[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

file transfer

Moving files between devices or drives, limited by the interface speed.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

File transfer is copying data between locations. How fast it goes depends on the slowest link — the drive, the cable, or the interface.

See data transfer speed.

Where file transfer Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is file transfer?

Moving files between devices or drives, limited by the interface speed.

What terms are related to file transfer?

Related Storage terms include MTP, data transfer speed.

Related Technical Terms

MTP
Media Transfer Protocol, used to move files between a device and a computer over USB. Storage
data transfer speed
How quickly data moves between a storage device and the host, in MB/s or GB/s. Storage
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