I can recollect how fuss-free it was when I first shared photos between my Apple devices over AirDrop. Later, I was awestruck when I learned that there is no file size limit to AirDrop. Sounds interesting right? Yes. You can easily share an enormous collection of photos across devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac, within a specific range. Just change the necessary AirDrop settings and enable a few options to share photos in the blink of an eye.
I bet AirDropping many photos and videos will take time, and staying close is frustrating. With the latest iOS 17 update, I noticed that transferring photos over the internet is made possible instead of WiFi. i.e., when I moved my devices apart, photos still got shared.
If you want an extended guide to AirDrop photos from different Apple devices, I’m here to share my learning to help you uncover it easily.
Test It Yourself: I doubted how many photos could be AirDropped at once, and when I got my hands on it, I found no set limitation. Do it yourself, and I’m all ears to know the count !!
How to AirDrop Photos from iPhone
Turn on the AirDrop feature on your iPhone to share a photo between iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
1. Make sure your iPhone’s WiFi and Bluetooth are turned on.
2. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
3. Select one or multiple pictures you want to share.
4. After selecting the photos, click the Share icon on the bottom left of your screen.
5. Tap on the AirDrop icon and select your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to share a photo from your iPhone.
6. The receiver should click the Accept option from the AirDrop pop-up to receive photos.
That’s it. The AirDropped photos will be stored on the Photos app.
How to AirDrop Photos using Proximity Sharing
With the latest iOS 17 update, you can use the Proximity Sharing feature on your iPhone to AirDrop photos easily. Just enable a few settings and bring devices close to each other to send and receive photos and files easily.
1. Unlock your iPhone and open the Settings app.
2. Select the General tab and choose AirDrop.
3. Turn on the Bring Devices Together option.
5. Then, select the photo for sharing and click the Share icon.
6. Then, click the AirDrop option for sharing.
7. Now, bring both iPhones closer to each other.
8. Automatically, a pop-up will appear. Click Accept to receive the photo from the receiving devices.
How to AirDrop Photos from iPad
Enable AirDrop on your iPad to share photos with Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
1. Ensure WiFi and Bluetooth are turned on on your iPad.
2. Choose the photos you want to share from the Photos app or Files.
3. After selecting the photos, click the Share icon from the bottom screen of your iPad.
4. Tap on the AirDrop icon and select your receiver name/device from the list.
5. Your photos will transfer to another Apple device’s Photos app after the receiver accepts your request.
6. After receiving the file, you can disable the AirDrop feature to receive unwanted files and photos.
How to AirDrop Photos from Mac
The steps to AirDropping photos from a MacBook and iMac will differ from those of the iPhone and iPad. You should open the Finder app on your Mac to send or receive photos with AirDrop.
1. Make sure both WiFi and Bluetooth are turned on in your Mac.
2. Open the Finder app on your MacBook or iMac.
3. Select the AirDrop option in the sidebar.
4. The AirDrop windows show nearby AirDrop users.
5. Drag and drop one or more files to the recipient shown in the window.
6. Your photos will transfer to another Apple device after the receiver accepts your request.
Can I AirDrop Photos on Android?
No, AirDrop is an exclusive feature available only on Apple devices. So you can’t AirDrop photos between two Android devices. On the contrary, you can use the built-in Nearby Share feature on Android devices to share photos with each other.
1. Turn on WiFi and Bluetooth on your Android devices.
2. Click the Nearby Share icon from the notification panel.
3. Turn on Device Visibility and choose visibility options according to your preference.
4. After that, select the photo you want to share and select the Share icon.
5. Select the Nearby Share option.
6. Now, choose the specific device to share from the list of available devices.
7. Finally, click Allow on the receiver end to share photos between Android devices.
Is it Possible to AirDrop Photos on Windows?
No, you can not AirDrop photos on Windows. Instead, you can install the iTunes app on your Windows PC and use a lighting cable to transfer photos from your iPhone.
1. Download and launch iTunes on your Windows PC from Microsoft Store.
2. After installing, use a lighting cable to connect your iPhone to your PC.
3. Accept the connection request on your iPhone.
4. Once the connection has been established, click the iPhone icon at the top bar of your windows.
5. Select the File Sharing option on the Left menu to view your iPhone apps and files.
6. Head to the Photos section you want to transfer to your PC and hit Save to store it on your PC.
FAQ
On iPhone and iPad, the location of the AirDrop files is associated with the file type. Photos and videos will be saved in the Photos app, Presentations will be saved in Keynotes, and contacts will be saved on Contacts.
No, AirDroping photos do not reduce the quality of the picture.
If AirDrop is not working on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, make sure to enable WiFi and Bluetooth. Also, check the AirDrop settings and ensure it’s on Contacts Only or Everyone for 10 Minutes.
Yes, within the Photos app, click the Select option and choose multiple photos to AirDrop in one time.