Nearby Share for Windows

Wireless sharing with your PC, made easy.

Send and receive photos, documents and more between nearby Android devices¹ and Windows PCs².

To get started, install Nearby Share for Windows to your PC. Send yourself the link to download it.

By downloading Nearby Share for Windows, you agree to the Google Terms of Service. The Google Privacy Policy describes how Google handles information from Nearby Share for Windows.

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For Windows computers running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or later. ARM devices not supported.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi required.

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It seems your device is not compatible with Nearby Share for Windows.

For Windows computers running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or later. ARM devices not supported.

Sharing

Transfer with ease.

With Nearby Share, quickly transfer photos, videos, documents, audio files or entire folders between your Android device and Windows desktops and laptops.³

Private and secure

Share how you want.

Nearby Share for Windows was designed with safety and privacy in mind. That means you have control over who can discover your device and send files, whether it’s everyone, only your friends and family or just your own devices.

Android to PC

View on a bigger screen.

Whether you want to edit your photos on a larger screen or organise your digital folders, it's easy to transfer your files straight to your PC.

Securely transfer photos, videos, documents and more straight to your PC.
You can even send entire folders with just a few taps.

Whether you want to edit your photos on a larger screen or organise your digital folders, it's easy to transfer your files straight to your PC.

Securely transfer photos, videos, documents and more straight to your PC.

You can even send entire folders with just a few taps.

PC to Android

Take your files on the go.

Make emailing yourself a thing of the past. Securely transfer files from your PC to your Android device and take them on the go.

Send photos, screenshots, videos and documents to your Android device using Nearby Share.
Easily send via drag-n-drop or right-click and select 'Send with Nearby Share'.

Make emailing yourself a thing of the past. Securely transfer files from your PC to your Android device and take them on the go.

Send photos, screenshots, videos and documents to your Android device using Nearby Share.

Easily send via drag-n-drop or right-click and select 'Send with Nearby Share'.

Learn more.

Windows computers (i.e. desktops and laptops) running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 and up — ARM devices not supported. Download Nearby Share and ensure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your Windows PC.

You can check the Android version on your device’s Settings app. Learn how to check and update your Android device in our Help Centre.

To enable Nearby Share, make sure that Bluetooth, location and Nearby Share are turned on in your device’s settings app. Learn how to turn on and use Nearby Share in our Help Centre.

The devices should be close to each other, within 5 m (16 feet).

Yes. You can send files to anyone that has Nearby Share turned on, with their devices discoverable to you. After you choose their device as the receiver, they simply accept the transfer and the file will be sent over.

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Nearby Share for Windows

Wireless sharing with your PC, made easy.