Can you get AirDrop on Windows?

Not AirDrop itself — it is an Apple-only feature, so there is no official AirDrop app for Windows. But you can get the same result with a browser-based tool like openshare: open the same link on your PC and your other device and send files directly between them.

Is there anything like AirDrop for Windows?

Yes. The closest no-install option is a browser tool like openshare, which works across any two devices. Microsoft's Phone Link handles iPhone-to-Windows for some content, and apps like LocalSend work if you install them on every device and stay on the same Wi-Fi.

Can I AirDrop from my iPhone to a Windows PC?

Not with AirDrop, but you can do the same thing with openshare. Open openshare on the PC, scan the QR code with your iPhone, and drag the photo or file in — it transfers straight to the PC. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

Does it work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Yes. It runs in any modern browser, so the Windows version does not matter — and the same page works on macOS, Android, and iOS too.

Files stream directly between the two devices over an encrypted WebRTC connection. Nothing is uploaded to or stored on a server, and when you close the tab the connection is gone.

AirDrop for Windows (free, no install)

Windows doesn't have AirDrop. AirDrop is an Apple-only feature, so there's no official version for a PC and no app to download — which is why "AirDrop for Windows" is one of the most-searched things that doesn't actually exist.

The good news: you can get the same outcome — instant, wireless, device-to-device transfer of files and text — straight in your browser. No app to install, no account, and no cable.

The quickest AirDrop alternative for Windows

On your Windows PC, start a session — you'll get a short code and a QR code.
On your phone or other computer, scan the QR code (or type the code at the same site).
Drag a file in on either device. It transfers directly to the other one.

That's it. It works PC-to-phone, phone-to-PC, PC-to-PC, and across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS — anything with a modern browser.

Why this works when the popular tools don't

Most "AirDrop for Windows" suggestions come with a catch:

Snapdrop, PairDrop, LocalSend only work when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If your phone is on mobile data, or you're sending to someone in another building, they can't connect.
App-based tools (LocalSend, AirDroid) need to be installed on every device first.
Microsoft Phone Link only links one iPhone to one PC, and not for every file type.

openshare connects two devices even when they're on different networks, runs entirely in the browser (nothing to install), and can sync text as well as files — so it covers the cases the others miss.

iPhone to Windows (and back)

AirDrop won't talk to a PC, so to move a photo or video from an iPhone to Windows, open openshare on the PC, scan the QR code with the iPhone's camera, and drag the file in. It goes straight across — no iCloud, no email, no cable. The same works in reverse to send a file from the PC to your iPhone.

If you only ever move content between one iPhone and one PC, Microsoft's Phone Link is also worth a look — it's built into Windows 11.

Android to Windows

Android has Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share), but it only talks to other Android and Chromebook devices, not Windows. openshare bridges the gap: open it in your Android browser and your Windows browser and send in either direction.

Other AirDrop alternatives for Windows

To be fair, openshare isn't the only option — here's the honest shortlist:

openshare — browser-based, no install, works across networks, sends files and text.
LocalSend — open-source, but install required and same-network only.
Microsoft Phone Link — good for iPhone↔Windows 11, limited content types.
Quick Share — great inside the Android/Chromebook world, not for Windows.

For most people who just want to send a file right now without setting anything up, the browser route is the fastest.

Want to try it? Start a session and scan the code on your other device. You might also like our guide on transferring files between your phone and computer.

Frequently asked questions

Can you get AirDrop on Windows?: Not AirDrop itself — it is an Apple-only feature, so there is no official AirDrop app for Windows. But you can get the same result with a browser-based tool like openshare: open the same link on your PC and your other device and send files directly between them.
Is there anything like AirDrop for Windows?: Yes. The closest no-install option is a browser tool like openshare, which works across any two devices. Microsoft's Phone Link handles iPhone-to-Windows for some content, and apps like LocalSend work if you install them on every device and stay on the same Wi-Fi.
Can I AirDrop from my iPhone to a Windows PC?: Not with AirDrop, but you can do the same thing with openshare. Open openshare on the PC, scan the QR code with your iPhone, and drag the photo or file in — it transfers straight to the PC. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Does it work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?: Yes. It runs in any modern browser, so the Windows version does not matter — and the same page works on macOS, Android, and iOS too.
Is it safe?: Files stream directly between the two devices over an encrypted WebRTC connection. Nothing is uploaded to or stored on a server, and when you close the tab the connection is gone.