Your team has Macs, your client uses Windows, the developer runs Linux and the intern has a Chromebook. Every operating system has its own file sharing method but none of them talk to each other. Here is how to share files across all of them.
The Cross-Platform Problem
- AirDrop only works between Apple devices
- Quick Share (Nearby Share) only works between Android/ChromeOS devices
- SMB/Windows file sharing requires network configuration and firewall rules
- Samba on Linux works but requires setup and is not practical for one-time transfers
None of these work when you need to share between different operating systems, especially with people who are not on your local network.
The Universal Solution: Browser-Based Sharing
Every operating system has a web browser. That is the common denominator. Upload your file to easysend.co from any device, share the link, the recipient downloads in their browser. Works on:
- Windows (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
- macOS (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
- Linux (Firefox, Chrome, Chromium)
- ChromeOS (Chrome)
- iOS (Safari, Chrome)
- Android (Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet)
Step-by-Step
- Open easysend.co on any device in any browser
- Drop your file onto the page (or tap to browse on mobile)
- Copy the share link
- Send the link via email, text, chat or any channel
- Recipient opens the link in their browser and downloads
No software to install on any platform. No account on either end. The file transfers at original quality with no format conversion.
Specific Cross-Platform Scenarios
- Mac to Windows - no shared protocols needed
- iPhone to Android - bypass AirDrop limitations
- Phone to computer - any phone, any desktop
- Linux to anything - upload via browser or CLI tool
- Chromebook to anything - full functionality in Chrome browser
For Developers: CLI and API
On Linux and macOS, the CLI tool provides terminal-native sharing: easysend report.pdf. The REST API works from any language on any OS. No platform-specific SDK needed.