DirectConnect

DirectConnect

Superfast file transfers over USB-C

Connect two computers and they'll show up in Finder or Explorer, just like a USB drive. No network sharing configuration. No external drives.

For Mac, Windows and Linux, in either direction.

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Needs Thunderbolt or USB4 on both computers

Minimum requirements
  • macOS 26 or later, or Windows 11.
  • Linux: Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 40 or another distribution of the same age or newer, on x86-64.
  • Thunderbolt 3 or newer, or USB4 ports on both computers. If there’s a lightning bolt icon next to the port, you should be good to go.
  • A Thunderbolt or USB4 cable is recommended. A USB-C data cable will work as well, but at up to 10 Gb/s.
  • DirectConnect installed on both computers.
  • After the trial, at least one computer needs a licence.

Get started with a 14-day trial and experience fast, hassle-free file transfers between your computers.

File Explorer on a Windows PC, with MacBook Air (Z:) listed under This PC and its folders open.Finder on a Mac, with Studio PC listed under Locations and its folders open.
Shown at real speed: a 5 GB Finder copy from a Mac to a Windows PC. Fast copy reaches up to 21 Gb/s. Test results

Connect, Browse, Copy.

No network sharing settings, no internet, the fastest way to transfer files.

  1. DirectConnect showing MacBook Air, connected.DirectConnect showing Studio PC, connected.

    Connect

    Download the app, plug in the cable, and the computers will see each other.

  2. Finder sidebar with Studio PC under Locations.File Explorer sidebar with MacBook Air (Z:) under This PC.

    Browse

    It opens in Finder or File Explorer, like a USB drive.

  3. Finder copying folders to Studio PC, with the progress bar part way.

    Copy

    Drag files across, in either direction.

Try it for yourself.

Get started with a 14-day trial and experience fast, hassle-free file transfers between your computers.

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