How file transfer works
CursorHop extends the drag-and-drop paradigm across computers. When you drag a file toward the screen edge, CursorHop detects the drag operation and initiates a peer-to-peer transfer to the target computer. The file is sent directly over your local network — it never leaves your LAN.
On the receiving side, the file appears on the desktop or in the active folder, depending on where you drop it. Transfer speeds depend on your network — a gigabit Ethernet connection can push files at over 100 MB/s.
Drag and drop between computers
The interaction is identical to moving a file between folders on the same machine. Pick up the file, drag it to the edge of your screen, and it continues onto the other computer's display. Release it wherever you want. CursorHop handles the transfer in the background — you see the file appear within seconds for most common file sizes.
Any file type
CursorHop transfers the raw file data without inspecting or modifying it. Documents, images, videos, archives, executables, project folders (zipped) — anything your file system can hold, CursorHop can transfer. There is no file size limit imposed by the software; the only constraint is available disk space on the receiving machine.
No USB drives or cloud services needed
Before CursorHop, transferring a file between two computers sitting on the same desk meant either plugging in a USB drive, emailing the file to yourself, or uploading to a cloud service and downloading on the other side. All of these are slow and awkward for local transfers. CursorHop sends files directly between machines — the shortest possible path.
Encrypted on Pro and Max
On Pro and Max plans, file transfers are encrypted with Noise protocol before leaving the source machine. This matters if you are on a shared office or university network where other devices could theoretically intercept traffic. The encryption is automatic — no setup required.
Transfer progress
For larger files, CursorHop shows a small progress indicator near the system tray on both the sending and receiving computers. You can see the transfer speed, estimated time remaining, and cancel if needed.
File transfer availability
File transfer is available on all plans, including the free trial. The free trial includes full Pro features with file transfer for up to 2 computers. Pro Plus supports up to 5 computers, while Max supports up to 10 computers with the same seamless drag-and-drop experience.