Share files between Android and iPhone in 4 steps
- Open localfiletransfer.com on both phones. Use Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone, on the same Wi-Fi.
- Wait a few seconds for the other phone to appear. Each phone shows the other on its radar, with its name and model.
- Tap the other phone and pick the files. Photos, videos, documents and voice notes all work, and you can pick many at once.
- Tap Accept on the receiving phone, then Save. To send a link or a short message instead, open Chat.
Tip: receiving on iPhone? Safari saves files to the Files app. To put a photo into Photos, open it there and tap Share → Save Image. More detail is in Android to iPhone.
Is there AirDrop for Android?
Not as such, but Android has its own version and AirDrop support is starting to arrive:
- Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share) is Android’s built-in sharing. It works between Android phones, Chromebooks and Windows PCs (with Google’s Windows app), but not with iPhones on most phones.
- Quick Share with AirDrop lets Pixel phones, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and some Oppo and vivo flagships share with iPhones and Macs. More Samsung, OnePlus and Honor models were announced in May 2026 (GSMArena, May 2026). The Apple device may need AirDrop set to Everyone for 10 minutes.
- A browser method like this page works on every Android phone and every iPhone today, with nothing to install.
AirDrop alternatives for Android compared
| Option | Android ↔ iPhone | Install | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local File Transfer (this page) | Yes, any phone | Nothing | Also works with Windows, Mac and tablets; group and private chat included |
| Quick Share | Only on newer Pixel and Galaxy models | Built in | Great between Android phones; Windows PCs need Google’s app |
| AirDrop | Newer Pixel, Galaxy S26 and some flagships | Built in on Apple devices | Apple devices; “Everyone for 10 minutes” needed for Android |
| Chat apps or email | Yes | App or account | Photos and videos are often compressed |
Sharing when the phones aren’t on the same Wi-Fi
One phone on mobile data, or you’re in different places? On one phone tap Nearby devices → Create a code, then on the other tap Enter a code or scan the QR code. Both phones join the same private room, and files and chat messages work as usual.
If the other phone doesn’t appear
- Check the Wi-Fi. Both phones must be on the same network. Guest networks often keep devices apart.
- Turn off VPNs and ad-blocking apps while you transfer.
- iPhone not showing up? If iCloud Private Relay is on, Safari hides your network, so the iPhone can’t be found nearby. Open Settings → Wi-Fi, tap ⓘ next to your network and turn off iCloud Private Relay, or connect with a code instead.
- Tap Scan at the top of the card for a fresh search, or connect with a code instead.
Questions
Is there AirDrop for Android?
Android’s own version is Quick Share, which works between Android phones, Chromebooks and Windows PCs (with Google’s Windows app). Newer Pixel phones, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and some other flagships can also share with iPhones over AirDrop, and more models are getting it. For any other phone, a browser method like localfiletransfer.com works today.
How do I share files from Android to iPhone?
Open localfiletransfer.com on both phones on the same Wi-Fi, tap the iPhone on the Android phone and pick the files. Accept and save them on the iPhone.
How do I share files from iPhone to Android?
Open localfiletransfer.com on both phones, tap the Android phone on the iPhone and choose Photo Library or a file. Accept it on the Android phone, and it is saved to Downloads.
Is Quick Share the same as Nearby Share?
Yes. Google renamed Nearby Share to Quick Share and merged it with Samsung’s Quick Share, so it is one feature on most Android phones.
Do I need to install an app?
No. With localfiletransfer.com both phones only need a browser: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone.