File sharing
The file they need.
The access you intended.
Send a proposal, a photo, or a project handoff directly from your computer. No extra step to upload to cloud storage first.
qURL™ Desktop
Share from your Mac.
On your terms.
Share files and local services through a private link, with access rules you choose.
For Apple Silicon Macs · macOS 12 or later
No account needed to start
Windows and Linux coming soon.
Files and local services stay on your Mac You decide when links expire Recipients open a browser
From your computer to their browser
Choose it. Set the rules.
Send the link.
You do the sharing. qURL handles the access.
- 01
Pick what to share
Drag in a file, or add the address of a web app or service running on your Mac.
- 02
Set the terms
Choose how long the link works and whether it can be reused.
- 03
Share the link
Copy the qURL into a message or email. Your recipient opens it in their browser, with no app to install.
Keep your Mac awake, online, and Sharing on while people access your files or services.
For the things you actually share
Keep the work local.
Bring people in.
The file they need.
Local services
“Can you take a look?”
Now they can.
Let someone try a website, app, or dashboard running on your Mac. Share a working preview without putting it on the public internet.
Sharing isn’t all or nothing
An open invitation.
With a closing time.
A qURL carries your access rules. Set them when you share, and stay in control afterward.
Find the plan that fits- Give access an expiry
- Choose how long the link can be opened, from a quick review to a longer collaboration.
- Choose how it can be used
- Make a link one-time use or limit the number and length of access sessions. Add country or network restrictions when you need them.
- Change your mind
- Revoke a link to prevent new access. Turn Sharing off to make all local shares from this Mac unavailable.
Good to know
A few answers
before you share.
Does my Mac need to stay on?
Yes. Files and local services are shared from your Mac, so it needs to stay awake and connected to the internet, with Sharing on. If it sleeps or goes offline, those shares become unavailable.
Do recipients need qURL Desktop?
No. They open your link in a browser, on a computer, phone, or tablet. They don’t need to install the app or create a LayerV account. The access rules on your link still apply.
Does this upload my files to cloud storage?
No. Your files stay on your Mac and are shared directly from there through qURL. Choose a file, set your access rules, and send the link. There’s no separate cloud upload to manage.
Which computers can run the app?
The first release is for Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or later) running macOS 12 Monterey or later. Windows and Linux support are coming soon. Intel Macs are not supported yet. Recipients can already open links on any of these platforms.
Do I need an account or a paid plan?
No account is needed to start, and the app is free to download. Choose “Continue without an account” to share right away with up to 3 active resources, with links that last up to 24 hours. Connect a free LayerV account in the app at any time for higher limits. Usage limits and available policies depend on your plan. Compare plans on our pricing page.
qURL Desktop for Mac
Your computer.
Your work. Your call.
Download for Mac
Apple Silicon · macOS 12 or later
Free download · No account needed to start
Windows and Linux coming soon.