Transfer photos from iPhone to Android in 4 steps
- Open localfiletransfer.com on the Android phone in Chrome. You’ll see the phone’s name at the top of the card.
- Open the same address on the iPhone in Safari. On the same Wi-Fi, the Android phone appears on the iPhone’s radar within a few seconds.
- Tap the Android phone, then choose Photo Library. Pick as many photos and videos as you like.
- Tap Accept on the Android phone, then Save. Photos are saved to the Downloads folder, where your gallery app can see them.
Tip: keep the iPhone’s screen on and Safari in front until the transfer finishes. iPhone pauses pages that go into the background.
Find the photos on your Android phone
Received photos and videos are in the Downloads folder. In Google Photos, open Collections → On this device → Download; in Samsung Gallery, open Albums → Download. You can move them into an album from there.
Will iPhone photos open on Android?
iPhones save photos as HEIC to save space. Most Android phones from recent years open HEIC without problems. If yours doesn’t, change the iPhone to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible for new photos, which saves them as JPG.
Full quality, not a compressed copy
Chat apps shrink photos and videos to send them quickly. This page sends the original file, so the photo on the Android phone is the same as on the iPhone. For long videos, see sending large videos from iPhone.
Other ways to move photos from iPhone to Android
| Method | Install | Works with | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local File Transfer (this page) | Nothing | Every iPhone and Android phone | Sending some photos right now |
| AirDrop to Quick Share | 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” |
| Google Photos | App on the iPhone | Any phone | Keeping a backup; uploads count against storage |
| Switch to Android app | App | A new Android phone during setup | Moving from iPhone to Android for good |
If the Android phone doesn’t appear
- Check the Wi-Fi. Both devices 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.
- Use a code. On one device, tap Nearby devices → Create a code; on the other, tap Enter a code or scan the QR code. This works even on different networks or mobile data.
Questions
How do I transfer photos from iPhone to Android without an app?
Open localfiletransfer.com on both phones on the same Wi-Fi. On the iPhone, tap the Android phone, choose Photo Library and pick the photos. Accept and save them on the Android phone.
Can I AirDrop from iPhone to Android?
Yes, to supported phones: newer Pixel phones, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and some other flagships, through Quick Share. A browser method works with every Android phone today.
Where do the photos go on Android?
In the Downloads folder. Google Photos shows them under On this device, Download, and Samsung Gallery under Albums, Download.
Will the photos lose quality?
No. The original files are sent, not compressed copies like chat apps send.
Can I send videos from iPhone to Android too?
Yes. Pick videos from the Photo Library the same way. Keep both screens on until large videos finish.
Can I transfer photos from iPhone to Android over Bluetooth?
iPhones don’t send files to Android phones over Bluetooth. Use Wi-Fi with a browser method like this one instead.