A free AirDrop alternative that actually works on Windows
AirDrop is Apple-only. DropAnything gives you the same one-tap, full-quality experience between Windows, Android and iPhone — right in the browser, with nothing to install.
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Why AirDrop can't help you here
AirDrop only works between Apple devices. On a Windows PC it simply doesn't exist, and an iPhone won't accept files from a PC over Bluetooth either. That leaves people juggling cables, iTunes, email attachments, or apps that cap free transfers.
How DropAnything compares
| DropAnything | AirDrop | Typical transfer apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows ⇄ iPhone | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ App required |
| Install an app | ✅ None | Built-in (Apple only) | ❌ Both devices |
| Sign-up / account | ✅ None | None | ⚠️ Often |
| Free size limit | ✅ No cap | No cap | ⚠️ Often capped |
| Original quality | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Sometimes compressed |
| Files touch a server | ✅ Never (direct P2P) | Never | ⚠️ Often uploaded |
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How to use it (30 seconds)
- Open DropAnything on the first device → Send → choose files.
- On the second device, scan the QR code (or type the 6-digit code).
- Files stream directly across; save photos/videos to the gallery, or other files to Files/Downloads.
FAQ
Does it work iPhone to Android?
Yes — any direction between iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, because it's just a web page.
What can I send?
Photos, videos, music, PDFs, ZIPs — any file type, any size.
Is it really free?
Yes. No account, no cap, no watermark.