Quick Share

Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share) is Google's unified file sharing solution that creates a seamless bridge between your Android devices and Windows PC. By integrating deeply with the operating system, it allows for the effortless wireless transfer of photos, videos, documents, and entire folders with just a few clicks. It is the closest experience to AirDrop for the Android ecosystem on Windows.

Native Windows Integration
Experience true seamlessness. Quick Share runs in the background on your PC, allowing you to drag and drop files directly into the app window or right-click any file in Windows Explorer to send it instantly to your phone. It removes the friction of opening web browsers or connecting cables.

Cross-Device Ecosystem
Connect your world. Whether you have a Samsung Galaxy, a Google Pixel, or a Chromebook, Quick Share unifies them all. Sending a file from your phone to your PC feels instantaneous, and you can even share with friends nearby who aren't on your contacts list using privacy-safe visibility settings.

Secure & Private
Share with confidence. Quick Share uses end-to-end encryption for transfers. You have granular control over who can see your computer—set it to "Everyone," "Contacts," or "Your Devices" to prevent unwanted requests while keeping it open for your own workflow.

Clipboard Sync
Copy here, paste there. Beyond just files, Quick Share often enables shared clipboard functionality in supported ecosystems, allowing you to copy text on your phone and immediately paste it into a document on your Windows PC.