Clipboard FAQ
Your devices are on the same desk. Why so many steps to share?
You only want to reuse a line of text or move a file to the next device. DeskJoin Clipboard starts with a simple question: how few steps should it take?
Why is moving something to the device beside me still a chore?
You find a useful link on one device, but need it on another. A screenshot belongs in a document open on your computer. A file is ready on your desktop, but you need it on your phone. Even on the same local network, each device has its own clipboard and storage. Getting that small piece of work across often means opening another app and interrupting what you were doing.
Can't I just send myself a message or email?
Yes. You can paste text into a message or attach a file, send it, open the conversation or inbox on the other device, then copy or download it. This is useful when you want a message history or are sending something to someone else. For something you need right now on the device beside you, those extra steps can become repetitive.
What about a cloud folder, shared folder, or USB drive?
Each can do the job. A cloud folder gives files a shared home, but you still need to put the file there, wait for it to become available, and find it on the other device. A network share can keep transfers local, but may require setting up access and navigating to the shared location. A USB drive lets you carry files between computers, with the extra steps of copying, ejecting, reconnecting, and copying again. These approaches can be valuable for shared storage or moving a collection of files; they can feel like a detour for a quick handoff.
Don't built-in sharing tools already solve this?
They may already suit your devices and workflow. Depending on the tool, sharing can involve choosing a recipient, accepting a transfer, or meeting platform and account requirements. The question is whether the method feels easy when your desk includes Windows, macOS, iPhone, or iPad devices.
What does DeskJoin Clipboard aim to make simpler?
The goal is to make nearby devices feel like one workspace. DeskJoin Clipboard shares text, images, and files over the same local network. Windows and macOS are free. The iPhone and iPad app is free to download with five clipboard transfers per day; a one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited transfers.
How does that work for text, images, and files?
Between Windows and Mac, copied text and images update the connected computer's clipboard, ready to paste into an app. Files and folders can be pasted directly into Windows Explorer or macOS Finder. On iPhone and iPad, use Set Clipboard to send the current clipboard or Get Clipboard to receive it; files can be shared through DeskJoin and saved in the Files app.
Does being on the same Wi-Fi mean it works without setup?
You still need to run DeskJoin Clipboard on each device and connect them. The current Windows and iOS versions require IPv6 and permission to communicate on the local network. Some networks isolate devices from each other, so sharing the same Wi-Fi name alone does not guarantee that they can connect.
Is clipboard and file data encrypted during transfer?
Yes. DeskJoin Clipboard uses TLS 1.2 to encrypt clipboard and file data in transit between connected devices on your local network.
How many devices can be connected at once?
DeskJoin Clipboard supports a connected workspace containing up to four devices.
Is DeskJoin Clipboard available for iPhone and iPad?
Yes. DeskJoin Clipboard is available on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS 17 or later. It can share clipboard text, images, and files with Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices.
Is DeskJoin Clipboard free?
The Windows and macOS versions are free. The iPhone and iPad app is free to download with five clipboard transfers per day. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited transfers.
When is Clipboard the right fit?
It is designed for frequent, small handoffs between nearby devices: reusing a link, moving a screenshot, or transferring a file where you need it. Other methods remain useful when you want long-term shared storage, a backup, a message history, or delivery to someone far away. Transfers are encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2. Use devices you recognize on a trusted local network, and disconnect when you want to stop sharing.