How to Send Large Files From Android to a Windows PC

Quick Share sends files from Android to a nearby Windows PC once the Quick Share app for Windows is installed and both devices have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on.

A USB cable works too: set the phone's USB mode to File transfer and it shows up in File Explorer. Phone Link can also move files on some phones.

These options need the devices close together or connected. For a PC elsewhere, a download link is simpler.

1. Install Share Large Files Free as an app from Chrome's menu, so it appears in your Share menu.
2. In Gallery, Google Photos or Files, select the videos or files, tap Share and choose Share Large Files Free. Or open the site and add files there.
3. Wait for the upload to finish with the screen on, then copy the link.
4. Send the link to yourself, or type it into the PC browser.
5. On the PC, click Download. The file is saved to your Downloads folder.

• When you plug in a cable, many phones default to charging only. Pull down the notification shade and switch USB mode to File transfer.
• Some Android videos are recorded in HEVC. Windows may need the HEVC Video Extensions to play them, or you can convert them to MP4 with H.264.
• Google Photos may show a backed-up copy rather than the file on the phone. Share from the device copy for the best quality.
• Battery saver can pause uploads when the screen turns off. Keep the screen on until it is done.