Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open QuickBridge on your Windows PC
Go to quickbridge.app in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on your Windows machine. The QR code is the first thing you see. No login screen, no
Step 2: Scan the QR with your iPhone
Open the iPhone Camera app and hold it over the QR code on your screen. A banner pops up at the top, tap it, and Safari opens the transfer page. The whole thing takes about three seconds.
Step 3: Verify the connection (two seconds)
Both screens show the same short emoji sequence. Glance at both devices, confirm they match, and tap to confirm. It takes two seconds and it is the only security step in the whole process.
Step 4: Send from your iPhone
On the iPhone, tap the file picker. Safari surfaces the standard iOS sheet, so your Photos library, Files app, and iCloud Drive are all right there. Pick what you want to send and tap Send.
Step 5: Save on Windows
Chrome or Edge shows the usual download prompt as each file arrives. First time it asks where to save, after that files go straight to your Downloads folder. The entire transfer happened device to device, encrypted end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install iTunes or any app on my Windows PC?
No. QuickBridge runs in the browser on both sides. Open the site, scan the QR, and you are connected. iTunes never comes up.
My iPhone photo is a HEIC file. Will Windows receive it correctly?
Yes. QuickBridge sends exactly the file your iPhone provides. If your iPhone is set to capture in HEIC format, the Windows machine receives a .heic file. If you want a JPEG instead, change your iPhone camera settings to
How large a file can I send?
When sending to a Windows PC with auto-save enabled, files stream directly to disk up to 10 GB per file. Without PC auto-save, the Windows in-memory cap is 512 MB. In reverse (sending from PC to iPhone), incoming files in iPhone Safari are safely capped at 300 MB to prevent iOS tab crashes.
Does it work if my iPhone and PC are on different Wi-Fi networks?
Yes. QuickBridge uses STUN and TURN to bridge across different networks. Your iPhone on cellular and your PC on a work network will still find each other and transfer. Speed is limited by whichever connection is slower, but it works reliably.
What happens to my files after the transfer?
Nothing. Files travel directly from your iPhone
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.