfer begins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Microsoft documents every step in its <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sharepoint\/libraries\/move-or-copy-files-in-sharepoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>official guide<\/b><\/a> to moving or copying files in SharePoint.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_to_vs_Copy_to\"><\/span>Move to vs Copy to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px auto; text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Point<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Move to<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Copy to<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Version history<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\">Document history travels with the file<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\">Latest version only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Original file<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\">Removed from source after the move<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\">Remains in SharePoint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Best for<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\">Full relocation with history<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\">Safe duplicates and quick transfers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>The <b>source file stays<\/b> in the site <b>Recycle Bin<\/b> after a move completes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Only properties supported<\/b> at the destination carry across, so align columns first.<\/li>\n<li><b>Managed metadata<\/b> carries across when both locations share the same term store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_the_OneDrive_Sync_App\"><\/span>Method 2: Use the OneDrive Sync App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The OneDrive sync app suits larger sets of files and folders. Use it when you want to copy SharePoint files to OneDrive in bulk.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Sync <\/b>the <b>SharePoint library<\/b> to your computer through the library toolbar.<\/li>\n<li>Open <b>File Explorer<\/b>&lt;, then <b>drag files<\/b> into your OneDrive folder.<\/li>\n<li><b>Changes <\/b>upload automatically once your device reconnects to the internet.<\/li>\n<li><b>University IT guidance suggests<\/b> keeping synced items <b>below 300,000<\/b> for smooth performance.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sync-based<\/b> copying brings current files, so version history needs a separate plan.<\/li>\n<li><b>Files above 15 GB transfer<\/b> through the<b> OneDrive client instead of Move to<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Use_Administrator_Scripts\"><\/span>Method 3: Use Administrator Scripts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Administrators can script transfers with the <b>PnP PowerShell Copy-PnPFile command<\/b>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sharepoint\/dev\/apis\/spod-copy-move-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SharePoint and OneDrive Copy and Move API creates jobs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between sites. Scripts suit repeatable, large transfers that administrators want to control closely. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Limits_to_Remember\"><\/span>Key Limits to Remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures follow Microsoft limits as summarized by university IT teams. Verify current values in the SharePoint Online limits article before large transfers. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office365\/servicedescriptions\/sharepoint-online-service-description\/sharepoint-online-limits#moving-and-copying-across-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Microsoft Learn<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px auto; text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Limit for Move to and Copy to<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Single file size<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 15 GB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Folder or file group size<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 100 GB per operation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Items in one move<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 30,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><b>Files copied from the OneDrive website<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 2,500 at once<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_a_Smooth_Transfer\"><\/span>Best Practices for a Smooth Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Notify colleagues before starting, &amp; <b>schedule large transfers during quiet hours<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Remove unneeded documents <\/b>and old versions to shorten transfer time.<\/li>\n<li>Run a <b>small pilot batch<\/b> before starting the full migration.<\/li>\n<li>Check in documents first, because checked-out files need to be released before moving.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the <b>source copy until validation finishes<\/b> as an extra safeguard.<\/li>\n<li><b>Recreate shared links <\/b>afterward, since moved items receive fresh locations.<\/li>\n<li>Verify file<b> counts, folder structure &amp;<\/b> <b>permissions<\/b> once the transfer completes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"case-study-n my-3\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_User_Question_Answered\"><\/span><b><i>Real User Question, Answered<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A SharePoint Online user asked the Microsoft Q&amp;A community for help with a large folder. The company needed to shift data to the correct sites while keeping version history. A custom script transferred current files, though earlier versions stayed behind. The folder was also too big for the standard move command.<\/p>\n<p><b>Question: How can I move a large SharePoint folder while keeping every version?<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Answer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with <\/span><b>Move to<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since Microsoft confirms it carries document history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Split oversized folders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into smaller batches that stay within the 100 GB threshold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep each batch below 30,000 items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stay within the move limit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Restore <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>move each earlier version individually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you choose Copy to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For files above 15 GB, use the <\/span><b>OneDrive client<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an administrator script.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For enormous libraries, a dedicated migration tool saves considerable effort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a tool that lists version history among its supported data types.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplify_Migration_with_Cigati_SharePoint_Migration_Tool\"><\/span>Simplify Migration with Cigati SharePoint Migration Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"migrate-btn-n my-4\">\n<p>Manual methods work well for small transfers. Large libraries benefit from automation, mapping, and reporting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/sharepoint-migration-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Cigati SharePoint Migration Tool<\/b><\/a> handles precise, structured migration of SharePoint content. It moves sites, libraries, lists, folders, and files through source-to-destination mapping. A dedicated SharePoint to OneDrive migration feature moves document libraries directly into OneDrive. 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