Do my files pass through or get saved on any server?

No. Nearsend is strictly a peer-to-peer (P2P) platform. The signaling server is only used to exchange temporary session tokens and WebRTC handshake coordinates. Once connected, your files, text, and clipboard stream directly between your devices via WebRTC DataChannels in 64KB encrypted chunks.

How does the Voice Pairing work securely?

When you generate a voice pairing phrase, the host device creates an ephemeral 3-minute token. When spoken on the guest device, browser speech recognition converts the acoustic phrase into the token. The server validates the match and immediately triggers an explicit confirmation prompt on the host device before any connection is allowed.

Does Nearsend work across different operating systems?

Yes! Nearsend works seamlessly across any modern web browser — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and ChromeOS. No native apps or software installations are required.

Is there a file size limit on Nearsend?

Because transfers stream directly via WebRTC without hitting a central server memory limit, you can send files ranging from kilobytes to multi-gigabyte videos. Nearsend incorporates backpressure flow control to ensure smooth transmission without exhausting device RAM.

Send Files from a Mac to a Windows PC

Apple’s AirDrop doesn’t reach Windows, so moving files between a Mac and a PC usually means a flash drive or a cloud upload. Nearsend connects the two directly through the browser instead.

The usual problem

A Mac and a Windows PC don’t share a built-in transfer tool the way two Apple devices do. That usually means a USB flash drive shuffled between them, a shared network drive that needs setup, or a cloud upload-and-download round trip — all more steps than moving a file between two computers should take.

How Nearsend solves it

Open nearsend.app in the browser on the Mac and on the Windows PC, pair them with a QR code, PIN, or voice phrase, and send files or whole folders directly between them — no flash drive, no cloud upload, and nothing to install on either machine.

How to do it

Open Nearsend on both devices — Go to nearsend.app in any modern browser on the sending and receiving device — no app to install.
Pair them — Scan the animated QR code, enter the 6-digit PIN, or say the voice phrase to connect the two devices directly.
Send your files or folder — Drop files or a full folder onto the page, or pick them from the file browser. They stream straight to the other device.

Why it works well here

No app to install — runs in the browser on both devices
No account or sign-up required
Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS
Files stream directly device-to-device — nothing is stored on a server
No flash drive, shared network folder, or driver setup required

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace AirDrop for Mac-to-Windows transfers?

AirDrop doesn’t support Windows at all — Nearsend works across both, so yes, it fills that gap.

Do I need to install anything on the Windows PC?

No — just open nearsend.app in a browser, same as on the Mac.

Can I send a whole folder of files?

Yes, whole folders are supported with their structure preserved.

Will this work on a work or school computer where I can’t install software?

Usually yes, since Nearsend needs only a browser tab and no admin rights to install anything.

Is it free?

Yes, Nearsend is free to use.