How to Transfer Files from Laptop to Pendrive/Flash Drive

For most computer users, transferring files from laptop to pendrive or flash drive is a basic task. Whether you are backing up important documents or sharing files with others, it is crucial to know how to move data between devices efficiently.

This guide will walk you through several ways to transfer files from laptop to Pendrive or USB flash drive on Windows 11/10.

How to Transfer Files from Laptop to Pendrive on Windows 11/10

Here are three easy ways to transfer files, whether using professional software or manual methods:

• Way 1. Using Data Transfer Tool: AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional supports fast batch file transfer
• Way 2. Transfer Files to Flash Drive Manually: When the number of files is small, you can copy and paste, drag and drop.
• Way 3. Transfer Files from Laptop with Windows Built-in Feature: Windows provides the "Send" function, which performs file transfers one by one and is slow

You can choose the appropriate solution according to your needs. Continue reading to see the step-by-step instructions for each solution.

Method 1. Transfer files via professional movers

One of the easiest and most effective methods is to use a professional file transfer tool such as AOMEI Partition Assistant. Its App Mover feature allows you to easily transfer large files, applications, and folders between different storage devices, including USB drives and flash drives. In addition, with hard drive clone, you can move your entire data from one hard drive/partition to another.

This method is ideal for seamlessly transferring large amounts of data or applications while ensuring that no files are lost or damaged in the process. Here are the steps to use AOMEI Partition Assistant's App Mover:

Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant on your laptop. And connect your USB drive/flash drive to your laptop via the USB port.

Step 2. Click "Free Up" in the top toolbar and select "App Mover".

Step 3. In the App Mover window, select the disk where the files you want to transfer are located and click "Next".

Step 4. Tick the files you want to transfer and select the destination drive. Then click "Move".

Step 4. Click "OK" to confirm the prompt and the program will start. When finished, click "Finish".

Method 2. Manually transfer files to a flash drive

For smaller file transfers, you can manually copy and paste files from your laptop to a USB drive. Here's how:

Step 1. Open File Explorer on your laptop and find the files you want to transfer.

Step 2. Select the files or folders you want to move. Right-click and select Copy.

Step 3. Navigate to your USB drive in File Explorer, right-click, and select Paste.

Alternatively, you can use drag-and-drop files on Windows. Wait for the files to transfer, which may take a few seconds or minutes, depending on the file size. This method is simple, does not require additional software, and is suitable for basic file transfers.

Method 3. Use Windows built-in tools to transfer files from a laptop

Windows 11 and Windows 10 also provide an option for transferring files to external storage devices: the Send To option. This feature allows you to send files to Bluetooth, Mail, external drives, and more.

Step 1: Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to the location you need to copy

Step 2: Use the mouse to drag to select multiple files, or hold down the Shift key and left-click to select a single file

Step 3: Right-click the selected files, select "Send to", and then select the USB drive. The files will be automatically copied to the root directory of the USB drive.

Conclusion

Transferring files from a laptop to a pendrive or flash drive is a simple task once you know the right way. Whether you are looking for a professional solution using AOMEI Partition Assistant, a manual transfer method, or using Windows' built-in tools, each method has its advantages depending on your needs. For users with a large amount of data, the App Mover feature is highly recommended for a fast and reliable transfer process.

FAQs on How to Transfer Files from Laptop to USB Drive/Flash Drive

1. How to transfer files from laptop to USB?

Connect the USB drive to the laptop, open File Explorer, and manually copy and paste the desired files into the USB drive.

2. How to copy and paste from laptop to USB drive?

Select the files you want to transfer, right-click to select Copy , navigate to the USB drive in File Explorer, right-click again, and select Paste.

3. How do I transfer files from a Mac to a flash drive?

Insert the flash drive into a USB port, open Finder, and then drag and drop the files you want to transfer into the flash drive folder that appears in Finder.