How to Send Files Between Devices on Wi-Fi

Network & Domain · Step-by-step guide · 5 steps · 2 min read

This tool sends files between devices on the same Wi-Fi. For example, from your phone to your laptop. You need no cables, apps or accounts. You just type a six-digit code.

Open the LAN File Transfer — Send Files Over WiFi

In the pictures, orange letters like A show where to look. Each step tells you its letter.

Step 1: On the sending device, open Send Files

Open the tool. Stay on the Send Files tab. See A in the picture.

Step 2: Choose your files

Pick the files you want to send. See B in the picture.

Step 3: Note the six-digit code

A code shows up. Tell it to the other person, or type it on your other device. See C in the picture.

LAN File Transfer sender screen with a file and a six-digit code — Sender: Send tab (A), file picker (B) and the code (C).

Step 4: On the other device, type the code

Open the tool and switch to Receive Files. Type the six digits and press Connect. See D in the picture.

Step 5: Save the files

The files come across. When you see Transfer complete!, save them. See E in the picture.

LAN File Transfer receiver screen saying Transfer complete — Receiver: code boxes (D) and the finished transfer (E).

Tips and questions

Must both devices be on the same Wi-Fi?

Yes. For different networks, use WAN File Transfer.

Is there a size limit?

There is no set limit. Very big files depend on your devices and Wi-Fi. Keep both pages open until it is done.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It works in any modern browser on phones and computers.

Privacy

Only the code goes through a server. The files go straight between your devices. They are never uploaded.

Try it now

The LAN File Transfer — Send Files Over WiFi is free. You do not need an account.