Backup OneDrive and SharePoint files with folder structure. Delta sync for efficient incremental backups.
Related topics
onedrive backup
sharepoint backup
file export
document backup
cloud backup
About this tool
The Files Backup tool exports your OneDrive and SharePoint files with full folder structure preservation. Download your documents, photos, and files while maintaining the original organization.
Features delta sync support to efficiently backup only changed files on subsequent runs. Ideal for local archival, migration preparation, or creating offline copies of important documents.
Processes files directly from Microsoft Graph API to your local storage - no intermediate storage on third-party servers.
Key features
Preserve complete folder hierarchy
Delta sync for incremental backups
Export OneDrive personal files
Download SharePoint document libraries
Maintain file metadata and timestamps
Support for large file downloads
Use cases
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Graph scopes
undefined (delegated), undefined (delegated).
Tool identity
Slug: files-backup.
Category: backup.
Plan tier: free.
Editions: cloud, desktop.
SKUs: personal, org-backup, suite.
Documented scenarios: 3.
Declared features: 6.
Graph permissions requested: 2.
Licensing & access
Available on the Solo (free) tier — no credit card required for personal Microsoft 365 administrators.
Limitations & out-of-scope
Files Backup: Scope is limited to the workload named above: mailbox snapshots do not capture Teams chat history, file backups do not include OneNote section locks, and calendar exports omit shared-mailbox delegate permissions. Restore is a separate operation and is rate-limited by Microsoft Graph throttling on the destination tenant.