As online storage becomes increasingly popular, many users find themselves needing to move files between different cloud storage platforms. Two of the most widely used are Mega and Google Drive. Mega is known for its strong encryption and large free storage allowance of 50GB. Google Drive also offers 15GB of free storage, along with seamless integration with Google’s suite of online apps.
If you need to migrate your files from Mega to Google Drive, there are a few simple methods you can use:
Method 1: Use a Third Party App
The easiest way to transfer files between Mega and Google Drive is by using a dedicated third party app. Applications like MultCloud, RiceDrive, and Cloud HQ are designed specifically for syncing files across different cloud storage services.
To use RiceDrive, you don’t need to install an application, just visit their website directly. Add both your Mega and Google Drive accounts by logging into each platform. RicDrive will then show all the files in your Mega account. You can select files individually or entire folders to transfer. Finally, pick Google Drive as the destination and RiceDrive will automatically migrate everything over.
You don’t have to download, re-upload or configure complex software. The transfer happens seamlessly behind the scenes.
Method 2: Download then Upload
If you prefer not to use a third party app, a simple option is to manually download the files from Mega then upload them to Google Drive.
Here are the steps:
- Install the Mega desktop app and log into your Mega account. This will allow you to access your full Mega storage just like a folder on your computer.
- Browse to the files and folders you want to transfer. Select them all then download them to a folder on your desktop or laptop.
- Go to drive.google.com and log into your Google Drive account. Create a new folder to store the transferred files from Mega.
- Open the folder containing the downloaded files from Mega. Select all then upload them to the new Google Drive folder.
The upload may take some time depending on your internet connection speed and the number or size of files. But it’s a simple process that only requires a few clicks.
Method 3: Use Dropbox as Intermediary
If you need to regularly transfer files between Mega and Google Drive, consider using Dropbox as an intermediary holding area.
Here are the steps:
- Install the Mega desktop app and log into your Mega account.
- Install the Dropbox desktop app and log into your Dropbox account.
- In Mega, move the files you want to transfer to Dropbox into a folder of their own.
- Sync this folder with Dropbox, which will create an identical folder in Dropbox containing the files.
- On Google Drive, create a folder to receive the transferred files.
- In Dropbox, move the files to the Google Drive folder you created. This will migrate the files from Dropbox to Google Drive.
This route takes advantage of Dropbox’s syncing capabilities to bridge the gap between Mega and Google Drive. The main limitation is that transfers are limited by your Dropbox storage capacity. But for occasional transfers of files up to a few GBs, it’s a handy option.
Method 4: Use Google Drive File Stream
Google Drive File Stream is a desktop app that makes your Google Drive storage accessible as a virtual drive on your computer. This allows you to directly move files between the virtual Google Drive folder and your Mega storage.
To set it up:
- Download and install Google Drive File Stream on your desktop.
- Log into your Google account so the app creates a virtual Google Drive folder.
- On Mega, copy the files you want to transfer into the Google Drive folder.
Google Drive File Stream will seamlessly upload the files from the virtual Drive folder to your actual cloud storage. The transfer speed is generally faster compared to re-uploading through a browser.
This method provides the most direct transfer between the two platforms. The limitation is that File Stream is only available for Windows and MacOS computers.
Conclusion
Migrating storage between cloud platforms doesn’t have to be difficult. With just a few simple tools or apps, you can quickly transfer hundreds of gigabytes of files from Mega to Google Drive.
Third party sync apps provide the fastest and most reliable transfer solution. But downloading and manually re-uploading files works fine for one-time transfers. You can also leverage Dropbox as an intermediary hub if you don’t mind the extra steps involved. For desktop users, Google Drive File Stream enables direct file movement between your computer and the cloud.
The right method depends on your specific needs and preferences. With storage increasingly moving to the cloud, it’s useful to know efficient ways to move data between platforms. By following one of the 4 methods outlined, you can seamlessly migrate your Mega library over to Google Drive.
