OneDrive UWP app now available for Windows 10 users

Almost two weeks ago, we found out that Microsoft was working on a OneDrive UWP app. Today, that app is available to download.

Microsoft notes that while the new OneDrive sync client comes pre-installed on Windows 10 PCs, the new UWP app provides a touch-friendly interface. It also allows you to view, open, and edit files without ever having to sync them to your device.

The app contains other features that aren't in the sync client as well, such as restoring files and folders from the Recycle Bin. Previously, users needed to go to the web interface for that.

Users can also access their recent documents and their photos. Of course, you could choose to sync your Pictures folder through the sync client, but it's entirely possible that you have more photos backed up than you have storage on your PC.

Then again, those photos do take time to load in the app. In fact, there's no reason that it would be any faster than simply using the web interface (and it doesn't appear to be).

While a fresh new UWP app is certainly a win for OneDrive users, there's still no official word on placeholders, files that would allow you to access your entire OneDrive through the file system. There are rumors of placeholders returning, but it's looking less and less likely that they'll arrive in the Anniversary Update, as we draw closer to the expected July release date.

If you want to try out the new OneDrive app, you can grab it from the Store right here. If not, check out the screenshots below.

Source: Office Blog