Send Anywhere

There are quite a number of applications focused on transferring data between devices, and Send Anywhere is one of the better known of them, with a few things worth pointing out. Send Anywhere is a file-sharing service that works with practically any file format or type you may want to transfer, and it sends files in their original form without altering them. There are two main ways of sharing a file: a one-time 6-digit key that the recipient enters on the other device within 10 minutes to start the download, or a share link that stays valid for 48 hours and can be opened on any device. Files can also be sent by email if that suits you better.

Speaking of email, Send Anywhere is also available as an add-on for Microsoft Outlook, so large files can be attached as download links directly in the mail window, without any additional work. Besides the Windows desktop app, the service runs on macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, in the web browser and as a Chrome extension, so files can move freely between all these platforms. Transfers with the 6-digit key can run directly between the two devices, and no registration is needed for basic use.

Send Anywhere moves files of any type between computers and phones with a one-time 6-digit key, without needing an account.

Features:

• 2 ways of sharing: a 6-digit key or a share link
• Direct device-to-device transfers with the 6-digit key
• Add-on for Microsoft Outlook to send large attachments as links
• Share links valid for 48 hours, up to 10 GB for free users
• Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
• No account needed for basic transfers

There really isn't much more to say about programs like Send Anywhere. They are used at home and in various workplaces for one task - moving files between devices - and don't offer much beyond that. Still, Send Anywhere does this job well and is easy to understand even for people who rarely use computers or phones. The basic service is free, while paid subscriptions raise the size and expiry limits of shared links. The Windows desktop app both sends files and receives them by key or link.