Quick Share web
- Open LAN Transfer on both devices.
- Join the same Wi-Fi and select files.
- Choose your recipient and send.
Android or iPhone to Windows, without installing anything.
Open in browserQuick Share for Windows
Send files between your phone and Windows PC. Choose your browser or the Microsoft Store app.
Windows app · screenshot from Microsoft Store
- No signup
- End-to-end encrypted
- No server uploads
LAN Transfer needs the same local network. Files stay between your devices.
Find the right way to shareThree ways to share
Use Quick Share for Windows in your browser for instant phone-to-PC sharing, install the desktop app for regular use, or use Windows Nearby sharing between PCs.
Microsoft Store app
- Install from Microsoft Store.
- Open compatible apps on the same network.
- Select files and the receiving device.
A dedicated Windows app for everyday sharing.
View Store appWindows Nearby sharing
- Enable Nearby sharing on both PCs.
- Choose Share on a file and select the PC.
- Accept on the receiving computer.
Windows-to-Windows sharing, built into the system.
Microsoft instructionsOur website and Store app are independent of Google Quick Share. For browser transfers, open LAN Transfer on both devices.
Quick Share for Windows compatibility
The web version works through your browser. Native app requirements are listed in Microsoft Store.
- Windows 11
- Use current Edge, Chrome or Firefox with WebRTC and Web Crypto enabled.
- Windows 10
- Use a compatible, up-to-date browser. Check the Store listing before installing the desktop app.
- Windows 7
- Not supported. Older browsers may lack the encryption and connection features needed for transfers.
- Phone browsers
- Use Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone. Keep both transfer tabs open and devices awake.
Internet access loads the page and connects devices; file contents travel locally. Google’s separate app has its own Windows requirements.
Android to Windows
Join the same Wi-Fi on your phone and PC. Ethernet also works when connected to the same local network.
Select files on Android
Open quick-share.app/transfer/lan on both devices. On Android, choose the photos, videos or documents to send.
Wait for your PC to appear
Find your Windows device in the nearby list. Match its name and short ID with the PC browser.
Send to Windows
Select the PC and tap Send Files. Leave both tabs open until the transfer finishes.
Receive on your PC
The PC automatically receives the files and starts downloads. Allow site downloads if prompted, then check your download folder.
To send back, choose files on Windows and select your phone.
Start Android to Windows transferiPhone to Windows
Use Safari and your PC browser. No phone app or AirDrop is needed.
- Join the same Wi-Fi and open LAN Transfer on iPhone and Windows.
- Choose photos from your library or documents from Files.
- Select the matching Windows device and tap Send Files.
- Keep Safari open and iPhone awake. The PC receives the files automatically; allow downloads if asked.
Sharing between phones? Read our iPhone-to-Android guide.
Quick Share not working?
Can’t find your PC, or a transfer stalls? Try these fixes.
- Different networks
- Join the same LAN; avoid isolated guest Wi-Fi, or use your phone’s hotspot.
- Firewall blocks WebRTC
- Allow local peer-to-peer browser traffic on trusted networks; ask your administrator on managed PCs.
- Browser permissions
- Allow local network access and site downloads when prompted, then reopen both tabs.
- VPN or proxy
- If permitted, enable local-network bypass or pause the VPN and reconnect.
- Device asleep or tab suspended
- Wake both devices, keep tabs in the foreground and restart the interrupted transfer.
Download Quick Share for Windows
Use official sources. Our Store app and Google’s PC app are separate products.
Our Quick Share app
Install our Windows app from Microsoft Store.
Microsoft StoreGoogle Quick Share for PC
Download Google’s separate Android-to-Windows app.
Google’s PC downloadPrefer no download?
Open LAN Transfer on both devices.
Use in browserAPKs are for Android, not Windows. See our APK guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install Quick Share for Windows?
No. The web version works in a compatible browser. The Microsoft Store app is optional.
Is Quick Share for Windows free?
Browser LAN transfers are free, with no account or subscription. Cloud Transfer has separate plans; check Store pricing for the app.
Is there a file size limit?
No configured LAN cap, but memory and storage matter. Receiving browsers buffer files in memory, so very large transfers may fail.
Do both devices have to be on the same Wi-Fi?
Yes, the same local network. A wired PC on the same router can work; guest networks may block device discovery.
Does my Android phone or iPhone need an app?
No. Open LAN Transfer in Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone, and keep both pages open.
Does Quick Share support Windows 7?
No supported Windows 7 path. Use Windows 10 or 11 with a current compatible browser; check Store requirements for the app.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
LAN file contents move directly through encrypted WebRTC. Servers exchange connection metadata. Cloud Transfer is different and uploads encrypted files.
How many devices can I send to at once?
One recipient per browser transfer session. Select multiple files for that recipient, then repeat for another device.