Samsung Smart Switch is a free software tool that transfers files, settings, and applications from your old PC to a new Samsung computer. It supports Windows and older Samsung devices.
The software connects to your old PC via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or cloud storage. It copies selected data directly to your new Samsung computer, preserving folder structures and application settings. For example, transferring a Chrome profile keeps bookmarks and passwords intact.
Smart Switch offers three transfer methods:
It migrates:
Use Smart Switch when upgrading to a new Samsung PC. It saves time compared to manual file copying. The tool is particularly useful for non-technical users who find command-line interfaces intimidating.
According to Samsung, Smart Switch reduces setup time by 60% compared to manual transfers. My experience moving from a Dell XPS to a Samsung Notebook 9 matched this claim - the process took about 20 minutes for 120GB of data.
Contrary to popular belief, Smart Switch doesn't transfer installed applications themselves - only their settings and license information. You'll need to reinstall programs from their original media.
Another myth is that it only works with Samsung-to-Samsung transfers. In reality, it supports:
| Source Device | Destination Device |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Samsung PC |
| Mac | Samsung PC |
| Android | Samsung PC |
After installation, launch the application and select your transfer method. The software guides you through the rest of the process.