Transfer Files Between Android and Windows

Microsoft's Phone Link works for messages and notifications, but its file transfer is limited to recent files for many phone models and requires installing the Phone Link app, signing in to a Microsoft account, and pairing the devices. Bluetooth file transfer is slow. USB cables work but require unlocking the phone, picking the right USB mode, and navigating the file manager. Clipcroft works in any browser on both sides — no setup, no pairing, no cable.

Send a file from Android to Windows in three steps

1. On your Android phone, open clipcroft.com in Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, or Edge and tap Create a new clipboard. You'll get a short shared name like "203".
2. On your Windows PC, open clipcroft.com in any modern browser and type the same name. The two devices are now connected.
3. Tap the upload area on your Android phone (or paste text). The file appears on your PC instantly. Right-click on Windows to save, copy, or share.

Send a file from Windows to Android

The flow is identical in reverse. Drag a file onto the Windows page or paste text. On your Android phone, tap the file to download it; Chrome saves to Downloads, from where you can move the file to Photos, Drive, or another app via the standard share sheet.

Browser support

Android

Chrome (default on most devices), Firefox, Samsung Internet, and Edge for Android. Works on Android 8 and newer. No app install from Google Play, no Google account required.

Windows

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox in their current versions. Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11. No installer, no driver, no Microsoft account.

Why this works without Phone Link or a cable

Clipcroft uses WebRTC — the browser-to-browser technology behind Google Meet and most modern web video calls. Once both devices are on the same shared clipboard name, the browsers establish a direct peer-to-peer connection over the internet. Files travel from the Android phone to the Windows PC without ever passing through our servers, without a cable, and without a Microsoft account.

What that means in practice:

• No Phone Link app on Android, no Phone Link app on Windows, no pairing
• No Microsoft account, no Samsung account, no Google account
• Full-resolution photos and videos preserved — no compression
• Works between any Android phone and any Windows PC, regardless of brand
• Works on cellular: phone on 4G/5G, PC on home Wi-Fi, transfer still goes through

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Phone Link?

Phone Link requires you to install Microsoft's Phone Link app on Android, sign in to a Microsoft account, and pair the phone with the PC. File transfer is limited to recent files for many phone models. Clipcroft works in any browser on either side, with no app install, no account, and no pairing.

Do I need an app on my Android phone?

No. Clipcroft runs entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, or Edge on Android. There is nothing to install from Google Play and no account to create.

Will photos lose quality?

No. Clipcroft transfers the original file byte-for-byte, including 4K videos, RAW photos, and HEIC images. There is no compression in the transfer pipeline.

Does it work with Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, or other Android brands?

Yes. Clipcroft is a website — it makes no assumptions about the phone manufacturer. Any Android 8 or newer device with Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, or Edge will work.

Can I transfer when my phone is on cellular and my PC is on Wi-Fi?

Yes. Any internet connection works on either side. Clipcroft handles network traversal automatically.