Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open QuickBridge on your PC or Mac
Go to quickbridge.app in any browser. A QR code and 6-digit PIN appear. No account, no login.
Step 2: Open QuickBridge on your phone and connect
Scan the QR code with your phone camera, or open quickbridge.app on your phone and enter the PIN. Both devices pair immediately.
Step 3: Verify the connection
Both screens show a matching emoji sequence. Confirm they match to verify the direct connection.
Step 4: Send a file, link, or text
Use the file picker on your phone to send a photo, document, or video to your PC. You can also type a link, paste a URL, or push clipboard text to the other device in the same session.
Step 5: Receive on your PC
Files arrive as browser downloads. Text and links appear on screen immediately. No message thread, no notification badge building up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people use WhatsApp just to transfer files to themselves?
WhatsApp Web is a clever hack: open WhatsApp on your phone, open web.whatsapp.com on your PC, and you have a channel to send files between the two devices. It works, but it requires a WhatsApp account, routes files through Meta
Does QuickBridge compress photos or videos?
No. Files transfer as-is at their original size and quality. WhatsApp compresses photos to around 60-70% of their original size before sending. If you need the original quality on your PC, WhatsApp is not suitable. QuickBridge sends the exact file.
Can I send links from my phone to my PC without WhatsApp?
Yes. The text input in QuickBridge lets you type or paste any text, including URLs. Type the link on your phone and it appears on your PC instantly. You can also enable clipboard sync so anything you copy on your phone is offered to your PC automatically.
What if I want to send from my PC to my phone instead?
The session is bidirectional. Drag a file from Windows Explorer into the QuickBridge browser tab and it transfers to your phone. Type a message on your PC and it appears on your phone. Both directions work in the same session without re-pairing.
Is my data private, or does it go through a server?
File content goes directly from one browser to the other over a WebRTC channel encrypted with DTLS. QuickBridge
Does this work between different operating systems?
Yes. Android to Windows, iPhone to Mac, iPhone to Windows, Android to Mac: any combination works as long as both devices have a modern browser. There is no OS restriction.
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.