What is the Text & Link Sharer?
The Text & Link Sharer (also known as Local Send) is a utility for quickly and privately transferring text, notes, or links between two devices on the same local network. It works by converting the input text into a QR code, which can then be scanned by another device (like a phone scanning a computer screen) to receive the text instantly.
History of this Feature
The need to move a piece of text from a computer to a phone (or vice versa) is a common, everyday problem. People often resort to emailing themselves, using a messaging app, or saving to a cloud service, all of which involve extra steps and sending data over the internet. This tool was created to provide a faster, more direct solution. It leverages the ubiquity of QR codes and cameras on modern devices to create a seamless, peer-to-peer-like experience without requiring any login or data transfer over the public internet.
Who Commonly Uses This Feature?
This tool is used by anyone who needs to quickly get a link, a piece of code, an address, or any snippet of text from one device to another. It's especially popular with developers, writers, and anyone who works across multiple devices and values speed and privacy.
How to Use the Text & Link Sharer
This tool provides a fast, private way to move text, notes, and links between your devices (like from your computer to your phone) without needing to email or message yourself.
- Enter Your Text: On the device you want to send from, type or paste any text or link into the "Your Text" box.
- Generate QR Code: A QR code will be automatically generated on the right.
- Scan with Another Device: On the device you want to receive the text on, open the "QR/Barcode Scanner" tool from the Cutterfy menu.
- Receive the Text: Use the receiving device's camera to scan the QR code on the sending device's screen. The text will instantly appear on the receiving device, ready to be copied or used.