Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open QuickBridge on your Mac
Go to quickbridge.app in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari on your Mac. The QR code appears as soon as the page loads. No login, nothing to download.
Step 2: Scan the QR with your Android phone
Open the Camera app on your Android phone and hold it over the QR on your Mac screen. A link appears in the viewfinder, tap it. Chrome opens the transfer page on your phone. If QR scanning is awkward, open quickbridge.app on your phone and type in the 6-digit PIN instead.
Step 3: Match the emoji codes
Both devices display an emoji sequence derived from the DTLS certificate fingerprints used in their WebRTC connection. Comparing the sequences through a trusted channel helps users detect a possible man-in-the-middle attack. The comparison does not indicate whether the connection is direct or uses a relay.
Step 4: Pick files on your Android and send
Tap the file picker on your Android. Your gallery, Downloads folder, and any file manager location are all available. Multiple files work in one batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Google Drive or a Google account?
No. QuickBridge does not route files through Google
Can I send videos directly from the Android camera roll?
Yes. The Android file picker includes your gallery. You can select videos, photos, or mixed batches. The files arrive on the Mac exactly as they were captured: MP4, MOV, HEVC, or whatever format your phone uses.
How large a file can I send?
When receiving in memory on Mac (including Mac Safari), transfers are capped at 512 MB per file to protect browser stability. In Chromium-based browsers for Mac (Chrome or Edge) with
Is the transfer private? Can QuickBridge see my files?
No. QuickBridge does not use cloud file storage. Files are encrypted end to end using WebRTC DTLS. QuickBridge
Is QuickBridge free?
QuickBridge is free to use, with no subscription required. Advertisements may appear on the site to help support its ongoing operation.
What is QuickBridge?
QuickBridge is a browser-based peer-to-peer file transfer tool. Open the site on both devices, scan the QR code or enter the 6-digit PIN, and files stream directly between the two browsers over an encrypted WebRTC channel. No account, no app install, and no cloud file storage.
Who is QuickBridge best for?
QuickBridge is best for anyone who needs to move files between two devices in real time without a USB cable, account, or app install. Both devices need to have a browser open at the same time. Choose a cloud service like Google Drive or WeTransfer when the recipient will not be online right away, or when you need the same file to reach several people at different times.