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Seamless sharing for billions

Share hi-res photos, videos, files, Wi-Fi credentials and more with supported Android, ChromeOS and Windows PC devices nearby in a few taps1. It’s fast, more secure and easy to use.2

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Share using a QR code

Scan a QR code, and share files in a snap.

Sharing content with nearby devices is quick and easy. Just select the content, generate a QR code, and let the recipient scan it on your screen. Done!3
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Share with others

When your whole crew wants that pic. Like, now.

Quick Share those epic moments in full quality, the way they're meant to be seen, across Android devices. It works even if you’re not online.4
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Share with your Chromebook

Switch devices without slowing your flow.

Got a PDF on your phone and need to make some edits? Quick Share it to your Chromebook without missing a beat.
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Share with your Windows PC

Work smarter, not harder.

No more emailing files to yourself or dealing with the Cloud. Quick Share lets you transfer photos, videos, documents, or entire folders between your Android and Windows devices with ease. Need edits on the go? Share back to your phone.

To get started, download and install Quick Share onto your Windows device.
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Share with your tablet

Toss that recipe to a bigger screen.

Quick Share that cooking video right to your Pixel Tablet. No need to juggle devices or squint. Just cook like a boss.
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Get started with Quick Share.

An Android phone using the Quick Share feature to send a photo to another Android phone.

How to use Quick Share on Android.

  1. Open content in any app
  2. Tap “Share,” then “Quick Share”
  3. Select the device(s) to share with
  4. Await acceptance from the recipient
A phone using the Quick Share feature to a send a photo to a Windows laptop.

How to use Quick Share on Windows.

  1. Download and install the Quick Share app on your Windows PC
  2. Sign in and enable “Quick Share” in your settings
  3. Choose a file and select “Quick Share”
  4. Select the device(s) to share with
  5. Await acceptance from the recipient
A phone using the Quick Share feature to a send a photo to a Chromebook.

How to use Quick Share on Chromebooks.

  1. Enable “Quick Share” in your settings
  2. Right-click on a file, then tap “Share”
  3. Select the device to share with
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Get the answers you need.

What is Quick Share?

Quick Share lets you quickly and securely share photos, videos, documents, and links with nearby devices.

What can I use Quick Share for?

Quick Share lets you send files between Android phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs. And with supported Android devices, Quick Share also works with Apple’s AirDrop to share files with iPhones.

Can I use Quick Share with an iPhone?

Yes. With compatible Android devices, Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop to share files with iPhones.

How do I share from Android to iPhone?

First, the iPhone user must be within Bluetooth range.Additionally, they need to change their AirDrop visibility to Everyone for 10 Minutes. Next, on a supported Android device, open the file you want to share with the iPhone user. Then, tap Share, select Quick Share, and choose the nearby iPhone. The iPhone user then accepts the AirDrop prompt to receive the file.

Is this the same as AirDrop?

AirDrop is Apple’s file-sharing feature for Apple devices. With the latest update on compatible Android devices, Quick Share can work with AirDrop to enable file sharing between supported Android and all iPhone devices.

Can someone access my phone through Quick Share?

No. Quick Share does not allow remote access to your phone. You control who can see your device, and every transfer must be accepted by the recipient.

Is my phone linked or synced to another device after sharing?

No. Quick Share connections are temporary and end once the transfer is complete. Devices are not permanently linked or synched.

How do I control who can see my device?

In Quick Share settings, you can choose who can see your device - such as Contacts only or Everyone nearby - and you can change this at any time.

How do I access Quick Share?

Quick Share lets you quickly and securely share photos, videos, documents, and links with nearby devices.

How do I use Quick Share between Android devices?

Select the file you want to share, tap Share, choose Quick Share, and select a nearby device. The recipient must accept the transfer.

Does Quick Share work on tablets?

Yes, Quick Share works on supported Android tablets that are running Android version 6.0 and above.

Does Quick Share use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?

Quick Share uses Bluetooth to find nearby devices, then transfers files directly between devices using a fast, local, Wi-Fi connection. This means you don’t need to be on the same Wi-Fi network or use cellular data.

How far away does Quick Share work?

For nearby sharing, devices typically need to be within about 1 foot (30cm). When sharing using a QR code or link, distance doesn’t matter.

What types of files can I share with Quick Share?

You can share photos, videos, documents, links, and many other common file types.

Is there a size limit for Quick Share?

There’s no fixed maximum file size for Quick Share. How large a file you can send depends on the sharing method being used and the devices involved. Nearby sharing works best for large files, while internet-based sharing may have practical limits.

Where are files saved after I receive them?

On Android, files are saved to your Downloads, Gallery, or Files app, depending on the file type. The files you receive with Quick Share are saved in your device’s Files app under Downloads > Quick Share.

On an iPhone, when using AirDrop, files are saved to AirDrop’s usual locations based on the file type. (For example, photos are saved to the Photos app.)

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¹ Based on billions of Android devices worldwide.
² Devices must be within Bluetooth sharing distance and have Wi-Fi enabled. Works with compatible devices.
3 Available on mobile devices and tablets. Devices must be within Bluetooth sharing distance and have Wi-Fi enabled.
4 Sequences shortened and simulated for illustrative purposes.

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