Transfer photos from Android to iPhone in 4 steps
- Open localfiletransfer.com on the iPhone in Safari. You’ll see the iPhone’s name at the top of the card.
- Open the same address on the Android phone in Chrome. On the same Wi-Fi, the iPhone appears on the Android phone’s radar within a few seconds.
- Tap the iPhone, then pick the photos. Choose from your gallery. You can select many photos and videos at once.
- Tap Accept on the iPhone, then Save. Each photo shows a progress bar and a Save button when it arrives.
Tip: keep both screens on and Safari in front until the transfer finishes. iPhone pauses pages that go into the background.
Add the photos to the iPhone’s Photos app
Safari saves received files to the Files app, in Downloads. To put a photo or video into Photos:
- Open the Files app and go to Downloads.
- Tap the photo or video to open it.
- Tap Share, then Save Image or Save Video.
Browser-based file sharing: the no-app method
This page is a browser-based file sharing tool, like PairDrop or Snapdrop. Both phones open the same web page on the same Wi-Fi network, find each other, and send photos and videos directly, with no app on either phone. It is usually the fastest way to move a few photos from Android to iPhone without a computer or a cloud upload.
Transfer photos from Android to iPhone after setup
Apple’s Move to iOS app only works while you set up a new iPhone. If your iPhone is already set up, you don’t need to reset it: use the steps above to send the photos and videos you want, as many times as you like.
Without a computer, cable or Bluetooth
You only need the two phones and Wi-Fi. Android phones can’t send files to an iPhone over Bluetooth, and a cable needs a computer in between. If one phone has no Wi-Fi, connect with a code over mobile data instead (see the tips below).
Without losing quality
WhatsApp, Messenger and other chat apps shrink photos and videos to send them faster. This page sends the original file, so the photo on the iPhone has the same resolution as on the Android phone. Long videos work too: see sending large videos.
Send photos from iPhone to Android
The same page works the other way round. On the iPhone, tap the Android phone and choose Photo Library, then accept on the Android phone. Photos land in the phone’s Downloads folder, where your gallery app can see them. Full steps are in iPhone to Android.
Other ways to move photos from Android to iPhone
| Method | Install | Works with | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local File Transfer (this page) | Nothing | Every Android phone and iPhone | Sending some photos right now |
| Quick Share to AirDrop | Built in | Newer Pixel, Galaxy S26 and some other flagships | Owners of supported phones; the iPhone may need AirDrop set to “Everyone for 10 minutes” |
| Move to iOS | App | A new iPhone during setup | Switching from Android to iPhone for good |
| Google Photos or other cloud | App on the iPhone | Any phone | Keeping a backup; uploads count against storage |
Google has said Quick Share’s AirDrop support will reach more Android phones in 2026 (TechRepublic, February 2026). Until your phone has it, a browser works with any phone.
If the iPhone 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 on both phones 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.
- Use a code. On one phone, tap Nearby devices → Create a code; on the other, tap Enter a code. This works even if one phone is on mobile data.
Questions
How do I transfer photos from Android to iPhone without an app?
Open localfiletransfer.com on both phones on the same Wi-Fi. Tap the iPhone on your Android phone, pick the photos, then tap Accept and Save on the iPhone. Nothing to install on either phone.
How do I get the photos into the iPhone’s Photos app?
Safari saves received files to the Files app, in Downloads. Open a photo or video there, tap Share and choose Save Image or Save Video to add it to Photos.
Can I AirDrop from Android to iPhone?
Yes, from supported phones: newer Pixel phones, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and some other flagships, using Quick Share. More Samsung, OnePlus and Honor models are getting it. A browser works with every phone today.
Does Move to iOS work for a few photos?
Move to iOS is made for setting up a new iPhone and copies data during setup. For sending a few photos to an iPhone that is already set up, a direct Wi-Fi transfer is quicker.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Our server only introduces the two phones. The photos go straight from the Android phone to the iPhone, encrypted by the browser.
Can I transfer photos from Android to iPhone after setup?
Yes. You don’t need to reset the iPhone or use Move to iOS. Open localfiletransfer.com on both phones and send the photos you want.
Will the photos lose quality?
No. The original files are sent, not compressed copies like chat apps send.
What is the fastest way to transfer files from Android to iPhone?
For a few photos or files, a browser-based method over Wi-Fi is usually fastest: open localfiletransfer.com on both phones and tap to send, with nothing to install. To move everything to a new iPhone, use Apple’s Move to iOS app during setup.
How do I transfer files from my Android phone to my iPhone using Wi-Fi?
Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi, open localfiletransfer.com in Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone, tap the iPhone on the Android phone and pick the files. Accept and save them on the iPhone.
Can I transfer photos from Android to iPhone through Bluetooth?
No. iPhones don’t accept files from Android phones over Bluetooth. Use Wi-Fi with a browser method like this one, or Quick Share to AirDrop on supported Android phones.