What Swappace is
Swappace moves files between devices over a QR-paired connection. One device opens a QR code, another scans it, and files pass directly between them and expire on their own. There is no account to create, no app to install, and nothing left stored once a transfer is done.
Start a transferWhy it helps
It is built for the handoff, not for storage — moving a file from one place to another, then getting out of the way.
Between your own devices
Get photos off your phone onto your laptop, or a downloaded file from your laptop onto your phone, without a cable or a cloud app.
Handing off to someone nearby
Send a file to someone in the same room without asking for their email, a phone number, or which chat app they use.
When you don't want a copy left behind
Guest transfers are not a place to store anything. Once the file is downloaded, it is gone — no account, no history, nothing to clean up later.
How it works
One device opens Swappace and shows a QR code. A second device scans it and the two are paired. Files picked on either side upload straight to storage, and the other device sees them appear within a couple of seconds — no refresh, no code to type in.
See the full walkthrough on the home page →What happens to your files
- Every file is scoped to the session that created it — there is no shared or public storage to browse.
- Downloads go through a signed, time-limited link rather than a permanent URL.
- A file is deleted shortly after it is successfully downloaded.
- A file that is never downloaded is cleared out automatically, so nothing lingers indefinitely.
Common questions
Do I need an account to send files with Swappace?+
No. Scan the QR code and send — no signup, no login. An account is entirely optional and does not change how a guest transfer works; it only adds Workspace, below.
Is Swappace free?+
Yes. There are no paid plans. Guest transfer is free with no limits beyond the per-transfer file count and size below.
How many files can I send, and how large can a transfer be?+
Up to 10 files and 10 GB per transfer. Start a new transfer with a fresh QR code if you need to send more.
What happens to a file after it is downloaded?+
It is deleted from storage shortly after a successful download. Nothing about a guest transfer is kept once both sides are done with it.
What if nobody downloads a file?+
Files that are never downloaded are cleared out automatically after a short waiting period, so nothing is left sitting in storage indefinitely.
What happens after a QR code is used or expires?+
The session it points to closes. Generate a new QR code from the home page any time you want to start another transfer.
Can I send between any two kinds of devices?+
Yes. Swappace works between any two devices with a browser and, on the scanning side, a camera — phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop, in either direction.
Can someone else see or access my files?+
No. Each file is scoped to the session that created it and is served through a signed, time-limited link — there is no public listing or shared storage.
What does signing up actually get me?+
Workspace. Sign in on your own devices once, and they recognize each other — sending between them skips the QR code entirely. It does not add persistent file storage; transfers still expire the same way whether you are signed in or not.