Microsoft OneDrive is a versatile online storage and syncing service that empowers you to backup photos, videos, and a variety of files from any location, on any device. With its free version offering 5GB of personal cloud storage, you have a starting point to safeguard your digital assets. For those needing more space, upgrading to the pro version with real money unlocks additional storage, enhancing your capacity to manage and secure your files.
Whether you're looking to back up your work-in-progress or store cherished photos and documents in the cloud, Microsoft OneDrive is an excellent choice. Here's a closer look at its features:
Features:
- Backup and Sync: Seamlessly backup photos, audio files, video content, documents, and more to Microsoft OneDrive.
- Automatic Photo Albums: Automatically upload your photos and organize them into albums, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Universal Access: Access and share your files from anywhere, on any device, ensuring you're always connected to your digital life.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Utilize the inter-device file syncing feature to review and update Word documents on the go, seeing the latest changes instantly.
- Document Management: Scan business cards, receipts, and edit or sign PDFs directly within the app, enhancing your productivity.
Microsoft OneDrive not only provides additional storage for your photos and files but also ensures they are protected, synced, and accessible across all your devices. The OneDrive app facilitates viewing and sharing of files, photos, and videos with friends and family, ensuring safe and free storage. Moreover, the app automatically backs up your phone’s photos and videos. Start with 5 GB of free storage, or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription for up to 1 TB or 100 GB of cloud storage.
Microsoft OneDrive's Key Features Include:
Collaboration with Microsoft:
- Use Microsoft Office apps to edit and collaborate in real-time on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files stored in OneDrive.
- Back up, view, and save Office documents easily.
- Share files across platforms and store photos securely in the photo locker.
Photo and Video Backup:
- Enjoy more storage for all your important photos, files, documents, and more.
- Enable Camera Upload for automatic photo backup and secure photo storage.
- Easily find photos in the photo locker with automatic tagging.
- View and share photos across your phone, computer, and online.
- Benefit from free storage and a photo locker to secure and keep your photos safe.
- Upload videos and store them in secure photo storage.
- Utilize Bedtime Backup for 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 effortlessly.
- Receive notifications when a shared document is edited.
- Use secure folder settings with password-protected or expiring sharing links.
- Access selected OneDrive files on the app even without an internet connection.
Document Scanning:
- Scan, sign, and send documents directly from the OneDrive mobile app.
- Scan and markup documents, receipts, whiteboards, and more.
- Keep your documents safe in a secure folder.
Search:
- Search for photos based on their content (e.g., beach, snow).
- Search documents by name or content for quick retrieval.
Security:
- All OneDrive files are encrypted at rest and in transit for maximum security.
- Use Personal Vault to protect important files with identity verification in secure folder storage.
- Secure photos and upload videos to keep them safe with secure photo storage.
- Restore files with version history.
- Benefit from ransomware detection and recovery features.
The OneDrive app for Android offers 5 GB of free cloud storage to sync photos and files across your devices, share photos and documents, 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, with variations by region.
- Get 1 TB per person for up to 6 people with the Family subscription.
- Access OneDrive premium features 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.
- Enjoy a secure file sharing app with ransomware detection and recovery security features.
- Use File Restore to 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 disable auto-renewal, go to your Google Play store account settings after purchase. Note that a subscription cannot be canceled or refunded during the active subscription period.
For using the OneDrive app for work or school, your organization must have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online, or Microsoft 365 business subscription plan.
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