Quick answer: To send a large file from a computer to a phone, upload it at Share Large Files Free (up to 20 GB per transfer) and scan the QR code with the phone's camera. The phone opens the download page and saves the file: to Files > Downloads on an iPhone, or to the Downloads folder on Android.
Built-in options, and their limits
On Windows, Quick Share sends to nearby Android phones, and a USB cable lets you copy files to Android in File Explorer.
On a Mac, AirDrop sends to a nearby iPhone. Copying files to an iPhone with a cable goes through Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app on Windows, and only into apps that support file sharing.
Emailing yourself hits attachment limits quickly, and cloud drives need the app and sign-in on the phone.
Send any size from PC to Phone with a link
- Open Share Large Files Free on the computer and drag your files onto the page.
- When the upload finishes, show the QR code.
- Point the phone's camera at the QR code and tap the link that appears.
- Tap Download. On an iPhone the file goes to the Files app, in Downloads. On Android it goes to the Downloads folder.
- To add a video or photo to the iPhone's Photos app, open it in Files, tap Share and choose Save Video or Save Image.
Things that trip people up
- Phones have less space than computers. Check free storage before downloading a very large file.
- Some formats do not open on phones, such as MKV on iPhone or RAR without an extraction app. Convert to MP4 or ZIP first.
- A big download on mobile data can use a lot of your allowance. Switch to Wi-Fi if you can.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything on the phone?
No. The phone's camera reads the QR code and the browser downloads the file.
Where does the file end up on my phone?
On an iPhone, in the Files app under Downloads. On Android, in the Downloads folder, which you can open with the Files app.
Can I send a movie to watch on my phone?
Yes, as long as the phone can play the format. MP4 with H.264 or HEVC plays on almost every modern phone.
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