Peer-to-peer file transfer, right in your browser.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) transfer means your file travels straight from one device to the other, with no server in the middle. Volo does this entirely in the browser — no app to install — and is engineered for large files and for devices that aren't on the same network.
Free forever · No sign-up · Files never touch a server
What peer-to-peer transfer means
In a P2P transfer the two devices connect directly and the file streams between them over an encrypted WebRTC channel. A small signaling step only helps the devices find each other, then steps out — it never sees your file. Nothing is uploaded to or stored on a server.
Built for large files and across networks
Volo streams each slice of the file straight to disk on the receiving device, so the whole file never has to fit in memory. That's what lets it target very large files (~40GB) that overwhelm tools which buffer the entire transfer.
It also aims to connect devices on different networks, not just the same Wi-Fi — so it still works when the two devices aren't on the same router.
What you need
- Any modern browser on each device — no app or extension.
- Both devices open at the same time for the transfer.
- Enough free disk space on the receiving device for large files.
The honest limits
Both devices need to be open at the same time — Volo is a live direct link, not a server that holds your file for later. Keep the tab open until it finishes; it works best on the same Wi-Fi and connects across different networks most of the time.
Volo vs same-network share tools, side by side
| Feature | Volo | same-network share tools |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in the browser | Yes — no app or install | Often yes |
| Across different networks | Yes — connects across networks most of the time | Usually same Wi-Fi only |
| Very large files (~40GB) | Built for it — streams straight to disk | Often best for smaller, quick shares |
| Account / install | None | Varies |
| Privacy model | Encrypted P2P, no server copy | Varies |
| Price | Free | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
- What is peer-to-peer file transfer?
- It's when a file travels directly between two devices instead of being uploaded to a server. Volo does this over an encrypted WebRTC connection in the browser, so nothing is stored in the cloud.
- Do I need to install anything for P2P transfer?
- No. Volo runs entirely in the browser on both devices — there's nothing to install and no account to create.
- Does it work if the two devices aren't on the same Wi-Fi?
- Yes, most of the time. Volo connects across different networks, whereas many local-share tools need both devices on the same Wi-Fi.
- Can peer-to-peer handle very large files?
- Yes. Volo streams the file straight to disk rather than holding it in memory, so it's built for very large files on the order of tens of gigabytes (~40GB).
Try peer-to-peer in your browser
Create a room, open the link on the other device, and send a file directly — across networks, free.