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
Offline access needs. Create local backup of important work files
Business continuity. Maintain offline copies of critical business documents
Migration planning. Pre-stage files before tenant migration
Available on the Solo (free) tier — no credit card required for personal Microsoft 365 administrators.
Limitations & out-of-scope
Files.Read.All and Sites.Read.All are read-only, so this tool can pull a full folder tree but never touches the source — a broken sync or partial run has no chance of corrupting the original OneDrive or SharePoint library. It does not export Teams chats, email, or Planner/Bookings/To Do data; those live in the other two Backup Centers. Delta sync speeds up repeat runs, but the first pass on a large library is still bound by Graph's per-request throughput.