Step-by-step instructions
Start on your phone
Open Quickshares in a modern browser on your Android phone or iPhone and select Send Files.
Choose files
Select the photos, PDFs or documents you need. The combined transfer size must be 50 MB or less.
Create a temporary transfer
Set a four-digit PIN, choose the allowed number of downloads, and tap Send. Keep the displayed PIN and OTP available.
Receive on your laptop
On your Windows laptop or Mac, visit Quickshares, choose Receive Files, enter the PIN and OTP and download before the five-minute session ends.
What you need before starting
You need a working internet connection on both devices and a browser that can open Quickshares. The devices do not have to be connected by USB or Bluetooth. You can send multiple files in one transfer if their combined size stays within the current 50 MB limit.
Android to Windows, or iPhone to Mac?
The steps are the same because Quickshares works in a browser. On Android, select files from your file manager or photo picker. On iPhone, you can choose available files from the Files app or photo picker. Open the Quickshares receiver page on Windows, macOS or another device and type the matching four-digit PIN and OTP.
Moving a file from a laptop to a phone? Reverse the process: start with Send Files on the laptop, then use the QR code shown there with your phone camera. This is especially handy when you do not want to type the receiver details on a small screen.
Common problems and fixes
My laptop cannot find the transfer. What should I check?
Confirm that both devices have internet access, the PIN and OTP were copied correctly, the five-minute timer has not expired and the transfer has not reached its allowed download count. Start a new transfer if the session ended.
Can I transfer files without Wi-Fi or mobile data?
No. Quickshares uploads the selected files so the other device can download them. Both devices need internet connectivity, even if they are not on the same local Wi-Fi network.
Is there an app to install?
No additional Quickshares app is required. Use a modern mobile and desktop browser.
Will this work with a 100 MB video?
Not as a single Quickshares transfer under the current 50 MB combined limit. Consider a different method for larger files.