Top Apps for Transferring Files Wirelessly From Your Phone
Don’t have a flash drive on hand? Can’t find your cable to plug your phone into your laptop? Fear no more. Learn how to transfer all of your files wirelessly.
In the age of Wi-Fi, transferring files to and from your phone has never been easier or faster. You can transfer files to your computer via Bluetooth, or the ever-popular email attachment, but another way to transfer your files is through an app from the Play store. This is a great method if you are transferring larger files or a lot of files at once. The time to transfer the file depends on the size of the file and your internet speed. Of course, for the speediest file transfers, you need a stable internet connection. The faster your internet speed is, the faster your files will transfer. Pretty simple. Below are the top free apps for transferring your files wirelessly.
Dropbox by Dropbox Inc.
There’s a reason Dropbox is so popular: it’s free, fast, and easy to use. All of your files are backed up to the cloud, which means you can access your files on any device. You need to make an account to send a file, but whomever you send a file to doesn’t need an account to receive or open the file. Another perk? You can even edit Microsoft Office files. This app works better with transferring documents and photos than videos.
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Send Anywhere by Estmob Inc.
This app is great for sending all types of files to any device, whether a computer or even a friend’s phone. You can send larger files, like videos or high-quality photos, and even send files through social media and messenger apps. Whenever you want to send a file, you receive a 6-digit QR code, which you then enter on the device you’re transferring files to.
File Transfer by Infinit International Inc.
With this app you can send any file size, which is a great option for videos, because you can keep the original file quality. Like Send Anywhere, you can send files between your own devices or else to someone you know. The app boasts a fast transfer time by transferring files directly between devices as opposed to going through the cloud. Your files will transfer even faster between devices if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Lastly, no need to fear for the security of your files: each file you send or receive is encrypted, so that only you have access to it.