Online file transfer
Online file transfer, without the upload
Most "online file transfer" tools mean uploading to a server first. FileTransferX moves files directly between two devices instead — open a tab, pair with a code, and send.
Start a TransferHow it’s different from a typical file-sharing site
Upload-based transfer services put your file on their storage while a recipient downloads it — sometimes for days afterward. FileTransferX pairs your device with the recipient’s directly using a QR code or short transfer code, and the file moves between the two rather than sitting on a server in between.
That means no waiting for an upload to finish before a download can start, no account needed for direct P2P transfers, and nothing left over once the transfer is done. If your network requires a relay connection, one of you covers it with a free account.
Upload-based transfer vs. direct transfer
Everything included
Direct Device Transfer
Attempts a direct peer-to-peer connection, so files can move straight between devices.
QR + Transfer Code
Scan a QR code when it is convenient, or type a short code by hand.
No Installation
Runs directly in a modern browser tab. Nothing to download.
No Account for P2P
Direct peer-to-peer transfers are completely free with no signup. Relay-assisted file transfers on restrictive networks need a free account only for the person covering the relay.
Large File Support
The transfer engine is built around chunked data transfer, not loading whole files into memory. If the connection drops, the transfer automatically resumes from where it left off instead of starting over.
Cross-Device
Designed for phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops alike.
Transfer Progress
See live speed, percentage, file size, and status while a transfer runs.
Connection Fallback
Falls back to a secure relay when a direct peer-to-peer connection is not possible. A relay uses paid bandwidth, so one person covers it with a free account; text transfers need no account.