Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open QuickBridge on your PC
Go to quickbridge.app in any browser. The QR code appears immediately. No account, no credit card, no trial period.
Step 2: Scan the QR on your phone
Open your camera and hold it over the QR code on your PC screen. A link appears, tap it, and the transfer page opens on your phone.
Step 3: Verify 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: Select your file on your phone and send
Tap the file picker on your phone, choose your file, and tap Send. The transfer starts immediately.
Step 5: File arrives on your PC
The browser download prompt appears. Your file lands in Downloads. Nothing was uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QuickBridge actually free, or does it have a paid tier?
QuickBridge is free to use, with no subscription required. Advertisements may appear on the site to help support its ongoing operation.
Why is QuickBridge free with no paid tier?
The architecture makes a paid tier unnecessary. Files travel directly between two browsers over an encrypted WebRTC channel - QuickBridge does not use cloud file storage. No cloud file storage means no storage bill, and no storage bill means no reason to charge. The project roadmap explicitly skips a monetization phase to preserve the
Are there limits on how many files I can send?
No. Send as many files as you want in a session. There is no daily quota, no transfer count limit, and no rate throttling. The per-file limit is 512 MB when receiving in memory (with lower mobile caps, such as 300 MB on iOS Safari, and a 1 GiB aggregate ceiling), or up to a configured 10 GB ceiling with auto-save enabled on the PC.
Does it work on a work or school computer where I cannot install software?
Yes. QuickBridge runs entirely in the browser. No installation, no admin rights, no browser extension. If the browser can open quickbridge.app, the transfer works.
What do I do if the QR code pairing fails?
Use the 6-digit PIN shown on the PC screen instead. Go to quickbridge.app on your phone and enter the PIN manually. This bypasses any QR scanning issues and produces the same direct connection.
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.