Microsoft OneDrive

Cloud storage for Microsoft users

Microsoft OneDrive stores files, photos and videos online so they can be reached from an Android phone and other connected devices. It suits people who already use Microsoft 365, as well as students, households and work teams that need the same documents available across mobile and desktop environments. The app is published by Microsoft Corporation and belongs to the Productivity category.

What you can do with it

OneDrive can back up photos and videos from a phone, helping keep personal media available if the device is lost or damaged. It also supports work with Microsoft Office files, including shared editing and access to documents created in tools such as Word and Excel. A built-in scanner can turn paper documents into digital files, while markups and signatures are available for supported documents.

• Personal Vault: adds an extra identity check for files that need more privacy.
• Document access: keeps files available for viewing and editing while moving between devices.
• Photo organisation: helps users search and manage backed-up images without relying only on folder names.

Who will find it useful

The strongest fit is anyone working inside the Microsoft ecosystem. A document started on a computer can be opened on a phone, and shared files can be handled without repeatedly transferring copies between devices. It is also a practical choice for users who want one place for phone media, personal paperwork and Office documents.

Standing and usage

With a rating of 4.62 out of 5 from more than 6.86 million reviews, OneDrive has broad user feedback behind it. Its listing reports 5,000,000,000+ installs, placing it among the most widely used productivity apps. That scale reflects its role as both a general cloud drive and a mobile companion to Microsoft’s document tools.