Quick Share

Between Galaxy devices or not,
Near or far, even with sensitive data,
Quick Share makes file sharing fast and easy.


Share files with your friends quickly, safely and easily with Quick Share. Just a few taps, and you're sending photos, videos, documents and more.
You can even share files between compatible Galaxy devices and PCs from other select manufacturers.1, 2

Displayed are photos of three individuals. Once a chosen photo for sharing is selected, the Share button is activated, followed by the Quick Share function. The Quick Share user interface is visible, featuring the selected image in transit to Hannah, Tyler, Ava's Z Flip 5, and David within the Share to devices nearby section. There is also a Share to contacts segment with the text Share files with contacts even if they're not nearby. Then the originally chosen photo is being transmitted to the selected devices. A smartphone is shown, displaying the pathway when using Quick Share, with the distinctive purple Quick Share logo also in view.

Why you should use Quick Share


Quick Share makes file sharing easy and fast with nearby devices. It works with a wide range of devices — compatible Samsung phones and tablets, and PCs from both Samsung and other select manufacturers.2 Some non-Samsung mobile devices can receive files through QR codes and text messages. With Private sharing option, it allows for the safe sharing of sensitive or private information, giving you some peace of mind.

Share to nearby devices
with just a few taps

You can quickly share photos, videos, documents and other files — of any number and size.
If your friends are using iOS or non-Galaxy Android devices, you can still share with them through a QR code.3

Share instantly with
friends, even from
a distance

Distance isn't a problem. Even if your friends aren't nearby,
you can Quick Share with them through your contacts.
Likewise, if your friends use iOS or non-Galaxy Android devices,
you can still share with them through contacts.3

*This feature is not supported on PCs from Samsung and other manufacturers.

*This feature is not supported on PCs from Samsung and other manufacturers.

Share important files with
some peace of mind

Keep important files secure, even after you’ve shared them.
With Private sharing, you can set an expiration time and date on files. You can also prevent recipients from screenshotting, saving and resending files.4

*Private Sharing feature available only between compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. 4

*Private Sharing feature available only between compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. 4

Seamless sharing even
with PCs from other
select manufacturers

Got a Windows PC that isn’t a Galaxy Book? Quick Share now works on a wider range of PCs — so just download the app from Microsoft store, and you can start sharing with Galaxy devices or PCs from other manufacturers.

*Please check the supported Windows PC specifications below.2

*Please check the supported Windows PC specifications below.2

How to use Quick Share

Step 1

Select files to share and launch Quick Share

Select the files you want to share and tap the share icon.
Then tap the Quick Share icon.

Step 2

Share files with nearby devices

Select “Share to devices nearby” to show a list of nearby devices.
Tap for one or several at once, and file sharing will automatically start.

*Make sure the nearby devices have their screens turned on, and that they have Quick Share turned on in the Quick Panel (with “Contacts only” or “Anyone nearby” selected).1

Step 3

Or share files using a QR code

Even if the nearby devices aren't from Samsung, you can still share files through a QR code.
Just tap the QR code icon and ask your friends to scan the code that shows up on your device.3

Step 4

Files are sent to the recipient

The recipient will get a pop-up asking to accept the shared files.
Tapping "Accept" on the pop-up will start the file transfer process.

Step 1

Select files to share and launch Quick Share

Select the files you want to share and tap the share icon.
Then tap the Quick Share icon.

Step 2

Choose who to share with and start sharing

Choose a contact you want to share with in the “Share to contacts” menu.3

Step 3

Files are sent to the recipient

The recipient will get a notification asking to accept the shared files.
Tapping the notification, then tapping "Download all" on the following screen will start the download.

*Requires a Samsung account and Internet connection. If the recipients do not have a Samsung account, they will receive a text message with a link to download the files.

Step 1

Share files through Private sharing

Use Private sharing to ensure that the shared files are shown only on the recipient’s device and accessible only within the expiration date.
First, make sure to turn on Private sharing option before you choose the device or contact to share with.4

Step 2

Set the expiration date

The default expiration is set for 2 days, after which the recipient cannot open the shared file.
You can set the expiration date to a maximum of 7 days.

How to use Quick Share on PCs

With Quick Share on your PC, you can easily send or receive images, videos and documents with nearby Galaxy devices and PCs from any manufacturer with Quick Share installed.1

*Quick Share is pre-installed on the Galaxy Book2 and later Galaxy book series models.2
First, the Quick Share user interface is showcased on a Galaxy Book Pro. First, the Quick Share user interface is showcased on a Galaxy Book Pro.

Quick Share is now available for PCs from other select manufacturers.2
Download Quick Share from the Microsoft Store, and you'll be able to start an incredible file sharing experience right away.

Next, a view of the Microsoft Store is presented, resembling its appearance on any PC screen, irrespective of the manufacturer. Within the Microsoft Store, various applications are available for download, including SmartThings, Quick Share, Samsung Flow, Samsung Notes, Samsung Account, and Samsung Gallery. The cursor is poised above the Quick Share option. Next, a view of the Microsoft Store is presented, resembling its appearance on any PC screen, irrespective of the manufacturer. Within the Microsoft Store, various applications are available for download, including SmartThings, Quick Share, Samsung Flow, Samsung Notes, Samsung Account, and Samsung Gallery. The cursor is poised above the Quick Share option.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which devices support Quick Share?

    See Quick Share support requirements below.

    [Smartphone/Tablet]
    • Galaxy device with Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later & One UI 2.1 or later


    [PC]
    Supported specifications
    • OS: Windows 10 2004 or later
    • Bluetooth Driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher
    • Wi-Fi Driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher

    Supported devices
    • Samsung Galaxy Book (including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 or later)
    • Windows PC from other manufacturers with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers

    • Please keep the Windows OS and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers updated to the latest version for smooth performance.
    • Depending on the manufacturer and model, there may be restrictions on some or all of the functions of this service.

  • For mobile devices and tablets, only Galaxy products are currently supported. For PCs, both Galaxy products and Windows PCs from other brands are supported. For more detailed support requirements, please refer to the Quick Share supported devices section.

  • In order to receive files from other nearby devices, your device’s screen must be turned on, and the "Who can share with you" settings in Quick Share must be set to either “Contacts only” or “Anyone nearby.” However, devices logged into the same Samsung account can receive files from each other at any time, regardless of the "Who can share with you" settings.

  • The options for "Who can share with you" are as follows.

    • No one: No one can share with you.
    • Contacts only: Only users saved in your Contacts with Samsung accounts can share with you.
    • Anyone nearby: Anyone nearby can share with you.

    *Devices logged into the same Samsung account can always share with each other regardless of settings.

  • Share to devices nearby
    - Files can be shared without using mobile data.

    Share using QR code/Share to Contacts
    - Mobile data usage is required. It is highly recommended to share large files through a Wi-Fi connection.

  • For file sharing with nearby devices, there is no limitation on the number and size of files that can be shared.
    For file sharing with QR codes and contacts, a maximum of 1,000 files can be transferred at a time. There is a size limitation of 3GB per file and 5GB per day that can be transferred.
    With Private sharing, you can transfer up to 20 files and 200MB of data at a time.

  • For file sharing with nearby devices, there is no restriction on the file type that can be shared.
    A variety of images, videos, audios, documents, APKs, URLs, and other types of files can all be freely transferred.

    For file sharing with QR codes and contacts, certain types of files are not supported:
    Executables: .exe, .com, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, .reg, .msi.

    With Private sharing, the following types of files can be transferred:
    • Images: "jpeg", "jpg", "png", "gif", "bmp", "webp", "heic", "dng"
    • Videos: "webm", "mp4", "3gp", "3g2", "mkv"
    • Audio: “mp3”, “wav”, “ogg”, “m4a”
    • Document: “txt”, “pdf”

  • To use Private sharing, tap the “More options” menu at the top of the Quick Share screen and select “Turn on Private sharing.”
    Private sharing prevents others from screenshotting, saving or resending shared files.
    You can also set an expiration time and date on the files to prevent the recipient’s access after the designated time.
    It is recommended to use the Private sharing option to share sensitive files containing personal information or confidential files meant for a select person.
    *The Private sharing option is available on Galaxy phones, Tabs and Books.

  • You can share up to 20 files and 200MB of data at a time through Private sharing.

  • The following types of files can be shared through Private sharing.

    • Images: "jpeg", "jpg", "png", "gif", "bmp", "webp", "heic", "dng"
    • Videos: "webm", "mp4", "3gp", "3g2", "mkv"
    • Audio: “mp3”, “wav”, “ogg”, “m4a”
    • Document: “txt”, “pdf”

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  1. Available on devices with One UI 2.1 or above and Android OS 10 (Q OS) version or higher installed. Supported PCs include Galaxy Books, including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 or later, and Windows PCs from other manufacturers with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers (OS: Windows 10 2004 version or higher, Bluetooth driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher, Wi-Fi driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher). Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection are required for Quick Share. The number of devices Quick Share can share to at the same time may vary depending on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speed may vary depending on device, network condition and user environment.

  2. [Smartphone/Tablet]
    • Galaxy device with Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later One UI 2.1 or later
    [PC]
    Supported Specifications
    • OS: Windows 10 2004 (build number 19041) or higher
    • Bluetooth driver: Intel version 22.50.02 or higher
    • Wi-Fi driver: Intel version 22.50.07 or higher
    Supported Devices
    • Samsung Galaxy Books (including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 and later)
    • Windows PCs from other manufacturers with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi chipset
    • Please keep the Windows OS and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi drivers updated to the latest version for smooth performance.
    • Depending on the manufacturer and model, there may be restrictions on some or all of the functions of this feature.

  3. For file sharing with QR codes and contacts, a maximum of 1,000 files can be transferred at a time. There is a size limitation of 3GB per file and 5GB per day that can be transferred. The link will expire after two days. Sender's device requires a Samsung account, and both sender and receiver devices require Internet connection.

    Certain types of files are not supported:
    • Executables (.exe, .com, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, .reg, .msi)

  4. Private sharing is only supported between Galaxy devices and a maximum of 20 files and 200MB can be transferred at a time.

    Shareable types of files:
    • Images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .webp, .heic, .dng)
    • Videos (.webm, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .mkv)
    • Audios (.mp3, .wav, .ogg, .m4a)
    • Documents (.txt, .pdf)