Choose the file in Sendaway on the Mac or Windows computer, create its pickup code, then enter that code on the other computer and download the file. Use Cloud for later collection or different locations; use Local Transfer for a live browser-to-browser handoff.
Move a file between Mac and PC
1
Select the file
Open Sendaway on the sending device and select the file or prepared bundle.
2
Create the pickup code
Choose the appropriate mode and wait for the transfer to be ready.
3
Receive and save
Open Sendaway on the other device, enter the code, and save the result.
Prepare documents and project folders for the other computer
A shared file format is as important as the transfer method. Export a document to a format the recipient can open, or send its native project file when both computers have the relevant application. Sending an application bundle does not make a Mac program run on Windows.
For a directory with subfolders, create a ZIP and send the archive as one file. This keeps the hierarchy together instead of relying on a multi-file picker to reconstruct it. After retrieval, extract the ZIP and check that the expected project files are present before removing the source copy.
A network share can be useful for a recurring home or office workflow where the machines can reach each other and permissions are maintained. Apple documents SMB sharing for Windows access. That setup is different from a temporary code-based delivery.
Use a browser handoff when you only need to move a file once, do not administer the other computer, or need collection from another location. Use an external disk when an offline copy is more practical. Respect workplace sharing policies rather than trying to route around network restrictions.
The recipient opens Sendaway in a browser and uses the transfer code.
Pick a suitable size allowance
Check the complete selected size against the free or paid transfer limit before starting.
Temporary by design
Cloud pickup expires within 24 hours. Local Transfer requires a live connection between both browsers.
Which transfer method fits this job?
Method
Best for
What to know
Sendaway
One-off handoffs
Temporary code and size allowance
SMB share
Repeated network access
Permissions and network setup required
Cloud drive
Ongoing collaboration
Accounts, sync and retained storage
External disk
Offline large copies
Compatible disk format and physical access
Common problems and what to try
The file opens differently on PC
Check application compatibility; transfer does not convert native formats.
Subfolders are missing
Prepare and transfer an archive when hierarchy matters.
A managed network blocks the connection
Ask the administrator which sharing methods are permitted.
Limits and availability: Free Cloud transfers support up to 500 MB, with 3 free sends per day shared across Cloud and Local. Free Local supports up to 1 GB. Paid Cloud options support up to 10 GB or 50 GB. Cloud transfers expire within 24 hours; collect before expiry and check the saved file before deleting your own copy.
Questions before you transfer
Can Windows send back to Mac?
Yes. Either computer can create the transfer.
Do I need to enable SMB for Sendaway?
No. Browser transfers do not require a shared network folder.
Is this a backup or sync system?
No. Temporary handoffs do not maintain a continuously updated copy.