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Photo Transfer App for Android

Send photos and videos from Android to any device over local WiFi. No cables, no cloud, no Google account needed.

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Built for Android

What makes Photo Transfer feel native on Android — and what you can do here that you can't anywhere else.

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Full file-system access

Save received photos and videos anywhere — internal storage, a microSD card, or a connected USB drive. Android's open file system gives you real control over where your files land.

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No Google account required

Transfers run entirely on your local WiFi. No sign-in, no cloud sync, nothing tied to a Google account. Works the same on Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus — any Android device.

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Works with the Share menu

Long-press photos or videos in Gallery, Google Photos, or any gallery app, tap Share, and pick Photo Transfer. Send them straight to your PC, Mac, or another phone without switching apps.

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microSD & USB storage friendly

Offload large photo or video batches directly onto an SD card or USB OTG drive to free up internal space — without ever plugging into a computer.

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Works without a WiFi router

No network available? Turn your phone into a hotspot and connect your PC or Mac to it. Transfers still run locally — no internet needed, no data used.

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Any Android, any target

Send to Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, another Android, or straight to a web browser — all from the same app, using nothing but your local WiFi.

How it works on Android

Three steps. No cables, no cloud, no account.

  1. 1

    Install from Google Play

    Free download. Works on Android 10 and newer. No account, no setup — just open the app.

  2. 2

    Connect on the same WiFi

    Make sure your phone and the other device share a WiFi network (or use your phone as a hotspot). Photo Transfer finds them automatically.

  3. 3

    Pick files and send

    Browse by album or folder, select as many items as you need, and transfer at full resolution — no compression, metadata preserved.

System requirements

Android version
Android 10 (API 29) or newer
Download size
Under 40 MB
Network
Local WiFi network, or phone hotspot
Permissions
Photos & videos (read), Nearby devices — no account or cloud storage required
Price
Free on Google Play. Optional PRO unlock for unlimited transfers and cloud backup.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Frequently asked

Common questions from Android users.

Do I need a Google account to use Photo Transfer on Android? expand_more
No. Transfers happen directly between your devices over your local WiFi. The app does not require a Google account, and no photos are uploaded to Google, to us, or to any third party during a transfer.
Will it work on Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Pixel, and other brands? expand_more
Yes. Photo Transfer is a standard Android app and works on any device running Android 10 or newer, regardless of manufacturer. There are no special drivers or manufacturer-specific dependencies.
Can I save received photos to a microSD card or USB drive? expand_more
Yes. When you receive files, you can choose where to save them using Android's standard document picker — including microSD cards and USB OTG drives that are mounted on the device.
Does it work without an internet connection? expand_more
Yes. The only network requirement is a local WiFi connection shared between the two devices. If there's no WiFi network around, you can enable your phone's hotspot and connect the other device to it — transfers still run locally with no internet used.
How is Photo Transfer different from sharing through Google Photos or Drive? expand_more
Google Photos and Google Drive upload your files to the cloud first. Photo Transfer never does — your photos go directly from one device to the other over WiFi at full quality, with no upload quota, no compression, and no Google account required.
Does the free version have any limits? expand_more
The free version transfers up to 5 items per batch and shows ads. PRO removes the item limit, removes all ads, and unlocks cloud backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Flickr. PRO is available as a monthly, yearly, or lifetime purchase.
What file types are supported? expand_more
All common photo formats (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, RAW) and video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, and more). EXIF metadata, GPS location, and timestamps are preserved end-to-end.

Guides for Android

Step-by-step walkthroughs for the most common transfer scenarios.

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Transfer Android to Windows PC arrow_forward
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