Transfer Yandex Disk files to Google Drive, OneDrive and 40+ clouds
Air Explorer, the multicloud manager
Yandex Disk
Moving files out of Yandex Disk through WebDAV is slow, because Yandex has limited that access since 2019. Air Explorer uses Yandex Disk's official API instead: add your Yandex account and the destination cloud, open them side by side and drag your files to Google Drive, OneDrive or any other cloud. You can also keep a PC folder backed up to Yandex Disk, 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 Yandex Disk to another cloud
- Download Air Explorer for Windows or Mac and open it.
- Add your Yandex account. In Accounts → Add account, choose Yandex. Yandex's sign-in page opens in your web browser; sign in and allow access. It works with two-factor authentication.
- Add the destination cloud, for example Google Drive, OneDrive or MEGA, the same way.
- Open both accounts side by side: Yandex Disk in one pane, the other cloud in the other.
- Drag the files or folders from Yandex Disk to the other cloud, or use Copy and Paste. You can follow each file in the task list at the bottom.
What else you can do with Yandex Disk in Air Explorer
Back up to Yandex Disk
Sync a PC folder or another cloud with Yandex Disk, one way or both ways. Files are compared by MD5 or SHA-256, 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 Yandex Disk, including file and folder names.
Share links
Create a link to a Yandex Disk file or folder without opening the website.
Play videos
Watch Yandex Disk videos without downloading them first. VLC is recommended.
Several Yandex accountsPro
Manage several Yandex Disk accounts next to your other clouds. The free version allows one account per cloud.
Ways to move Yandex Disk files to another cloud
| Method | How it works | Good for | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yandex Disk app or website | Download the files to your computer, then upload them to the other cloud | A few files | Slow for large folders; you need free disk space; two manual steps |
| WebDAV with another program | Connect to Yandex Disk's WebDAV address | Programs that only speak WebDAV | Yandex has limited WebDAV speed since 2019 |
| rclone | Command-line sync tool with a Yandex Disk connector | Technical users | Command line only, no interface; you configure each remote by hand |
| Air Explorer | Desktop app that connects to Yandex Disk through its official API and transfers between clouds. Free to transfer and sync | Large folders, regular backups, several clouds | The transfer uses your computer's connection while it runs |
Yandex Disk questions
How much free storage does Yandex Disk give?
New accounts get 5 GB for free (October 2026). Older offers of 10 GB no longer apply to new accounts.
Can I move files from Yandex Disk to Google Drive?
Yes: open Yandex Disk and Google Drive side by side and drag the files. You don't have to download them and upload them again yourself.
Does it work with two-factor authentication?
Yes. You sign in on Yandex's own page in your browser, with your usual verification. You don't need an app password.
Does Air Explorer use WebDAV for Yandex Disk?
No. It connects through Yandex Disk's official API.
How do I sign in to Yandex in Air Explorer?
On Yandex's sign-in page, which opens in your web browser. Air Explorer keeps the access permission; it doesn't store your password.
Can I keep a PC folder synced with Yandex Disk automatically?
Yes. Create a sync between the folder and Yandex Disk; to run it on a schedule you need Air Explorer Pro.
Does it work on Mac?
Yes. Yandex Disk 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 Yandex Disk, 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 Yandex Disk 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.
