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. SaveToDrive
What actually happens during a transfer
SaveToDrive 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 SaveToDrive 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.