No USB cable
Use Wi-Fi or hotspot when a cable is unavailable, unreliable or inconvenient.
Android to PC file transfer
Move Android files to your PC over Wi-Fi.
Smart FTP Server helps you transfer photos, videos, documents, downloads and backups from Android to Windows, macOS, Linux or Chromebook without plugging in a cable or uploading files to cloud storage.
Android phone
Photos, videos, documents
Start Smart FTP Server and keep both devices on the same local network.
PC or laptop
FTP client or browser
Open the app address to download or upload files locally.
Why users choose it
A direct local path from phone storage to computer.
No cloud detour
Move files directly between your own devices on the same local network.
Works with common tools
Connect from an FTP client or use browser access for quick local downloads.
Workflow
Transfer Android files to PC in three steps.
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1
Install and create a user
Create an account in Smart FTP Server so your PC can sign in.
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2
Start the local server
Copy the FTP or browser address shown in the Android app.
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3
Open the address on PC
Use an FTP client or browser to move files over the local network.
Questions
Android to PC transfer FAQ
Does the PC need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
Yes. Smart FTP Server is built for same-network transfers over Wi-Fi or hotspot.
Can I upload files from PC back to Android?
Yes, when the user account has write permission and the selected Android folder allows it.
Can I use this with Windows?
Yes. Windows users can connect through an FTP client or browser access on the same network.
Transfer Android files to your PC without USB.
Install Smart FTP Server and move files across your local network.
Get Smart FTP Server