Microsoft OneDrive review

Microsoft OneDrive is a file storage app first, but its photo features make it a workable gallery for people who already live in Windows and Microsoft 365. Its US App Store listing describes automatic photo and video backup through Camera Upload, automatic tagging, and search by what is in a picture, such as a beach or snow. Personal Vault adds identity verification for sensitive files, and Microsoft 365 subscribers get password-protected or expiring sharing links and ransomware recovery. Everyone starts with 5 GB free; the US App Store lists Microsoft 365 Basic at $1.99 and a 50 GB storage plan at $0.99, while Microsoft 365 Personal brings 1 TB with the Office apps. The downside is that browsing feels like a file manager rather than a photo timeline, and several useful features sit behind a subscription. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test each app.

Who it is for

Windows and Microsoft 365 users who want photos next to their documents

Price

5 GB free; Microsoft 365 Basic $1.99 per month on the US App Store.

Microsoft 365 Basic $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Automatic photo and video backup with Camera Upload
• Search photos by what is in them, such as beach or snow
• Personal Vault protected with identity verification
• Password-protected or expiring sharing links with Microsoft 365
• Microsoft 365 Personal includes 1 TB; Family shares 2 TB across up to 6 people

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Photos sit next to Office documents in one account
• Strength: Storage add-on of 50 GB for $0.99 listed on the US App Store
• Strength: 4.7 rating from 488K US App Store ratings
• Weakness: Only 5 GB free
• Weakness: Built for files in general, not as a dedicated gallery
• Weakness: Password-protected links and offline folders need Microsoft 365

Key facts

• App Store rating: 4.7 from 488K ratings
• Free storage: 5 GB
• Microsoft 365 Basic: $1.99 on the US App Store
• Microsoft 365 Personal storage: 1 TB
• Family plan: 2 TB shared by up to 6 people

Where it ranks

Microsoft OneDrive is No. 7 in our Best Photo Gallery Apps verdict.