How to transfer clips from ps4 to phone without usb

Last Updated: Mar 7, 2024 by

If you’re an avid gamer, you know the feeling of wanting to share your epic gaming moments with your friends and followers. With the rise of social media, sharing gameplay clips has become a popular trend. However, transferring clips from your PlayStation 4 (PS4) to your phone can be a bit tricky, especially if you don’t have a USB cable on hand. In this article, we’ll show you how to transfer clips from your PS4 to your phone without using a USB cable.

Using the PlayStation App

The PlayStation App is a free mobile application that allows you to connect to your PS4 and access various features, including transferring clips. To transfer clips from your PS4 to your phone using the PlayStation App, follow these steps:

  1. Download and install the PlayStation App on your phone.
  2. Make sure your PS4 and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. On your PS4, go to “Settings” > “PlayStation App Connection Settings” > “Add Device.”
  4. On your phone, open the PlayStation App and sign in to your PSN account.
  5. Tap on the “Connect to PS4” button and select your PS4 from the list.
  6. Once connected, go to the “Media” tab on the app and select “Library.”
  7. Find the clip you want to transfer and tap on the “Options” button (three dots).
  8. Select “Copy to Device” and choose your phone as the destination.
  9. The clip will now be transferred to your phone’s storage.

Using a Cloud Storage Service

Another way to transfer clips from your PS4 to your phone without a USB cable is by using a cloud storage service. This method requires you to have a cloud storage account, such as Google Drive or Dropbox, and a stable internet connection. Here’s how to do it:

  1. On your PS4, go to “Settings” > “Storage” > “System Storage” > “Capture Gallery.”
  2. Find the clip you want to transfer and press the “Options” button (three dots).
  3. Select “Copy to USB Storage Device” and choose the clip you want to transfer.
  4. Once the clip is copied, go to your cloud storage account on your phone.
  5. Upload the clip from your USB storage device to your cloud storage account.
  6. Once the upload is complete, you can access the clip on your phone through the cloud storage app.

Using a Wi-Fi File Transfer App

If you don’t have a cloud storage account, you can also use a Wi-Fi file transfer app to transfer clips from your PS4 to your phone. These apps allow you to transfer files wirelessly between devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Download and install a Wi-Fi file transfer app on your phone and PS4.
  2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. On your PS4, go to “Settings” > “Network” > “View Connection Status.”
  4. Take note of the IP address displayed on the screen.
  5. On your phone, open the Wi-Fi file transfer app and enter the IP address.
  6. Once connected, go to the “Capture Gallery” on your PS4 and select the clip you want to transfer.
  7. Choose the option to transfer the clip to your phone.
  8. The clip will now be transferred to your phone’s storage.

With these methods, you can easily transfer clips from your PS4 to your phone without using a USB cable. Whether you prefer using an app or a cloud storage service, you can now share your gaming moments with your friends and followers with ease.

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