Transfer Files Wirelessly, Without Apps and Without Uploading to the Cloud: PairDrop!

SITE NAME AND LINKS:

• Site Name: PairDrop

  Sponsorlu

• Official URL: https://pairdrop.net/

• Origin / Service Language: Open Source (International community project) / Multi-language support including Turkish

• Official GitHub and FAQ Page: https://github.com/schlagmihdoch/PairDrop/blob/master/docs/faq.md

• Are you still messaging yourself on WhatsApp when you want to send 5 photos or a PDF document you took on your Android phone to your Windows computer or iPad? Or do you send emails to yourself and suffer quality degradation and files piling up on cloud servers? There is a great website that offers the convenience of AirDrop in the Apple ecosystem on every device, regardless of brand and operating system: PairDrop.

  PairDrop is a peer-to-peer file and text transfer tool that works directly through the web browser, without having to install any programs or open an account. If your phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, they will automatically see each other within seconds. Moreover, unlike its older counterparts, even if the two devices are on different networks (for example, your phone is on mobile data, your computer is on office internet) 6-digit pairing code or QR code allows you to connect devices and send files directly.

• STEP BY STEP USE:

  1. From the internet browser of both your phone and your computer https://pairdrop.net/.

  2. If two devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, you can see the opposite device's icon in the middle of the screen and its random nickname given by the system (e.g. "Amber Bear") automatically. (If you are on different networks, "Pair Devices" icon and enter the 6-digit code on the screen into the other device).

  3. On the device you will send to, tap (or click) once on the icon of the other device and select the photos, videos or documents you want to send. (If you want to send a text or link, you can right-click / long press the icon and write a message).

  4. instantly on the receiving device's screen."File Received - Accept / Ignore" will appear; "Accept" button.

  5. The transfer bar will reach 100% in seconds and the file will be saved directly to your device's "Downloads" folder with no degradation in file quality.

• REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS: No registration or subscription required. An up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) is sufficient. When the devices are on the same local network, the transfer speed is directly equal to the speed of your Wi-Fi modem and there is no server limit. When sending very large files (for example, videos of several gigabytes), care should be taken not to turn off the screen in order to avoid exceeding the browser memory (RAM) limit.

• PRIVACY AND SECURITY: According to the official GitHub documentation, PairDrop does not save files to any cloud database; transfer WebRTC protocol with DTLS encryption is done. The PairDrop server is used only for devices to find each other (signalling), and when a bridge is established between different networks, the encrypted TURN server comes into play. Since it is open source, its codes can be audited by anyone. However, when using public Wi-Fi networks (such as cafes, airports, etc.), you should use the "Pairing Code" feature to prevent people you do not know from seeing the device name on your screen, and be careful not to send to the wrong device.

• ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES AND WHOM IT IS SUITABLE FOR:

  • Advantages: It does not require installation or membership, does not reduce photo/video quality, works smoothly between Android-Windows-iPhone-Mac, is completely free and ad-free.

  • Disadvantages: The browser tab must remain open on both devices during the transfer.

  • Who is it suitable for: Anyone who wants to send photos/documents wirelessly from their phone to their computer, those who use both iPhone and Windows, and anyone who does not want to open WhatsApp Web.

• BRIEF CONCLUSION: It is the most practical web tool that puts an end to searching for cables or sending messages to yourself. Immediately on your phone and computer pairdrop.net and sending a photo!