A feature in Onlime · Free up space

Free up space. Keep everything.

Archive your files in the cloud. Keep only what you use. Original quality is preserved; local copies are deleted safely.

01 · Windows & Mac

Extra storage in the cloud.

Get more room on your computer by keeping files and folders safely in Onlime. Use Onlime Archive as a separate storage tier for files that don't need to live locally, for extra backups, old projects and research.

02 · Mobile

Free up space for more memories.

Once you've backed up your photos and videos with Onlime, you can free them from your phone, so there's room for more wonderful memories. Free up space uses a 3-step double safety check, so nothing is deleted before it sits safely in the cloud.

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03 · How it works

From full to free.

Local photos are only deleted once they sit safely in the cloud, verified, bit by bit. Simple and secure.

1 Full
2 Safe in the cloud
3 Free
9:41
Storage
Almost full
Used 119 / 128 GB
Onlime CloudConnected
Encrypted
PhoneI have 1,482 photos. Storage is almost full.
Onlime CloudSend them over. I'll store each one encrypted.
PhoneGot them all? I'll only delete if you confirm.
Onlime CloudAll 1,482 are verified. You can safely clear up.
89 GB free again. Easy!

04 · More benefits

Get more from your device.

Five reasons to free up space with Onlime. Click a tile and go deeper.

Room for old projects

Easy to get started

Try it all.

You get the Home 100 GB plan with up to 5 users. All features included.

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FAQ

Questions? Answers 👇🏻

Can I store files in the cloud without them taking space on my computer?

Yes, you can. With Selective Sync or Archive, you can store files in the cloud without them taking space on your computer. Archive works as a separate storage tier, ideal for files you rarely use but want to keep.

How does the free up space feature work on mobile?

The feature includes a 3-step double safety check so photos and videos are always backed up in the cloud before the local copy is deleted: 1) First we identify a local photo or video marked for automatic backup. 2) The photo or video is checked against the cloud copy on unique parameters. 3) The local photo or video is verified against those unique parameters. Only when all 3 steps complete is the local copy deleted, so space is freed without risk.

What happens if the verification fails?

Then nothing happens to your local file. The local copy is only deleted if all three steps of the double-check succeed. If the cloud copy isn't confirmed bit for bit, the local file is kept untouched. You never lose data.

Can I download my files again later?

Yes, you can download your photos and files again on both computer and mobile, in full original quality. Pixel for pixel, bit for bit. Free up space only deletes the local copy; the original remains safely in the cloud and is one click away, for as long as the subscription is active.

How do I view my photos when they live in the cloud?

Once you've used the free up space feature on your phone and your photos and videos are stored in the cloud, you can enjoy them in our Onlime apps on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, and on onlime.dk in your browser. Every device sees the same library.

How secure is Onlime Archive compared to US cloud services?

Onlime stores your archived files in Scandinavia, specifically in Stavanger, Norway under EEA jurisdiction. US-based services like Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive are subject to the CLOUD Act (US law that lets American authorities compel data access from US-incorporated companies, including data stored in Europe). Onlime is not subject to the CLOUD Act. Additionally, Onlime does not scan your archived files with AI for monetisation, and does not use your content to train models.

Where are my archived files physically stored?

Your archived files are stored in Onlime's primary datacenter in Stavanger, Norway, powered by 100% Norwegian hydropower, backed by guarantees of origin. They remain in Scandinavia, protected by Norwegian law and EEA jurisdiction. Datacenter details on our security page.

Does Onlime use my archived data for AI training?

No. Onlime does not train machine-learning models on your content, not even on what you archive. We process your files in our datacenter in Stavanger, Norway, without sending anything to third parties, and we don't use your archived files to improve algorithms across users. Your data is yours.

What happens to my archived files if I cancel?

You can cancel anytime, with no lock-in. Private customers also get a 14-day money-back guarantee on purchases and renewals. You can download all your files, including the archived ones, before the account closes, after which your data is permanently deleted per Onlime's data processing agreement.