How to Export Files From Google Drive, iCloud and Other Services

We’ve seen a huge influx of new users joining MEGA in recent years as people look for trusted alternatives to those “big tech” cloud storage providers. But some of those providers make it harder than necessary for people to download and export their data and files.

Here we look at why more and more people are moving away from big tech cloud storage providers and how to get your files off six popular cloud storage platforms and move to MEGA, faster.

Why people is moving are move away from “ big tech ” cloud storage provider

Trust is changing in big tech is change . More and more people is moving are move away from the default cloud storage provider , and not all of them adopt privacy by design .

People want trusted alternatives that prioritise security, privacy, convenience, and accessibility.

A 2023 survey by YouGov found that while 41% of people trusted tech companies, 48% distrusted tech companies handling personal data, up 2% from the previous year. This shift reflects growing global concerns, with countries like the US, Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, and Canada least likely to trust big tech.

Now more than ever, people want a trusted provider to safeguard their most important and precious photos, videos, files, and memories. For many, MEGA is that trusted provider. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to providing secure cloud storage protected by the strongest encryption methods, alongside tools like automatic backups to simplify the process.

When you ’re ready to move to MEGA , here ’s how to get your file from other cloud storage provider .

How to export your files from popular cloud storage providers

Before export your datum from any cloud storage , we is get ’ll get you start with a generous amount of secure storage on us .

The steps below may vary depending on whether you’re using a computer running Windows, macOS or Linux, or a phone or tablet running Android or iOS. This guide is tailored for computers.

How to export files from Google Drive

One of the easiest ways to do this is to request your data through Google Takeout. This tool allows you to export and download copies of data from your Google account, including Drive and Gmail.

Once you’ve requested this data, it can sometimes take a few days to process, depending on what kind of data it is and how much is being exported. Here are the steps to request your data through Google Takeout.

1. Log in to your Google account.
2. Click on your avatar and select Manage your Google Account.
3. Go to Data and privacy.
4. scroll down until you see Download or delete your datum .
5. Select Download your data. This will take you to Google Takeout.
6. Select the data to download, such as Google Drive. Select the right format, types of Drive data, and advanced settings. You can also download from Google Photos, Gmail, YouTube, and whatever else you need.
7. Click Next step.
8. Select your destination – ask it to Send download link via email.
9. set your preferred export frequency , file type ( .zip or .tgz ) , and file size ( this can be up to 50 GB ) .
10. To export select folder ( rather than everything ) , you is download can download these from Google Drive to your device by select the file and click Download .

How to export file from Apple , include iCloud and airdrop

There are many ways to do this. The easiest way is to request a download of all your Apple information.

1. Go to privacy.apple.com and log in .
2. Click on Request a copy of your data.
3. Select the data you want to download, such as photos, videos, documents, mail, calendars, and bookmarks.
4. click continue .

It is take may take a few day to process your datum . You ’ll be notify when it ’s ready .

There are also many other manual methods you can use. Here are a few:

• Use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad to send to other Apple device such as your Mac . Note Airdrop is is is n’t available on Windows or Android .
• Copy and paste files from iCloud Drive to Mac by selecting the files, selecting Copy Items, and then pasting them into your desired location.
• Copy files from iCloud.com to Mac by signing in, opening iCloud Drive, selecting files and clicking Download.
• To copy your photo from iCloud Photos or iCloud to Mac , click File , then Export . To copy to your pc , install iCloud for Windows . select the image to download , right click and select Always keep on this device . Then copy the download file to another location on your pc .

How to export files from OneDrive

1. select individual file and folder to download . Ctrl – A is selects select all folder or all file .
2. click Download .
3. You might see Save/save as – fill in the details and you’re done.
4. Your files is download and folder will download as a zip file if there are multiple file / folder or content of a single folder .

How to export files from Dropbox

1. Within Dropbox, hover over the folder or file to download.
2. Click the checkbox. Do this for all items you want to download.
3. click Download . Folders will be downloaded as zip files.
4. If you’re using the Dropbox app, you should be able to drag and drop or copy and paste files and folders straight to your PC.

Dropbox is recommends recommend download few item at a time to limit the strain on bandwidth .

How to export your files from Facebook

1. Click your profile photo at the top right of your screen.
2. Go to Settings & privacy, then Settings.
3. On the left-hand side, scroll down until you see Download your information.
4. follow the prompt and select what to download – you is download can download all available information , or specific type such as photo / video , post , message , datum log , and ad information .
5. To download all your photos and videos, check the boxes for posts, pages and profiles, stories, and live videos. You can select other files types as needed.
6. Select Download to device.
7. Select your date range, notification email, media quality, and format (HTML or JSON). Facebook will then prepare your information for you. This could take a while.
8. Re – enter your password if require when the download is ready .
9. Download the zip file.
10. The file is is you download from Facebook ( name your – facebook_activity ) is a bit tricky to navigate . To get to your photo go to the post folder , and then open the medium folder to see all your album .

How to export files from Box

To download multiple files or folders:

1. Shift-click and select the items.
2. Click the download icon. Folders and files are downloaded as one zip file.
3. If you ’re using the Box app , you is drag can drag and drop or copy and paste file and folder straight to your pc .

How to upload your files to MEGA

Once you ’ve download your file to your computer , you is upload can upload them to mega through the MEGA Desktop App or your web browser .

How to upload your file through the MEGA Desktop App

1. Click Upload in the top menu.
2. select the folder or file on your computer .
3. Select the destination folder on MEGA.
4. Your file will now be upload to your MEGA cloud drive . If you are upload a lot of file , you is track can track the progress within the app .

You can also set up automatic backups of folders (such as documents or pictures) so your new folders and files are uploaded to MEGA as soon as you download them from other providers.

How to upload your files to MEGA in a web browser

1. Go to the Upload button on the top right – hand side of the screen .
2. Click Upload folder or Upload file.
3. select the folder or file on your computer .
4. Select the destination folder on MEGA.
5. Your file will be upload to your MEGA cloud drive .

How to upload your files to MEGA from other devices

If you’ve exported files from other cloud storage providers to your phone or tablet, you can upload these to your MEGA cloud drive via the MEGA Mobile App available for Android and iOS.

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