Moving photos from iPhone to Windows
Before
AirDrop doesn't work, USB cable was at the office
After
Transferred 30 photos in about 90 seconds
Both on the same Wi-Fi. Nothing uploaded anywhere. Faster than emailing to myself.
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AirForShare – Share Files Between Devices on Same WiFi
I built this because AirDrop doesn't work between iPhone and Windows, and every cloud option means uploading my files somewhere. This sends files directly between devices on the same Wi-Fi. Open the page on both devices, connect, send. Nothing touches a server.
100% free, no signup
Your Share Code
Read this aloud to your colleague
GENERATING...
Connect to Device
Enter your colleague's code to start sharing
Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
A note from me
The biggest gotcha is network isolation. Some routers have 'AP isolation' turned on, which blocks devices on the same Wi-Fi from talking to each other. If the two devices can't see each other, check your router settings first — that's usually the cause. Also, both devices need to stay on the page during the transfer. If you lock your phone, the transfer might pause.
— Mirza Noman Baig
How to use this tool
- 1Open AirForShare on both devices.
- 2Connect both to the same Wi-Fi.
- 3Allow local network access if the browser asks.
- 4One device creates a session; the other joins.
- 5Select files and send.
- 6Accept on the receiving device.
Real results from testing
These are actual measurements from using this tool, not estimates.
Sending a large video file
Before
1.2 GB video, too big for email
After
Transferred directly between devices in about 4 minutes
Speed depends on your Wi-Fi. On 5 GHz it's much faster than 2.4 GHz.
Sharing documents with a colleague
Before
Kept emailing files back and forth
After
Direct transfer between laptops on office Wi-Fi
Worked across macOS and Windows. No compatibility issues.
AirForShare features
Local-only transfer
Files move directly between devices. No cloud, no server.
Cross-platform
Works between iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
No app needed
Runs in any modern browser. Nothing to install.
No account
No signup, no email, no tracking. Just open and send.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app?+
No. It runs in the browser. Open the page on both devices.
Do my files go through a server?+
No. Files transfer directly between devices over your local Wi-Fi.
Can I use it without internet?+
Yes, if both devices are on the same local network — even without an internet connection.
Why can't my devices see each other?+
Most likely cause: 'AP isolation' or 'client isolation' is enabled on your router. Turn it off in the router settings.
Is there a file size limit?+
No hard limit from the tool. Practical limits depend on your device's available memory.