Cloud-to-cloud

Transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive

Connect both Dropbox and Google Drive once, then pick the files you want to move. Files move directly between the two accounts without downloading anything to your device first. SaveToDrives streams them server-side, skipping the manual download and re-upload to Google Drive entirely.

Why people move from Dropbox to Google Drive

Consolidating into Google Workspace for tighter Docs, Sheets, and Slides integration
Dropbox's price or storage limits pushed the switch
Team or family already standardized on Google Drive

Why this works well

Direct server-side move or copy — skip the download-then-reupload round trip entirely
Live progress, speed, and ETA for the whole batch in one activity feed
Runs in the background — close the tab, we'll notify you when it's done
Move whole batches at once — select many files and they run as one job with a shared progress feed
Copy keeps both sides; move only deletes from Dropbox after Google Drive confirms a good upload
A failed item retries on its own, and only completed transfers count toward your quota

How to do it

Connect Dropbox and Google Drive (OAuth for both).
Open Transfer and browse your Dropbox files.
Select what to move, choose Google Drive as the destination, and pick copy or move.
Watch progress live; get notified the moment it finishes.

Copying by hand vs. SaveToDrives

	Download, then re-upload	SaveToDrives transfer
Your bandwidth	Used twice — down from Dropbox, then up to Drive	None — the bytes never touch your device
A folder of files	One at a time, or a bulk download then bulk upload	Select the batch; it runs as one job
Large files	Ties up your device; fails on a flaky connection	Streams server-side and retries on failure
Close the tab?	No — the transfer stops	Yes — it finishes in the background
Move (not copy)	Delete manually and hope the upload worked	Source is removed only after a verified upload

What actually happens during a transfer

SaveToDrives connects to both accounts through their official APIs. A background worker opens a read stream from Dropbox and pipes it straight into the Google Drive upload — the file is never written to a disk we keep, and it never routes through your browser.

Copy leaves the original in place. Move deletes the Dropbox source only after Google Drive has acknowledged a complete, verified upload, so an interrupted job can never lose your file. A failed item is retried automatically, and only completed transfers count toward your monthly quota.

What SaveToDrives can move

Any files in a connected account, in either direction:

Single files or whole multi-file selections, run as one job
Both directions — Dropbox → Google Drive and Google Drive → Dropbox
Copy to keep the original, or move to delete it after a verified upload
Any file type — documents, photos, video, archives — with optional image conversion in flight

FAQ

Do you keep a copy of my Dropbox files?

No durable copy. Bytes stream Dropbox → worker → Google Drive for the duration of the job only.

Can I move instead of copy?

Yes — move deletes the source file from Dropbox after a verified successful upload to Google Drive.

Does a failed transfer use my quota?

No. Only successfully completed transfers count toward your monthly bandwidth.

How many files can I move in one go?

As many as you like — select a batch and they run as a single job with one progress feed. Each file streams independently, so one large file doesn't hold up the rest.

What happens if a transfer fails partway through?

The failed item retries automatically. If you chose move, the Dropbox source is only deleted after Google Drive has confirmed a successful upload — a failure never leaves you without the file.

Do I have to keep the browser open while it runs?

No. The transfer runs on our workers, not in your browser — close the tab and we'll notify you when the batch finishes.

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