File transfer
Transfer files between Android and your PC
Pzync sends files directly between an Android phone and a Windows or Ubuntu computer over your local Wi-Fi. There is no cable, cloud upload or account, and each transfer shows live speed and remaining time, can be paused and resumed, and is verified with a SHA-256 hash.
What you need
| Computer | Windows 10 or later (x64), or Ubuntu / Debian-based Linux (amd64) |
|---|---|
| Phone | Android 7.0 or later |
| Network | Phone and computer on the same Wi-Fi or local network |
| Ports | UDP 8200 (discovery) and TCP 8080 (connection) |
| Cost | Free, open source (MIT License) |
Steps
- Install Pzync on your phone and computer and pair them over the same Wi-Fi.
- To send from the phone, open the Android Share menu on any file or photo and choose Pzync, or pick files inside the app.
- Choose your computer as the destination and watch the progress and speed.
- To send from the computer to the phone, use the transfer view in the desktop app and pick the phone.
- Find received files in the Downloads folder on your computer, or in the received files screen on your phone.
How Pzync file transfer works
- Direct: files go from one device to the other over your local network.
- Visible: live MB/s throughput and estimated time remaining.
- Controllable: pause and resume a transfer.
- Verified: a SHA-256 hash check confirms the file arrived intact.
- Convenient: send from the Android Share menu without opening the app first.
- Tray progress: the desktop app shows transfer progress in the system tray.
Related: send screenshots without sending files
If you only need to move screenshots, turn on Sync Screenshots to Desktop Clipboard in the Android app. Each new screenshot is copied to your computer's clipboard, ready to paste.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer files from Android to Ubuntu wirelessly?
Install Pzync on both devices, join the same Wi-Fi, and pair them. Then share any file from Android's Share menu and choose Pzync. The file goes directly to your Ubuntu computer over the local network, with live speed and a SHA-256 integrity check.
Can I transfer files from Android to a PC without a cable or cloud?
Yes. Pzync sends files directly between your phone and your Windows or Ubuntu computer over your local Wi-Fi. Nothing is uploaded to a cloud server, and no account is needed.
Where do received files go?
On the computer, files received from your phone are saved to your Downloads folder. On the phone, you can browse received files from the received files screen in the Pzync app.
How do I know a transferred file is not corrupted?
Pzync verifies each file with a SHA-256 hash after the transfer, so a damaged or incomplete file is detected rather than silently accepted.
Need more detail? Read the full setup documentation or visit support.