Windows-to-phone file transfer option #1: Cloud storage For most people and situations, cloud file storage is generally the best way to access files across multiple devices.

Tired of slow file transfer speeds? Quick Share for Windows no longer needs your Windows PC and Android phone to be on the same network.

Nearby Share transfer doesn’t require you to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to transfer and receive files.

FTP servers allow you to transfer files directly over your home WiFI network. That's right—that means no cables and no cloud.

Google's Nearby Share has been built into Android for a few years now and allows you to locally transfer files over Wi-Fi, with the initial device-pairing happening over Bluetooth.

To make things easier, Google has released the Nearby Share Beta app for Windows, allowing you to seamlessly transfer files between your PC and Android device.

It's easy to send files to and from Apple devices, thanks to AirDrop, which is why Google now has its own wireless file-sharing tool for Android and Windows.

Windows Backup can now transfer files, apps, settings, and even credentials to another PC over a local WiFi network, helping users set up new machines more quickly.

This overlooked feature lets you transfer folders between Android and Windows The Nearby Share tool debuted earlier this year, but many users weren't aware of this ability.