Save disk space with OneDrive Files On-Demand for Windows — by Microsoft Support

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Describes how Files On-Demand shows all your cloud files in File Explorer without storing them all locally. You can mark files as online-only to free space or keep chosen ones available offline.

Quick steps

Sign in to OneDrive on the PC
Open OneDrive settings > Sync and back up > Advanced settings
Turn on Files On-Demand
Right-click a file to choose Always keep on this device or Free up space

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Source: Save disk space with OneDrive Files On-Demand for Windows by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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