pCloud file manager: transfer pCloud files to Google Drive, OneDrive and 40+ clouds
Air Explorer, the multicloud manager
pCloud
If you use pCloud alongside other clouds, Air Explorer lets you manage them all from one window, with US and European pCloud accounts alike. Add pCloud and your other clouds, open them side by side and drag files between them to move them to Google Drive, OneDrive or anywhere else. You can also keep a PC folder backed up to pCloud, copying only what has changed each time. Air Explorer is free for Windows and Mac, and you don't need to sign up.
How to transfer files from pCloud to another cloud
- Download Air Explorer for Windows or Mac and open it.
- Add your pCloud account. In Accounts → Add account, choose pCloud. pCloud's sign-in page opens in your web browser; sign in and allow access. It works with US and EU accounts.
- Add the destination cloud, for example Google Drive, OneDrive or MEGA, the same way.
- Open pCloud in one pane and a folder on your computer, or another cloud such as Google Drive, in the other.
- Drag the files or folders in either direction, or use Copy and Paste. You can follow each file in the task list at the bottom.
What else you can do with pCloud in Air Explorer
Back up to pCloud
Sync a PC folder or another cloud with pCloud, one way or both ways. Files are compared by MD5 or SHA-1, so only what changed is copied.
Scheduled syncsPro
Run the sync every day or week without opening the program, or from scripts with the command line.
Encrypt before uploadPro
Encrypt files before they reach pCloud, including file and folder names.
Share links
Create a link to a pCloud file or folder without opening the website.
Play videos
Watch pCloud videos without downloading them first. VLC is recommended.
Several pCloud accountsPro
Manage several pCloud accounts next to your other clouds. The free version allows one account per cloud.
Ways to move pCloud files to another cloud
| Method | How it works | Good for | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| pCloud Drive | pCloud's app shows pCloud as a drive on your computer | Working with pCloud from your computer | Doesn't move files to other clouds |
| pCloud website | Download the files, then upload them to the other cloud | A few files | Slow for large folders; two manual steps |
| rclone | Command-line sync tool with a pCloud connector | Technical users | Command line only, no interface |
| Air Explorer | Desktop app that connects pCloud with your computer and your other clouds. Free to transfer and sync | Large folders, regular backups, several clouds | The transfer uses your computer's connection while it runs |
pCloud questions
Is this the same as pCloud Transfer?
No. pCloud Transfer is pCloud's service for sending files by link. Air Explorer moves and syncs files between pCloud, your computer and your other clouds.
Can I move files from pCloud to Google Drive?
Yes: open pCloud and Google Drive side by side and drag the files. They don't have to go through your disk.
Does it work with pCloud accounts in Europe?
Yes. Air Explorer works with both US and EU pCloud accounts.
How much free storage does pCloud give?
Up to 10 GB, part of it unlocked by completing a few steps in pCloud (October 2026).
Can I keep a PC folder synced with pCloud automatically?
Yes. Create a sync between the folder and pCloud; to run it on a schedule you need Air Explorer Pro.
Does it work on Mac?
Yes. pCloud is supported in Air Explorer for Windows and Mac.
Is it free?
Yes, and you don't need to create an Air Explorer account: you download it and add your cloud accounts. The free version transfers and syncs files between pCloud, your computer and your other clouds, with one account per cloud. Air Explorer Pro adds unlimited accounts, scheduled syncs, encryption and the command line.
Move your pCloud files today
Air Explorer is free for Windows and Mac. Upgrade to Pro when you need several accounts, scheduled backups or encryption.
Storage services supported by Air Explorer
With Air Explorer, manage the transfer, synchronization and security of your data across more than 40 cloud storage services.
