Move files with a USB cable It's pretty straightforward to transfer files from an Android phone to a Windows PC and vice versa using a USB cable.

SHAREit is an app that uses wifi direct to transfer files between Android devices and desktops/laptops. Install SHAREit on your Android and computer to quickly send files both ways.

Android File Transfer is a free and official application developed by Google that allows you to transfer files between a Mac computer and an Android device. You can send photos, music, and documents.

A USB connection links your Android phone to a computer to transfer files without an internet connection. You'll choose which files to move to avoid transferring things you don't want.

If you're trying to move files between your Android phone and a Mac, here are two ways (one wired, another wireless) to quickly do so.