How to Transfer Files to Steam Deck: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you excited about using your new Steam Deck and need to transfer files from your PC to the console? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Transferring files between your PC and Steam Deck can be a straightforward process. In this article, we will guide you on the steps to transfer files using the Steam Deck companion application on your PC. Whether you’re transferring music, photos, or large files, we’ve got you covered.
The Methods for Transferring Files to Steam Deck
You can transfer files to Steam Deck using the Steam Cloud, WIFITransfer mode, or Web Browsers. The latter option is only useful when your Steam Deck and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Steam Cloud allows you to access files synced to your Steam cloud.
- WIFITransfer requires setting up your Steam Deck in pairing mode and having Steam Running on your PC in administrator mode.
- Web Browsers connect both devices to the same network and transfer files by creating a hotspot (limited connection).
Preparing for Transfer
Before initiating the file transfer process:
• Make sure your PC has Steam installed and logged in to ensure Steam recognizes your Steam Deck companion app.
• Set pairing mode on Steam Deck by restarting your device and pressing and holding the Steam logo and Volume- button simultaneously until it detects and connects to the paired Steam account.
• Allow both devices to pair under Settings > Preferences > Settings > Controller / Bindings on the PC version of Steam. Accept any prompts on both the Steam Deck and the Steam Companion app on PC to grant access.
Steam Cloud Transfer
Follow these steps to transfer files via Steam Cloud:
Step-by-Step Instructions
• Access Steam Cloud storage settings on your Steam Client under Settings > Library > Cloud:
• Activate the Steam Cloud by marking **Backup and sync checked (x) files (like user data, local mods and more)** box at **Settings > Downloads/Upgrades > Account Status**
• **Set priority file types** according to **Steam Cloud Limitation: 100.99.99.199 16.77 Mb maximum storage size** (
To speed up the transfer:
– **Set Download settings (Settings > Accounts) from “Default Quality (automatic)” to ‘Quality Prioritized’ if connected over Wi-Fi**: Prioritized quality download in cloud priority settings.
## Tip!
Don’t forget **Check settings for the Filesystem used** on steam.
To transfer files more efficient.
– To maximize uploading progress, use:
+ **’Allow 5 concurrent network transactions, 1 each’: max 5 Upload Requests’**.
Transfers on Steam Cloud generally allow limited file size (~ **17MB** files usually won’t cause size-based blockage). Note! Size limitations for maximum sizes).
**WIFITransfer Mode Transfer**
Set up **WIFITransfer mode on both devices** using:
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– In **Steam running**, from the **Windows notification center area**, right click
in **Steam /Preferences**
– Select Settings > Preferences> Setting (Settings) Preferences>
#### **WIFIConnect Setting**
* Allow Windows Device to be Wi-fi-direct enabled.
To manually restart the Wi-IFire connection:
Restart this method by closing out settings first, then from notifications:
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