Send files of any size,
instantly & free.
No account. No upload wait. No size limit. Your file streams peer-to-peer, end-to-end encrypted, and nothing ever touches a server.
Sender tab must stay open: their screen must stay awake, the file streams live from their device.
Only connect to people you trust: files arrive directly, we never scan or store them.
Mac to Windows,
no cloud account needed.
Mac and Windows don't share a native file-sharing system the way AirDrop works between Apple devices. Crossing between them usually means routing through iCloud, OneDrive, or email, each with its own account requirement and, often, a size limit.
Since TransferFiles.net runs entirely in the browser, the operating system underneath is irrelevant. Safari or Chrome on a Mac, Edge or Chrome on Windows, the file streams directly across with no intermediate cloud account on either end.
Send files mac to windows: what to know
Sending from a Mac
Open transferfiles.net in Safari or Chrome, pick your file from Finder, and share the generated link. Keep the tab open and your Mac awake (check Energy Saver settings if it's a laptop on battery) until the transfer finishes.
Receiving on Windows
Open the link in Edge or Chrome. Windows may show a SmartScreen warning for certain file types when the download completes, this is normal Windows behavior for any downloaded file, not specific to this transfer.
Common Mac-to-Windows snags
Filenames with characters Windows doesn't allow (like : or *) can cause the saved file to be renamed automatically. If you're sending a Mac-native file type (like a .dmg or Pages document), make sure the Windows recipient has compatible software to open it.
Built different. Actually free.
Files never touch our servers. That eliminates our costs and your limits.
End-to-End Encrypted
WebRTC's mandatory DTLS-SRTP encryption. On by default, cannot be disabled. Nobody reads your files in transit.
No Upload Wait
Files stream instantly the moment the receiver connects. No waiting for an upload to complete first.
No Size Limit
Most free transfer plans cap you at 2 to 15 GB. We cap nothing. Send 4K videos, project folders, 50 GB archives.
Any Device
iPhone to Android, Mac to Windows, tablet to desktop. Any combination, any modern browser.
No Account Ever
No sign-up, no email, no password. Open the page, pick a file, share the link. Done.
Always Free
No bandwidth bill means no pricing tiers. We cover costs through display ads. No paywall, ever.
How to send a file in 4 steps
From file picker to delivered, in under a minute.
Pick your file
Tap Send a File and choose any file. It stays on your device. Nothing uploads.
Copy and share the link
Copy the link that appears and send it via WhatsApp, email, Slack, or any app.
Receiver connects
They open the link and tap Connect. The file starts streaming from your device instantly.
Both stay connected
Both tabs stay open until the bar hits 100%. Then check Downloads. Done.
How we compare
Why people switch from WeTransfer and Google Drive for large files.
| Feature | TransferFiles.net | WeTransfer Free | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free size limit | Unlimited | 3 GB cap, 10/month | 15 GB total |
| Account required | Never | To send | Yes |
| Files stored on server | Never | Up to 3 days | Indefinitely |
| End-to-end encryption | Always on | Transit only | At rest only |
| Upload wait time | Zero | Full upload first | Full upload first |
| Monthly cost | Free forever | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $1.99/mo |
Questions about send files Mac to Windows
No. The file goes directly from the Mac's browser to the Windows browser; neither cloud service is involved.
It might, for certain file types like .exe or .zip, Windows SmartScreen shows a standard warning. This happens for any internet download and isn't specific to TransferFiles.net.
You can add multiple files in one transfer using "Add more files," though folders need to be zipped first since browsers can't read folder structures directly.
No, the size limit (or lack of one) is identical regardless of which operating systems are involved on either end.