Share files using AirDrop on iPhone

With AirDrop you can wirelessly share your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more with other nearby devices (iOS 7 or later). With iOS 8 or later, you can share with Mac computers with OS X 10.10 or later. AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in to iCloud using your Apple ID. Transfers are encrypted for security.

Note: You can also use AirDrop to securely share app and website passwords with another iOS device or a Mac. See Share website and app passwords on iPhone.

The AirDrop Share screen. At the top are photos to select and share. Below that are people you can share with using AirDrop. The next row shows sharing options, including Message, Mail, Shared Albums, and more. The bottom row shows other actions, including Copy, Slideshow, and AirPlay.

See the Apple Support article Use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Share an item using AirDrop

Tap the Share button, then tap the name of a nearby AirDrop user.

Receive AirDrop items from others

  1. Open Control Center, then tap the AirDrop icon (if you don’t see the AirDrop icon, touch and hold the top-left group of controls, or, on models with 3D Touch, press the top-left group of controls).

  2. Tap Contacts Only or Everyone to choose who you want to receive items from.

    You can accept or decline each request as it arrives.

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