Or open an AirDrop window, then drag files to the recipient:
Share content with AirDrop
AirDrop is a very convenient way to send and receive files between iOS devices and Macs; on the other hand, not everyone uses it. While you can easily disable AirDrop, the feature still clutters your interfaces whether it’s disabled or not.
You can also share content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Receive content with AirDrop
When someone nearby attempts to send you files using AirDrop, you see their request as a notification, or as a message in the AirDrop window. Click Accept to save the files to your Downloads folder.
If you can't see the other device in AirDrop
Make sure that your devices meet these requirements:
Make sure that your devices can receive AirDrop requests:
Transferring files between computers or even between your Mac and an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad is easy. There are lots of different options, including Dropbox, OneDrive, email, and Apple’s own iCloud Drive.
However, perhaps the simplest method of all is AirDrop. This feature of macOS and iOS allows you to send files directly from a Mac or iOS device to another one, without having to place it on an intermediate server first.
What is AirDrop?
AirDrop was first introduced with Mac OS X Lion and allowed Mac users to share files with other from the Finder, and without copying them to a server or cloud storage service first, as long as they were physically close to each other. Since iOS 7, it has also been possible to share files between Macs and iOS devices using AirDrop.
Can I use AirDrop on my MacBook?
As long as your Mac is running at least Mac OS X Lion, you can use AirDrop to share files with other Macs, whether it’s a MacBook or any other Mac. If it’s running Yosemite or later, you’ll be able to share with iOS devices too. One easy way to check if your Mac can use AirDrop is to click on the Finder icon in the menu and choose the Go menu. If you see AirDrop listed as an option, you’re good to go.
How To Download Airdrop On MacHow to use AirDrop
There are a couple of things you should do before you start:
Turn On Airdrop
Here's how to do that:
It’s not essential for both devices to be connected to the same iCloud account — AirDrop is designed to allow you to share files with other users as well as other devices you own. However, if the device you want to share files with is connected to a different iCloud account, the owner of the device will have to accept the incoming connection before the file can be transferred.
Now that you’ve set it up, the next step is to make sure both devices are connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is switched on.
With that done, it’s time to configure AirDrop.
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You’re now ready to share your first file using AirDrop!
How to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone
You can also share files using AirDrop via the Share menu in any macOS app that support it. Just click on the Share button, choose AirDrop, then select your iPhone.
How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac
If you don’t want to open the file, it will be saved to your Downloads folder.
What to do if AirDrop doesn’t work on your Mac
If AirDrop doesn’t work, try switching Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off and then on again. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your Mac. If you still can’t get AirDrop to work, we recommend trying CleanMyMac X maintenance scripts. They may fix the problem.
Once CleanMyMac has finished, try AirDrop again.
Using AirDrop to transfer files between Macs or from Mac to iOS device is very convenient and very easy. The only thing to remember is that the devices both need to be connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and need to be within around 30 feet of each other. You can then send files back and forth whenever you need to.
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