Transfer Files Between Devices Without a Cable

USB cables make a simple task complicated. You have to find the right cable (USB-C, Lightning, Micro-USB, USB-A), unlock both devices, pick the right USB mode, install or accept the driver, and navigate the file manager to find what you need. Clipcroft replaces all of that with a shared page in your browser.

Three steps, no cable, no app

1. On the device that has the file, open clipcroft.com in any browser and tap or click Create a new online clipboard. You'll get a clipboard name like "coolfox07".
2. On the destination device, open clipcroft.com, enter the same clipboard name, and tap or click Open. Both devices are now connected.
3. Drop one or more files on the source page, or tap or click the icon to pick them. They start transferring to the destination device right away.

Works between any two devices

The same flow works in any direction:

• Phone to PC, PC to phone
• Phone to phone (different brands, different OSes)
• Tablet to phone, tablet to PC
• Two PCs in different rooms or different cities
• Any combination of Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android

Why this beats a cable for most everyday transfers

Clipcroft uses WebRTC — the browser-to-browser technology behind Google Meet and most modern video calls. When both devices are on the same shared clipboard name, the browsers connect peer-to-peer. Files travel browser-to-browser — no upload to any server, no cable, no Bluetooth pairing.

Practical wins over a cable:

• No cable to find or buy
• No "trust this computer" prompts, no USB-mode selection, no driver install
• Works at any distance — devices do not need to be in the same room
• Works for cross-OS combinations a cable would not handle (iPhone to a Linux laptop, for example)
• Full-resolution photos and videos preserved; no compression
• Multiple files at once via drag-and-drop, including whole folders

Browser support

Any modern browser on any platform: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Samsung Internet, and Brave on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS 15.4 or newer, and Android 8 or newer. No app install, no account, no extension required.

Frequently asked questions

Do both devices need to be in the same room?

No. Clipcroft works over the internet, so any two devices with a working internet connection can transfer files — across the room, across the country, or across the world.

Do I need Bluetooth?

No. Clipcroft does not use Bluetooth at all. It establishes a browser-to-browser connection over your existing internet connection.

What if I don't have Wi-Fi?

Cellular data works fine. Either device — or both — can be on 4G or 5G. Wi-Fi is just one option.

Is this faster than a cable?

It depends on the transfer. On the same network, Clipcroft runs at local-network speed — far faster than going over the internet, and quick for photos, videos, and documents. A cable is faster for a brutal bulk transfer: tens or hundreds of gigabytes that will run for hours either way. For most transfers the real difference is setup — Clipcroft has no cable to find, no USB mode to pick, no driver to install, and no file manager to navigate.

What about for very large files?

There is no per-file size cap, and no daily or monthly limit. Clipcroft is free and ad-supported.