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title: Send files over Bluetooth in Windows – Microsoft Support
description: Share a photo, video, or other kind of file with a friend who has a phone, laptop, or tablet. 1. Make sure the other device you want to share with is paired with your PC, turned on, and ready to…
url: "https://cleversupport.ca/docs/windows-11/send-files-over-bluetooth-in-windows-microsoft-support/"
updated: "2024-06-17"
category: Windows / Windows 11
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# Send files over Bluetooth in Windows – Microsoft Support

Share a photo, video, or other kind of file with a friend who has a phone, laptop, or tablet.

1. Make sure the other device you want to share with is paired with your PC, turned on, and ready to receive files. [Learn how to pair](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/2be7b51f-6ae9-b757-a3b9-95ee40c3e242#WindowsVersion=Windows_11).
2. On your PC, select **Start**, then type **settings**.Select** Settings **> **Bluetooth & devices > Devices**.
3. In Devices settings, select **Send or receive files via Bluetooth**.
4. In Bluetooth File Transfer, select **Send files** > choose the device you want to share to > **Next**.
5. Select **Browse** > the file or files to share > **Open** > **Next** (which sends it) > **Finish**.
6. On the receiving device, have your friend accept the file. See [Receive a file over Bluetooth](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4579812).

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