Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open QuickBridge on your Windows PC
Go to quickbridge.app in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. A QR code and 6-digit PIN appear on screen. No account, nothing to install.
Step 2: Scan the QR on your Android phone
Open the Camera app or Google Lens and hold it over the QR code. A link appears, tap it. Chrome opens the transfer page on your phone. If QR scanning is awkward, open quickbridge.app on your phone and enter the 6-digit PIN instead.
Step 3: Confirm the emoji verification
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 your file on Android and tap Send
Tap the file picker on your Android. Your gallery, Downloads folder, and any file manager location are all available. Select one or more files and tap Send.
Step 5: Receive on Windows
Each file arrives as a standard browser download. Enable auto-save on the Windows side to stream files up to 10 GB directly to disk without a per-file prompt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work for all Android brands, including Samsung, Pixel, and OnePlus?
Yes. QuickBridge runs in Chrome for Android, which is available on every Android phone regardless of manufacturer. Samsung Internet also works. The transfer method is not specific to any Android skin or brand.
Why not just use a USB cable?
A USB cable works when everything cooperates. In practice, the right adapter goes missing, MTP mode sometimes fails to connect, and the whole thing takes longer than it should for one file. The wireless method here is under a minute with nothing to plug in.
How does this compare to Nearby Share (Quick Share)?
Quick Share works well between two Android devices or Android and Chromebook. Windows support exists but is limited, and it still requires both devices on the same network with Bluetooth on. QuickBridge works across different networks, needs no Bluetooth, and runs in any browser.
Can I send multiple files at once?
Yes. The Android file picker lets you select multiple files in one batch. They queue and transfer in sequence over the same connection. You can also send follow-up files without re-scanning the QR.
What is the file size limit?
When sending to a Windows PC with auto-save enabled, files stream directly to disk up to 10 GB per file. Without auto-save on Windows, files receive in memory up to 512 MB. In reverse (sending from PC to Android), incoming files in mobile browsers are capped at 500 MB to protect tab stability.
Are my files stored anywhere?
No. The file streams from Android
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.