Start on one device
Open IcyZip in the browser that should display the QR code.
Scan to pair
QR Code File Transfer
Open IcyZip on one device, scan the QR code with another browser, and move live text or one selected file between phone, computer, laptop, or tablet.
- QR pairing. Scan once to connect the second browser to the same temporary session.
- Browser only. Use phone and computer browsers without account login or an app install.
- One selected file. Send a chosen file while both browsers remain connected.
How it works
Use the QR code as the connection step
IcyZip is built for quick device handoffs. The QR code opens the pairing link so the second browser can join the active session.
Scan with the other
Use the second device to scan the QR code or open the pairing link.
Transfer in the session
Use live text immediately, or choose the file action to send one selected file.
Device handoffs
QR transfer for common phone and computer moments
Phone to PC
Scan from a phone and send a photo, export, document, link, or code to the computer browser.
PC to phone
Move text or one selected file to a mobile browser without emailing it to yourself.
Browser to browser
Pair two browsers directly for a quick live exchange instead of setting up a shared folder.
Active transfer
Complete the handoff while both paired browsers are connected.
Security and privacy
QR pairing with browser-encrypted transfer
Current product clients encrypt live text and file bytes before transport. The QR code connects the paired browsers; the receiver decrypts the content after it arrives.
Pairing link
The QR code opens the pairing location that connects the second browser to the active session.
Encrypted browser payloads
Current browser clients encrypt live text and file bytes before sending them through the service.
Connection and transfer details
The service processes timing, browser class, message sizes, filename, file size, type hint, and transfer identifiers to coordinate the handoff. The privacy policy explains these operating details.
Files up to 25 MB
Choose and send one file up to 25 MB per transfer.
FAQ
QR code file transfer questions
How do I transfer a file with a QR code?
Open IcyZip on one device, scan the QR code with the other device, wait until both browsers are connected, then choose the file action and send one selected file.
Does the other person need an app?
No. IcyZip runs in the browser. The QR code opens the pairing link in the second browser.
Can I use it from phone to computer?
Yes. Start on the computer, scan with the phone, and transfer text or one selected file while both browsers stay connected.
What does the QR code open?
The QR code opens the IcyZip pairing link so the second browser can join the active transfer session.
How is the transfer protected?
Current product clients encrypt live text and file bytes in the sending browser and decrypt them in the paired receiver. The privacy policy explains the operating data used to connect the pair.