Send Files from Android to PC Wirelessly
PlainApp turns your Android phone into a web file server. Browse your phone's storage, upload and download files, photos, and videos — all from your PC browser over Wi-Fi.
The fastest way to move files between Android and PC
USB cables get lost. Bluetooth is slow. Cloud services upload your files to a server you don't own. PlainApp keeps everything on your local network — transfers happen at Wi-Fi speed, never touching the internet.
- Full Wi-Fi speed — no throttling, no size limits
- Works from any browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux
- Transfer multiple files and folders at once
- Access internal storage, SD card, and USB drives
- End-to-end encrypted with TLS (XChaCha20-Poly1305)
How to send files from Android to PC
Takes less than 60 seconds to set up.
- 1
Install PlainApp on your Android phone
Get it from Google Play, F-Droid, or GitHub. It's free.
- 2
Open PlainApp and tap "Start"
The app starts a secure local HTTPS server on your phone and shows you a local IP address like https://192.168.1.5:8443.
- 3
Open the URL in your PC browser
On your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux machine, paste that URL into Chrome or another browser. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
- 4
Go to "Files" and start transferring
Browse folders, select files, and click Download — or drag files from your PC into the upload area to send them to your phone. No extra software needed on the PC side.
Everything you can do with the file manager
Browse phone storage
Navigate your Android internal storage, SD card, and connected USB drives from a full-screen browser UI.
Upload from PC to phone
Drag and drop files or use the file picker to send documents, photos, and videos from your computer to your Android phone.
Download from phone to PC
Select any file or folder on your phone and download it straight to your PC — photos, videos, APKs, anything.
Copy, move, rename, delete
Full file management — copy, cut, paste, rename, move, and delete files directly from the browser.
Preview photos and videos
View images and play videos inline without downloading them first. Stream media directly from your phone.
Batch operations
Select multiple files and transfer or manage them all at once. Supports ZIP creation from the browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send files from Android to PC without a USB cable?
Install PlainApp on your Android phone, tap Start, then open the displayed URL in your PC browser. Navigate to Files, select the files you want, and click Download. No cable required — just Wi-Fi.
Does Android to PC file transfer require an internet connection?
No. PlainApp works entirely on your local Wi-Fi network. Your files never touch the internet — they go directly from your phone to your PC.
Can I transfer photos from Android to PC in bulk?
Yes. In the Files or Photos section, select multiple items and batch-download them. You can also navigate to the DCIM folder and download photos by folder.
Does PlainApp work on Windows 11 / Mac?
Yes. PlainApp requires no software on the PC — just a modern browser like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. Works on Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux.
Can I access my phone files from outside my home network?
PlainApp is designed for local network use only. For remote access you can configure a VPN, but this is not officially supported. Local-only design is what keeps it secure and private.
Take back control of your phone.
No cloud middleman. No monthly fees. Just your phone and your browser.