Migrate from Google DOCS to Office 365: Ultimate Guide
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Written By
Aaradhya Jain -
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Shivam Rathore -
Updated on
December 4th, 2025 - Read Time
5 minutes
Why Import Google DOCS to Office 365?
There are many reasons users and organizations transfer their Google Docs to Office 365:
- You get advanced editing features in MS Word.
- Office 365 offers better formatting controls.
- Easy integration with OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Suitable for business workflows and professional document management.
- Moreover, offline editing becomes easier and more stable.
Method 01: Manually Migrate from Google DOCS to Office 365
This method is simple but only useful when you have a small number of files. Steps to manually transfer Google Docs to Office 365:
- Firstly, open Google Drive in your browser.
- Now, right-click the Google Doc you want to move.
- Then, click Download. It will download as a .docx file.
- Next, log in to your Office 365 account.
- After that, open OneDrive and upload the downloaded file.
- After uploading, open it in Microsoft Word Online.
- In the end, your file will be stored in Office 365.
Limitations: Manually Use Google Docs with Microsoft Office
- The manual method is not ideal for bulk migration.
- Formatting may break after download.
- This process is slow and time-consuming for large data.
- Furthermore, you must repeat the steps for every document.
Method 02: Professionally Migrate from Google DOCS to Office 365
You can easily avoid all the limitations of the manual method by using the DRS G Suite Drive Migration Software. This tool allows you to migrate multiple or single Google Doc Files into Office 365 at once with no data loss. Maintains the original data formatting, structure, and metadata during the entire process. With its simple interface, every user can easily use it without needing any technical skills. Additionally, you can easily transfer a G Suite email to another user account and other formats. A free version is available to evaluate its features and performance.
One-Time Google Docs to Office 365 Migration Service
If you don’t want to install software or handle the migration steps yourself, DRS also provides a One-Time Data Migration Service.
Why Choose the One-Time Service?
- No technical knowledge required.
- Fully handled by certified professionals.
- 100% secure and confidential.
- No risk of errors or corrupted files.
- Best for users with large Google Drive data.
- Also, saves time and reduces manual work.
Simple Steps to Transfer Data from Google DOCS to Office 365
- Download and install the DRS G Suite Backup Tool.
- Now, enter your G Suite credentials to Sign In.
- Then, select the Google Apps that you want to migrate. Click Next.
- After that, apply advanced features and filters. Hit Next.
- Further, choose Office 365 Account Options from the list.
- In the end, click Backup to initiate the Google Doc migration.
Real-Life Scenario:
Eliza needed to transfer all her Google Docs to Office 365 when her company shifted to Microsoft 365. She tried downloading and uploading files manually, but the formatting kept breaking, and it was taking too much time. To avoid mistakes, she used the DRS G Suite Backup Tool. With just a login and a few clicks, the tool moved all her Google Docs to Office 365 in the correct format. Everything was transferred safely, and she finished the whole task quickly without losing any data.
Conclusion
In this technical blog post, we explored several methods to migrate from Google DOCS to Office 365. The manual method can be difficult to perform the migration, especially when you are handling many files. It also takes more time and requires you to repeat the process for each document. Besides that, using the DRS G Suite Backup Tool makes the entire process quick, accurate, and secure. It maintains the original layout, transfers multiple files at once, and saves you from unnecessary errors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: To keep your formatting safe, the best option is to use the DRS G Suite Backup Tool. It converts and transfers all your Google Docs directly into Office 365 while preserving the layout, style, images, tables, and formatting exactly as they are.
Ans: Yes, you can. The DRS G Suite Backup Tool supports bulk migration, so you can move hundreds or even thousands of Google Docs to Office 365 in one go.
Ans: Admin access is helpful when you are migrating data for an entire organization. For personal use, you can migrate your own Google Docs without admin rights.
Ans: Yes. The tool supports automatic resume functionality, so if the process is paused or stopped due to network issues, it can continue from where it left off without losing any data.
About The Author:
I, Aaradhya Jain, a technical content writer at DRS Solutions, specializes in delivering clear, practical guides on data management, migration, and recovery tools. With a detail-oriented and user-first approach mindset, I transform complex processes into actionable insights for IT professionals and decision-makers.
