Onboarding

Your First File
in 60 Seconds.

No signup, no install, no configuration. Follow these steps and you'll be sharing files before you finish your coffee.

1

Open the Workspace

Click "Open Workspace" from anywhere on the site, or go directly to the workspace URL. No account needed — it opens instantly in your browser.

Tip: Bookmark the workspace page for instant access next time.
2

Drop Your Files

Drag files from your desktop, file explorer, or another browser tab into the workspace drop zone. You can also click the zone to browse and select files. PDFs, images, documents, ZIPs — anything goes.

Tip: You can paste images directly from your clipboard with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V.
3

Prepare (Optional)

Need to compress an image? Merge PDFs? Convert DOCX to PDF? Use the built-in tools. They appear automatically based on your file types. Each operation happens in your browser — nothing gets sent anywhere.

Tip: You can chain operations — compress → convert → merge → ZIP — and they flow automatically.
4

Share

Click "Share" and Clex generates a unique link. Send it to the recipient — they open it in their browser and the transfer begins. Clex automatically tries direct P2P first, then local network, then Google Drive as fallback.

Tip: For P2P, both sender and receiver need to keep their browser tabs open until the transfer completes.
5

Receive (When Someone Sends to You)

Got a Clex link? Open it. The file transfer starts automatically. You'll see a progress bar and the files will download to your browser when complete. No app install, no login.

Tip: You can also open the workspace and click "Receive" to enter a share code manually.

Tips & Tricks

Batch Processing

Select multiple images and compress them all at once. The tool applies the same settings to every file, saving time on repetitive work.

Chain Everything

After compressing, the output automatically becomes available for the next tool. No need to download and re-upload between operations.

Offline Mode

Once Clex loads, the preparation tools work offline. Perfect for working on a flight or in areas with spotty connection. Share when you're back online.

Local Network Speed

Transferring to someone on the same Wi-Fi? Clex detects this and uses local network transfer for maximum speed. Great for large files.

Google Drive Fallback

When direct transfer isn't possible (different networks, NAT issues), Clex can use Google Drive as a secure relay. Files go to your Drive, not Clex's servers.

No Data Retention

For P2P and local transfers, files exist only in browser memory during the transfer. When you close the tab, they're gone. Zero server-side storage.

Got questions?

Check the FAQ for answers about privacy, transfer methods, file limits, and more.

Ready?
Let's go.