How to Share Files from Android to Windows 11
Sharing files from Android to Windows 11 takes just a few clicks when you use the built-in Microsoft Phone Link app. Phone Link connects your phone to your PC so you can drag and drop photos, videos, and documents straight onto your desktop without messy USB cables.
You need version 2.1.6 or later of the Link to Windows app on your phone to get started. Both devices also need to share the same Wi-Fi network for the transfer to work.
Use the Phone Link app on Windows 11 and the “Link to Windows” app on your Android phone. Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, then select files on your phone and choose to link them to your PC.
Share Files from Android to 🪟 Windows 11 PC
To share files from your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC, you can use the Phone Link app. Once your phone and computer are linked, you can pick the files you want to send right from your phone. Then, open the Link to Windows app on your phone and choose to send them over to your PC.
- Select one or more files you want to share on your linked Android phone with your connected Windows 11 PC.
Share button on Android phone for file sharing - Select the Link to Windows app on your mobile device.
Link to Windows app icon for Android file sharing - If you don’t see the Link to Windows app immediately, click More (3 dots) and then click Link to Windows.
- Next, select the Windows 11 PC connected to your mobile device.
More options for Link to Windows app on Android 
Connected Windows 11 PC displayed on Android device - You will get a File received notification from the Phone Link app on your connected Windows 11 PC. You can click on Open or Show in folder to view the file.
Windows 11 PC Phone Link app
All the files you received on your Windows PC from your mobile devices are stored in C:\Users\username\Downloads\Phone Link folder by default. You can change this location if you want.
Summary
Linking your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC with the Phone Link app makes sharing files simple. This connection lets you use phone apps and see your data right on your computer, helping you do more things at once. You’ll also get phone notifications on your PC, so you don’t miss anything important.
- Seamless Integration: Link your Android phone and Windows 11 PC for smooth file sharing.
- Convenience: Access your mobile apps and data directly from your PC, making multitasking easier.
- Notification System: Receive alerts on your PC whenever files are shared successfully.
- Customizable Storage: Files are stored in a default folder at
C:\Users\username\Downloads\Phone Link, which you can change as needed. - Enhanced Experience: Utilize your PC’s larger screen and keyboard for a more efficient workflow.
Sharing files between your Android phone and Windows 11 PC offers benefits like quick access to photos and documents. For example, you can easily transfer pictures from your phone to your computer in under 30 seconds with Bluetooth 5.0.
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