How does it work?
The usual options for PC-to-PC transfers all have friction: USB drives are slow and never have enough space, network shares need both machines configured just right, and cloud drives mean uploading everything first and downloading it again.
A Quick Transfer connects the two browsers directly. One PC picks the files and shows a 6-digit code; the other types the code at transfer.zip/quick. The data streams between them immediately, encrypted from end to end and never stored anywhere.
The two computers don't need to be on the same network, in the same building, or even in the same country. Old laptop to new desktop, office machine to home machine: if both are online, it works.
How to Transfer Files from PC to PC
- On the source PC, open this page and pick the files (or a whole folder) to send.
- On the destination PC, open transfer.zip/quick and enter the 6-digit code (or open the link / scan the QR if it's nearby).
- The transfer starts at once and shows live progress on both screens. Done when the bar fills up.
Sending whole folders
On a desktop browser you can select an entire folder, not just individual files. Use the "select a folder" option in the picker, and the folder structure arrives on the other PC intact, as a single zip.
If you'd rather prepare the archive yourself first, our zip files online tool compresses files in your browser before sending.
Setting up a new computer
For a new-PC migration, transfer your user files in batches: Documents, Pictures, project folders. Programs need to be reinstalled either way, so what you actually need to move is almost always just files, and a direct browser transfer handles any amount of them.
Tip: start with the big folders first and keep both machines plugged in. The transfer streams continuously, and you can watch the speed and progress the whole way.
How fast is it?
The transfer runs as fast as the slower of the two internet connections allows. Two machines on good broadband typically move gigabytes in minutes.
Want a rough estimate before you start? Check our download time calculator with your connection speed and total size.
FAQ
Do the two PCs need to be on the same network? No. Unlike Windows Nearby Sharing or network drives, this works over the internet. The PCs can be anywhere, on completely different networks.
Can I transfer between Windows, Mac and Linux? Yes. It's browser-based, so any combination works: Windows to Windows, Windows to Mac, Linux to Windows. Anything with a modern browser can send or receive.
Is there a size limit for the transfer? No. Files stream directly between the two computers without ever being stored on a server, so there is no upload quota. Transfers of many gigabytes are fine.
Can I send a whole folder? Yes. Choose the folder option in the file picker on the sending PC. The receiving PC gets a single zip with the folder structure intact.
What happens if one PC goes offline mid-transfer? The transfer stops. Both sides need to stay online for the duration, since the data flows directly between them. Just start again, nothing partial is left on any server.
Is it safe to use for work documents? Yes. The data is encrypted in transit, relayed directly between the two browsers, and never written to a server. When you close the tab, the code and link are gone for good.
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