Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open QuickBridge on your Windows PC
Go to quickbridge.app in Chrome or Edge. A QR code and 6-digit PIN appear on screen. This is the session your Android will join.
Step 2: Scan the QR on your Android phone
Use your Android camera or Chrome
Step 3: Confirm the emoji codes match
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: Drag a file onto the browser window on your PC
Drag a file from Windows Explorer into the QuickBridge browser tab. You can also use the file picker or paste an image from your clipboard. The transfer starts immediately.
Step 5: Open the file on your Android phone
Your phone
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send to my phone without both devices being on the same Wi-Fi?
Yes. QuickBridge uses STUN and TURN to connect across different networks. Your PC on an office network and your Android on cellular will still pair and transfer. On the same Wi-Fi, the connection is direct and faster.
Can I send multiple files from Windows to Android at once?
Yes. Select multiple files in Windows Explorer and drag them all into the browser tab together. They queue and transfer in sequence.
What is the file size limit?
Transfers received on Android devices are capped at 500 MB per file in memory (with a 1 GiB aggregate ceiling) to keep mobile browser tabs stable. Mobile browsers do not support direct disk streaming via the File System Access API. To transfer files up to 10 GB, the receiving device must be a PC or desktop running Chrome or Edge with auto-save enabled.
Is this faster than emailing the file to myself?
Yes. Emailing uploads the file to a server, which then delivers it to your phone. QuickBridge streams directly from your Windows browser to your Android, skipping the upload entirely. On home Wi-Fi, a 500 MB video arrives in seconds rather than the minutes an email server would take.
Does QuickBridge store any of my files?
QuickBridge does not use cloud file storage. Files stream directly between your two browsers over an encrypted WebRTC data channel (or via an encrypted TURN relay if network conditions require it). QuickBridge servers never store, inspect, or retain your file contents.
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.