WiFi File Transfer for Android
AnExplorer's offline WiFi sharing lets you move files between Android devices on the same network — at full WiFi speed, with no internet connection, no cloud, and no data charges.
How Offline WiFi Share Works
Both devices must be on the same WiFi network (or one creates a hotspot). No internet is consumed — data travels directly over your local network.
- Open AnExplorer on both devices.
- On the sending device: select files or folders → tap Share via WiFi.
- A QR code appears on screen.
- On the receiving device: tap Receive in AnExplorer → point camera at the QR code → connection established instantly.
- Files transfer at full WiFi speed — typically 20–80 MB/s on WiFi 5/6.
What You Can Transfer
- Photos, videos, audio files — any size
- APK, APKM, APKS, XAPK installer files
- Documents, PDFs, archives (ZIP, RAR, 7z)
- Entire folder structures (sub-folders preserved)
- WhatsApp media, voice notes, backups
- Game data, OBB files
Transfer to PC or Mac Without a Cable
Use Warp Share to send files to a Windows PC via Nearby Sharing, or to a MacBook via AirDrop — without touching a USB cable. The recipient gets the files in their standard Downloads/AirDrop folder.
Transfer Speeds vs Alternatives
| Method | Typical Speed | Internet Required |
|---|---|---|
| AnExplorer WiFi Share | 20–80 MB/s | ❌ |
| Bluetooth | 0.3–3 MB/s | ❌ |
| WhatsApp file send | 1–5 MB/s | ✅ compresses media |
| USB cable | 30–120 MB/s | ❌ needs cable |
| Google Drive → download | 2–20 MB/s | ✅ eats data |
Full Folder Transfer
Select an entire folder — AnExplorer transfers the folder tree recursively, recreating the directory structure on the receiving device exactly.
No File Size Limit
Unlike WhatsApp (which caps at 2 GB and compresses photos) or Bluetooth (impractical over 100 MB), AnExplorer has no file size limit. Transfer 10 GB in one session.
Related Features
Combine with Device Connect to push files to a PC browser wirelessly, or use Network Storage to bridge Android with a NAS on the same network.