Microsoft OneDrive is a versatile online storage and syncing service that allows you to backup photos, videos, and other files from anywhere, on any device. The free version of the app offers 5GB of free personal cloud storage, which is perfect for getting started. To unlock more space, consider upgrading your account to the pro version with a real money purchase.
Whether you need to backup your work in progress or store your documents and photos securely in the cloud, Microsoft OneDrive is an excellent solution to help you achieve your goals.
Features:
- Backup your photos, audio files, video content, documents, and other files to Microsoft OneDrive.
- Automatically upload your photos and organize them into albums to share with family and friends.
- Access and share your files from anywhere, on any device.
- Review the latest version of a Word document and see important updates thanks to its inter-device file syncing feature.
- Scan business cards or receipts, and even edit and sign PDFs directly within the app.
Microsoft OneDrive provides ample storage space for your photos and files, ensuring they remain protected, synced, and accessible across all your devices. The OneDrive app enables you to view and share OneDrive files, photos, and videos with friends and family, offering safe and free storage. Additionally, the app can automatically back up your phone’s photos and videos. Start with 5 GB of free storage space, or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription for up to 1 TB or 100 GB of cloud storage.
Microsoft OneDrive Offers the Following Features:
Collaboration with Microsoft
- Use Microsoft Office apps to edit and collaborate in real time on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files stored in OneDrive.
- Backup, view, and save Office documents.
- Share files across platforms and share photos in the photo locker.
Back Up Photos & Videos
- More storage for all your important photos, files, documents, and more.
- Automatic photo backup and secure photo storage when you enable Camera Upload.
- Easily find photos in the photo locker thanks to automatic tagging.
- View and share photos on your phone, computer, and online.
- Free storage and a photo locker to secure your photos and keep them safe.
- Upload videos and store them in secure photo storage.
- Bedtime Backup feature ensures seamless photo backup while you sleep.
File Sharing and Access
- Secure photo storage for all your photos, videos, and albums.
- Share files, photos, videos, and albums with friends and family.
- Share photos and upload videos, then share files easily.
- Receive notifications when a shared document is edited.
- Secure folder settings offer password-protected or expiring sharing links.
- Access selected OneDrive files on the app without being online.
Document Scanning
- Scan, sign, and send docs directly from the OneDrive mobile app.
- Scan and mark up docs, receipts, whiteboards, and more.
- Keep documents safe in a secure folder.
Search
- Search photos by what’s in them (e.g., beach, snow, etc.).
- Search docs by name or content.
Security
- All OneDrive files are encrypted at rest and in transit.
- Personal Vault: protect important files with identity verification in secure folder storage.
- Secure photos, upload videos, and keep them safe with secure photo storage.
- Restore files with version history.
- Stay protected with ransomware detection and recovery.
The OneDrive app for Android provides 5 GB of free cloud storage to sync photos and files across your devices, share photos and docs, and keep your digital life backed up in the cloud.
Microsoft 365 Personal & Family Subscription
- Subscriptions start at $6.99 a month in the US, and can vary by region.
- More storage with 1 TB per person for up to 6 people with the Family subscription.
- OneDrive premium features accessible for everyone in the plan.
- Share files, folders, and photos for specific time windows for added security.
- Protect your passwords with password-protected sharing links.
- Secure file sharing app with added ransomware detection and recovery security features.
- File Restore: Recover files up to 30 days after malicious attacks, file corruption, or accidental edits or deletions.
- Share up to 10x more content a day with friends and family.
- Access premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and OneDrive.
Microsoft 365 subscriptions and OneDrive standalone subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your Google Play store account and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand.
To manage your subscriptions or to disable auto-renewal, after purchase, go to your Google Play store account settings. A subscription cannot be canceled or refunded during the active subscription period.
Using this OneDrive app for work or school requires your organization to have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online, or Microsoft 365 business subscription plan.
What's New in the Latest Version 7.17 (Beta 2)
Last updated on Oct 24, 2024
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
