Frequently Asked Questions

OSBridge is a cross-platform file sharing application that lets you transfer files between supported devices, including Mac, Windows, Android, and iPhone.

You can use OSBridge to transfer photos, videos, documents, folders, work files, and other supported files between your devices.

OSBridge supports macOS, Windows, Android, and iPhone/iOS.

No. OSBridge does not require you to create an account for local device-to-device file transfers.

OSBridge provides a Free version and a Pro version. View pricing details.

Users can download OSBridge for their supported devices from the Download page.

Install OSBridge on the devices you want to connect, establish a supported connection, select the files, and start the transfer.

Yes. OSBridge supports Mac to Windows file transfer.

Yes. OSBridge supports two-way file transfer, including Windows to Mac transfers.

Yes. OSBridge supports cross-platform file transfer between supported Mac and Android devices.

Yes. OSBridge supports Android to Mac file transfer.

Yes. OSBridge is designed for cross-platform file sharing and supports Android and iPhone/iOS.

Yes. OSBridge supports cross-platform transfers between Windows and iPhone/iOS.

Yes, OSBridge can be used for transferring folders and groups of files where supported by the platform workflow.

Yes. OSBridge can transfer photos, videos, documents, and other supported files.

Yes. OSBridge can be used to transfer large files and groups of files.

Yes. OSBridge supports two-way transfer, so you can transfer files in either direction between supported devices.

Yes. OSBridge supports pause and resume functionality for supported transfers.

OSBridge supports resuming interrupted transfers where supported by the transfer workflow.

Yes. OSBridge supports macOS.

Yes. OSBridge supports Windows.

Yes. OSBridge supports Android devices.

Yes. OSBridge supports iPhone/iOS.

Yes. Cross-platform file sharing is one of the main purposes of OSBridge, such as Mac to Windows, Android to Mac, or iPhone to Windows.

Yes. For a successful transfer, OSBridge must be installed and running on both the sending and receiving devices.

Yes. OSBridge supports wireless file transfer between supported devices.

For supported local transfer methods, OSBridge does not require an internet connection. An active local network connection is required, but it does not need internet access.

You can transfer files using a USB connection or a mobile hotspot if a standard Wi-Fi network is not available, depending on your device.

Yes. OSBridge supports USB file transfer for a direct wired connection.

Transfer performance depends on hardware, connection type, cable, device, file size, operating system, and local network conditions. There is no universal speed advantage.

Wireless is convenient when you do not want to use a cable. USB is useful when you prefer a direct wired connection or when wireless network conditions are poor.

No. OSBridge is designed for direct device-to-device file sharing, so cloud storage is not required for supported transfers.

No. OSBridge transfers your files directly between your devices over your local network or USB connection. They are not uploaded to any external cloud servers.

For supported local transfer methods, OSBridge can transfer files without requiring an internet connection.

No. OSBridge only moves files from the source device to the destination device; it does not retain any copies of the transferred files.

No. OSBridge does not track the contents of the files you transfer.

Data transferred over your local network is protected by your network's security settings, and direct device-to-device connections are kept local.

You can find detailed information on our Privacy Policy page.

OSBridge Pro provides advanced features tailored for power users, such as unlimited transfers, no file size limits, and premium support.

Yes. OSBridge has a Free version.

You can upgrade to Pro directly through our pricing page by selecting a Pro plan and completing the checkout process.

Yes. Your Pro license covers multiple personal devices.

After purchasing, a license key will be sent to your email address. You can enter this key in the OSBridge application to unlock Pro features.

After successful payment, your OSBridge license is generated and your license key is sent to the email address provided during checkout.

Your invoice is available after successful payment where supported, and your payment confirmation is also sent to your email.

The 1 Year plan provides one year of Pro access and does not automatically renew.

No. The Lifetime plan is a one-time payment and does not require recurring payments.

OSBridge purchases are generally non-refundable, except where required by applicable law or the applicable payment provider's policy. Please test the free version before purchasing. Refund Policy

Make sure OSBridge is running on both devices, check that they are using a supported connection method, confirm they can communicate, check firewall/network settings, and restart the connection.

Check that both devices remain connected and verify the connection method. Try the transfer again, use resume functionality if available, or restart OSBridge if the issue continues. Contact Support if needed.

Yes, OSBridge supports resuming interrupted transfers where supported by the transfer workflow.

Use the Resume action available in the transfer interface within the OSBridge app.

Transfer performance may depend on wireless conditions, USB connection, device hardware, file size, number of files, operating system, and network conditions.

Check that both devices are running OSBridge, verify the connection method, confirm local connectivity, restart OSBridge, reconnect the USB connection (if applicable), and check local firewall/network permissions.

You can reach out to our team on the Contact Support page.