QR-based file transfer moves documents, photos, spreadsheets or archives between a phone, computer or tablet without a cable. Two directions are supported: you can choose a file on the sending device first and show a QR code, or create a receiving QR code before choosing a file on the other device. A short one-time link is available when it is easier to copy a URL than scan a code.
When this is useful
For example, a contract is on your computer but you want to open it on your phone. Select Send, create the QR code and download the file on your phone. In the other direction, you may want to edit a photograph taken with your phone using a desktop tool. Open Receive on the computer, scan its QR code with the phone and upload the photo. The same workflow works between two phones or two computers.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open Transfer Files Between Devices.
- To send, choose a file on your current device and select Create QR and link.
- Scan the code or open the copied link on the other device, verify the filename and select Download.
- To receive instead, switch to Receive, create a QR code and open its upload page on the sending device.
- Once the upload finishes, download the file or open it in a compatible FILEZ tool.
How to verify the result
Before starting, check that you selected the correct document. On the receiving device, verify its name and file size. Keep the sender page open until the upload completes. If a camera cannot scan a QR code from a monitor, use the one-time URL instead. After downloading, open the file on the receiving device and make sure it is intact. If the link has expired, start a new temporary transfer rather than reusing the old code.
Important limitations
Transfers use temporary storage on the FILEZ server; they are not direct Bluetooth or local-network connections. The one-time link lasts up to ten minutes and becomes unavailable after downloading. Free uploads are limited to 20 MB per transfer, while active Plus accounts can transfer up to 40 MB. Anyone holding the QR or its URL could download the file first, so keep it private. Longer 24-hour links for sharing with others are a separate Plus feature.