How to transfer files online between devices
Online transfers work between any two devices with a browser, wherever they are. Here’s how they compare with cables, AirDrop-style sharing and cloud sync.
- 100 MB per share
- 8-character code
- 3 days, extendable to 15
- No account
Find
Enter a share code to access shared content.
The 8-character code from the sender: 2 letters, then 6 digits.
Online transfer means uploading from one device and downloading on another over the internet. It’s the most universal option, because it doesn’t care about operating systems, cables or whether the devices are in the same room. It isn’t always the fastest, though, especially for very large files.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Add files or text
Drop files into the Share panel above, up to 100 MB in total, or paste up to 3,000 words of text.
- Step 2
Generate a share code
Select Generate Code. ShareQuik uploads everything and shows a code like BX678095 that you can copy, text or read out.
- Step 3
The recipient enters the code
On any ShareQuik page they type the code into the Find panel, enter an email address, and download the files.
When an online transfer is the best choice
Different ecosystems
iPhone to Windows or Android to Mac, where built-in local sharing doesn’t work.
Devices in different places
Your phone at home and a computer at work, or a friend in another city.
Computers you don’t own
A library or office PC where you don’t want to sign in to personal accounts.
Transfer methods compared
Online transfer (ShareQuik)
Works anywhere with a browser and internet. Up to 100 MB per share on ShareQuik. Speed depends on your upload and download connections.
Local wireless sharing (AirDrop, Quick Share)
Fast and doesn’t use your internet data, but both devices must be nearby and usually from compatible ecosystems.
USB cable or external drive
Fastest for very large amounts of data, if you have the right cable and both devices are with you.
Cloud sync
Great for keeping your own devices in sync over time. Needs an account and enough storage, and initial syncing can be slow.
How to transfer a file online with ShareQuik
- On the device with the file, open ShareQuik and add the file to the Share panel.
- Select Generate Code.
- On the other device, open ShareQuik and enter the code under Find.
- Enter an email address and select Download & Access.
For device-specific walk-throughs, see our guides to transferring files from phone to PC and sharing files between computers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to transfer files between devices?
For large amounts of data, a cable or local wireless sharing is usually fastest. For a few files up to 100 MB, an online transfer is often quickest overall because there’s nothing to set up.
Can I transfer files between an iPhone and a Windows PC online?
Yes. Upload from Safari on the iPhone and enter the code in any browser on the PC.
Is transferring files online safe?
ShareQuik stores files privately and deletes them when the share expires, but anyone with the code can open it in the meantime. Don’t share the code publicly.
Related ShareQuik pages
- Transfer files online between any two devicesTransfer files online between your phone, laptop and other devices. Upload on one, type an 8-character code on the other, and download. No cables, apps or logins.
- Send files between iPhone and AndroidMove photos, videos and documents between an iPhone and an Android phone in the browser: upload on one, type an 8-character code on the other. Up to 100 MB.
- How to share files onlineHow to share files online, step by step: compare email, cloud folders, transfer services and code-based sharing, and pick the method that fits your situation.
- Send photos online in full qualitySend photos online at full resolution, with no messaging-app compression and no account. Share a batch up to 100 MB with a single 8-character code from any device.
Further reading
- How to transfer files from your phone to a PC, and backMove photos, videos and documents between an iPhone or Android phone and a PC in either direction: with a cable, the cloud, or an 8-character code in the browser.
- How to transfer files from one computer to anotherFive ways to transfer files from one PC to another, including Windows to Mac: online transfers, cables and drives, network sharing, cloud sync and nearby sharing.
Transfer a file now
Upload it at the top of this page on one device, enter the code on the other.