how to transfer files between mobile and desktop devices
 

Swiftly move PDFs between mobile
and desktop devices with PDF Extra for iOS

 

 

Enjoy secure & effortless document transfer with cross-platform support.
 
Always have important PDFs on speed dial
Have a digital stack of urgent contracts on your iPhone that need to be signed from a Windows or MacOS device? With PDF Extra for iOS, you can effortlessly pair your iPhone or iPad with any other device running an Apple, Android, or even Windows-based operating system, all without using expensive cloud service plans.

 

 






How to transfer files using PDF Extra for iOS

 

 

Moving files between devices is easy, as long as you follow these simple steps:

1.   Download and install PDF Extra on your iPhone or iPad.

2.  Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.

3.   In PDF Extra, go to "Files" → "Transfer Files to PC/Mac".
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 1

 

 

4.   Once both devices are on the same Wi-Fi, tap "Connect".

iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 2
 

 

 

5.  Visit https://pdfsync.net/ and enter the generated 4-digit code or simply scan the QR code.

iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 3
 

 

 

6.   You can now freely move your files between devices!

How to use PDF Extra's Wi-Fi transfer
Upon pairing your devices, you will be redirected
to the following browser window:
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 4
 

 

Let's do a quick breakdown of each function within our file transfer service:

File browser: freely browse the default PDF Extra folder on your iOS device, as well as any
custom folders you may have created.
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 5
 

 

Download files: download a single file by simply right-clicking or tapping it and selecting
"Download". If on Mac/PC, you can also highlight multiple files and download them in a .zip
format by pressing down SHIFT + LEFT CLICK.
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 6
 

 

Upload files: add more files to the currently viewed folder. You can either add them
manually or drag & drop them directly within the file transfer window.
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 7
 

 

New folder: create a new folder with a custom name.
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 8
 

 

List/Icons mode: switch between a list and a grid-based file view in a single click.
iOS Wi-Fi file transfer step 9
 

 

 

To deactivate the file transfer service, either press "Stop" on your iOS device or close the web page on your PC
or Mac. It's that simple!

So, what are you waiting for? Download PDF Extra and try out the feature yourself!


FAQs
Your devices have to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, otherwise the file transfer service will return an error.
Since our file-sharing service is always hosted from an iOS device (either iPhone or iPad), Android-to-Android and similar transfers are currently not supported.
Our service is free and allows for unlimited file transfers between devices.
Your second device is likely either offline or connected to a different Wi-Fi network. Please also note that we don't currently support hotspot networks, so even if your devices are connected to the same hotspot, the service still won't work due to technical limitations.
Simply point the camera of your device toward the QR code and open the generated link.
To use our free iOS file transfer, your iPhone or iPad device should support iOS 15.0 or later and your PDF Extra app should be on version 4.2 or above. Our file transfer service is compatible with all recent Android, Windows, macOS, and iOS devices.
 
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