Transfer files from your phone to a computer
Send photos, videos, PDFs and other files from iPhone or Android to a Windows PC or Mac without USB, email or cloud-drive setup.
Quick answer: Open WeScanTransfer on your computer, scan its QR code with your phone, select a file on the phone, and download it on the computer. It works with iPhone and Android in a browser, without a cable or account.
Send from my phone →Free · No sign-up · Auto-deletes after 24h
How it works
- 1
On the computer, open WeScanTransfer and leave the QR code visible.
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Use the iPhone or Android camera to scan the QR code, then open the pairing link.
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Choose files on the phone; when they appear on the computer, download and verify them.
Why Drop
No USB troubleshooting
Skip charge-only cables, trust prompts, MTP modes and missing desktop drivers.
Original files
Files are transferred without messenger-style photo or video recompression.
Windows and Mac
The receiving computer only needs a current browser; the workflow is the same on both systems.
Verify before deleting
Open the downloaded file on the computer before removing the original from the phone.
Device compatibility
| Devices | Works? | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone → Windows | Yes | Select from Photos or Files; HEIC stays HEIC. |
| Android → Windows | Yes | Select from the Android file or photo picker. |
| iPhone → Mac | Yes | Does not require matching Apple IDs. |
| Android → Mac | Yes | No Android File Transfer installation required. |
FAQ
How do I transfer files from my phone to my computer without USB?
Pair the devices in their browsers with a QR code, choose the file on the phone and download it on the computer. No cable, desktop driver or cloud account is required.
Where do transferred files go on the computer?
They are downloaded to the location configured by your browser, usually the Downloads folder unless the browser asks you to choose a location.
Will iPhone photos be converted from HEIC?
No. WeScanTransfer preserves the original file. A HEIC image remains HEIC, so convert it separately only if the destination software needs JPEG.
Do I need to install an app or create an account?
No. Drop runs in the browser on both devices. Open the site on your computer, scan the QR with your phone camera, and you're transferring. Apps exist too, but they're optional.
Is it really free?
Yes — transfers up to 3 GB per file are free, with no signup. Files self-delete after 24 hours, which is also why it stays private.
Is my data safe?
Transfers are encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), links are unguessable, and everything hard-deletes after 24 hours. We never open or scan your files.
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Tested and reviewed 2026-07-30 by WeScanTransfer product team. Product behavior and platform support can change; this page is reviewed after material updates.
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