Send files from a PC to a phone

You can move files from a computer to a phone without hunting for a cable, installing an app or creating an account. Peerxfer runs in the browser, so a browser on each device is all you need.

Steps

1. On the computer, open Peerxfer and choose the file or folder.
2. Click “Create share link”. A QR code, the link and the password appear.
3. Scan the QR code with the phone’s camera; the link opens in the browser.
4. Enter the password shown on the computer on the phone and connect.
5. Tap “Download”; the transfer starts. When it finishes, tap “Save file” and the file lands in your phone’s Downloads folder. Keep the computer’s tab open.

Tips

• If the phone’s screen turns off during the transfer the connection can drop; Peerxfer tries to keep the screen awake, but it helps to keep the phone charging and the screen on.
• If both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, the transfer is usually very fast.
• For very large files and folders, desktop Chrome/Edge is a more reliable receiver.
• It works the other way too: pick a file on the phone and send it to the computer.

If you run into trouble, see the FAQ. The guide to sending large files may help too.

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Also read

• How it works
• FAQ
• Send large files
• Share without the cloud
• Free methods compared

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