Transfer files online between any two devices
Upload on one device, then open ShareQuik on the other and type the 8-character code. Phone to laptop, Mac to Windows, or your PC to a friend’s.
- 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.
Moving a file between your own devices shouldn’t need a USB stick, a cable or logging in to your email on a computer that isn’t yours. A short code bridges the gap: you only need a browser on both ends.
Because the code is just two letters and six digits, it’s quick to type on a phone, a TV browser or a locked-down work machine where you’d rather not sign in to personal accounts.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Upload on the first device
Open this page on the device that has the file and add it to the Share panel.
- Step 2
Note the code
Generate the code. Eight characters are easy to remember for the few seconds it takes to switch devices.
- Step 3
Download on the second device
Open ShareQuik on the other device, enter the code in the Find panel, add an email address and download.
Why use a code to move files between devices
Works across platforms
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS all have a browser, and that’s all ShareQuik needs.
No personal logins on shared machines
Transfer a file to a library, office or hotel computer without signing in to your cloud account there.
Faster than typing a URL
Eight characters beat copying a long link from one screen to another by hand.
Common device-to-device transfers
Phone to computer
Photos, scans and screen recordings onto a laptop for editing or printing. See our phone to PC guide.
Computer to phone
A boarding pass, ticket PDF or document you need on the go.
Between two computers
Work laptop to home desktop, or old PC to new one for a handful of files.
To a public or shared computer
Print a file at a library or copy shop without logging into email there.
Limits to keep in mind
Each share holds up to 100 MB. That covers most documents, many photos and short videos, but not a full phone backup or a library of 4K video. For moving tens of gigabytes between your own computers, a cable, an external drive or your operating system’s built-in sync will be faster.
Everything you upload passes through ShareQuik’s servers, so both devices need an internet connection. Files are kept in private storage and deleted when the share expires.
Want the full picture?
Our guide on how to transfer files online compares online transfers with cables, AirDrop-style local sharing and cloud sync, and explains when each one wins.
Frequently asked questions
Do both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
No. The transfer goes through the internet, so the devices can be anywhere.
Do I need an app?
No. ShareQuik runs in the browser on both devices.
Why does the download ask for an email address?
Recipients enter an email address before the Download button appears. It isn’t a login, and you can use any address you check.
Related ShareQuik pages
- How to transfer files online between devicesHow to transfer files online between phones and computers, compared with cables, AirDrop-style sharing and cloud sync, to pick the right route for each job.
- 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.
- Share text online with a short codePaste up to 3,000 words, get an 8-character code, and read the text on any phone or computer. No account and no email needed to view it; it deletes after 3 days.
- Send files online with an 8-character codeSend files online free, in seconds: upload up to 100 MB, get an 8-character code and give it to anyone. No account, no trial and no paid tier.
- 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.
- Free file transfer, and how the free options differFree file transfer with no account: up to 100 MB per share and an 8-character code. Plus how the free tiers of other transfer services differ, with sources.
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.
Move a file to your other device
Upload it here, then type the code on the device you want it on.