How it works
Files are sent in three steps, directly between your devices.
- 01Open on both devicesOpen this page on each device, on the same Wi-Fi or network. They find each other automatically.
- 02Choose what to sendChoose files, a folder or text for a device. On a computer you can also drop files on it.
- 03Accept and saveThe other device accepts, then saves the files, or on a phone shares them to Photos or Files.
FAQ
Privacy, speed and supported devices.
Do my files go through a server?
No. Files go directly between the two devices over an encrypted connection (WebRTC). The TabRig server only helps the devices find each other and never receives the files.
Why doesn’t my other device appear?
Both devices need this page open and the same network. Some networks, such as guest, hotel or office Wi-Fi, keep devices apart, and with some internet providers the devices don’t share an address. Pair them with a code instead.
Is there a size limit?
No fixed limit. Received files are written to the browser’s storage as they arrive, so they don’t have to fit in memory. The receiving device needs enough free space.
How fast is it?
On a good Wi-Fi network, often 10 MB per second or more, depending on the devices and the router. Keep both screens on until the transfer finishes.
Can I send to a device on another network?
Yes, once the devices are paired with a code. The connection is still direct. Some networks don’t allow it; the transfer then fails rather than going through a server.
Where do received files go?
They stay in the browser until you save or remove them. On a computer, Save downloads them. On a phone, Save opens the share sheet, where you can save to Photos or Files.
Which browsers are supported?
Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on computers, iPhone, iPad and Android. Chrome and Edge on a computer can save a received folder as a folder; elsewhere several files are saved as a zip.