How to Share Files Using QR Codes - Quick & Easy

Need to quickly transfer a file from your phone to a friend's phone right next to you? Fumbling with Bluetooth pairing or typing out long links is slow and clumsy. With Curato, you can share any file using a simple QR code for an instant, hassle-free transfer.

Why Use a QR Code for File Sharing?

QR codes are perfect for in-person sharing. There's no need to exchange contact information, type anything, or install an app. Just point, scan, and download. It's the most direct way to bridge the gap between two physical devices.

How to Generate a QR Code for Your File

The process is incredibly fast. Here’s how you do it:

Step 1: Choose Your File on Your Phone

Open Curato on your mobile browser. On the Send tab, tap the upload area and select the file you want to share. It can be a photo, a PDF, a video, or any other file.

Step 2: Generate the Share Link

Once the file is selected, tap the "Share File" button. For the quickest QR code sharing, you can disable encryption in the "Sharing Options". This allows for a simpler link that's easier to embed in a QR code.

Step 3: Present the QR Code

Curato will instantly display a large QR code on your screen. Just hold up your phone for the other person to scan.

How to Receive a File by Scanning a QR Code

If you are the receiver, the process is even simpler.

Step 1: Open Your Camera App

Open the standard camera app on your phone and point it at the QR code displayed on the sender's screen.

Step 2: Tap the Link

Your camera will automatically detect the QR code and show a notification with the link. Tap it.

Step 3: Download the File

The link will open in your browser, and the download will begin instantly. The file is now on your device.

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Use Cases for QR Code File Sharing

Sharing a photo or contact card at a networking event.
Quickly sending a document to a colleague in a meeting.
Sharing a Wi-Fi password without having to type it.

QR code sharing is the epitome of convenience for modern mobile file transfers. Give it a try on Curato!