Transfer files from Android to PC in 4 steps
- Open localfiletransfer.com on your PC. Chrome, Edge or Firefox all work. You’ll see your PC’s name at the top of the card.
- Open the same address on your phone in Chrome. On the same Wi-Fi, your PC appears on the phone’s radar within a few seconds.
- Tap your PC, then pick the files. Choose photos, videos, PDFs or anything else. You can select many at once.
- Click Accept on the PC, then Save. Each file shows its own progress bar and a Save button when it arrives.
Tip: rename your devices (tap the name at the top of the card) to something like “Ali’s Galaxy” and “Office PC”, so you always tap the right one.
Where the files go on your PC
When you click Save, the file goes to your Downloads folder. For very large files such as long videos, Chrome and Edge ask where to save before the transfer starts and write the file straight to disk, so it doesn’t fill up your PC’s memory.
Send files from PC to Android
It works the other way too. Click your phone’s icon on the PC, choose the files, then tap Accept on the phone. To send a link or a short note instead, open Chat, pick your phone and paste it in.
Other ways to move files from Android to PC
| Method | Cable | Install | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local File Transfer (this page) | No | Nothing | Quick transfers on any PC, including someone else’s |
| USB cable (“File transfer” mode) | Yes | Nothing | Copying whole folders at once |
| Quick Share for Windows | No | Windows app | Regular transfers to your own PC |
| Phone Link (Link to Windows) | No | Apps on both + setup | Also seeing phone notifications on the PC |
| Google Drive or other cloud | No | Nothing on the PC | Files you also want backed up; uploads count against storage |
Using a cable? After plugging in, tap the Charging this device via USB notification on your phone and choose File transfer, otherwise the PC only charges the phone.
If your PC doesn’t appear
- Check the Wi-Fi. Both devices must be on the same network. Guest networks often keep devices apart.
- Turn off VPNs on both devices while you transfer.
- Tap Scan at the top of the card for a fresh search.
- Use a code. On the PC, click Nearby devices → Create a code, then scan the QR code with your phone. This works even on different networks.
Questions
How do I transfer files from Android to PC without USB?
Open localfiletransfer.com on your phone and your PC on the same Wi-Fi. Tap your PC on the phone, pick the files and accept them on the PC. Nothing to install.
Do I need Phone Link or Quick Share for Windows?
No. Those work too, but each needs an app and setup. With localfiletransfer.com both devices only need a browser.
Where do the files go on my PC?
Click Save and they go to your Downloads folder. For very large files, Chrome and Edge ask where to save and write the file straight to disk.
Does it work with Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi and other phones?
Yes. Any Android phone with an up-to-date Chrome works, whatever the brand.
Can I send files from my PC to my Android phone too?
Yes. It works both ways: click your phone on the PC, pick the files, then accept them on the phone.