About
What is ShareText?
A free browser tool for moving text, photos, videos, and files between any two devices. No app. No account. Temporary by design.
The short version: Open sharetexts.online on both devices. Connect with a pairing code. Send anything. When you're done, the connection closes.
What ShareText Does
Transfers between devices — text, links, photos, videos, audio, documents, and any file type your browser can select.
Works across platforms — iPhone to Windows, Android to Mac, any combination. No ecosystem lock-in.
Encrypted end-to-end — data moves between devices using WebRTC encryption. The server never sees your files or messages.
Temporary by design — rooms close automatically. No accounts, no history, no permanent storage.
How It Works
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Open on both devices
Visit sharetexts.online in any browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge.
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Connect with a code
One device shows a 6-digit pairing code. The other enters it. Or scan the QR code.
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Send anything
Type text, paste a link, or attach a file. It transfers directly between devices.
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Done
The other device receives it. Close the tab when finished. Nothing is stored.
What You Can Transfer
| Type | Examples | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Notes, code, URLs, error messages | Supported |
| Photos | PNG, JPG, WEBP, HEIC | Supported |
| Videos | MP4, MOV, WebM | Supported |
| Audio | MP3, WAV, AAC | Supported |
| Documents | PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV | Supported |
| Any file | ZIP, RAR, or any file your browser can select | Supported |
Supported Devices
Any two devices with a modern browser and an internet connection:
| Platform | Browsers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone / iPad | Safari 15+, Chrome | Tested |
| Android | Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet | Tested |
| Windows | Chrome, Edge, Firefox | Tested |
| macOS | Safari, Chrome, Firefox | Tested |
| Linux | Chrome, Firefox | Tested |
Privacy Model
Encryption — DTLS via WebRTC. All data between devices is encrypted.
Storage — No files, messages, or accounts stored on any server.
Identity — No sign-up, no login, no personal information required.
Technical Architecture
Three layers make ShareText work:
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Frontend
React single-page application served as static files. Handles the UI, pairing, and WebRTC connection.
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Signaling server
Coordinates the initial handshake between devices. Does not see file contents.
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Peer connection
WebRTC DataChannel between browsers. Files move directly. Encrypted end-to-end.