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How to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone?

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AirDrop is a file-sharing feature available on Mac computers and iOS devices that enables you to wirelessly share photos, videos, contacts, websites, map locations, documents, and more between two of these devices.

Before you start, there are some preparations you need to make to ensure the file transfer goes smoothly. Since AirDrop works on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you need to make sure:

  • Your Mac and iPhone are using the same Wi-Fi network
  • Bluetooth works fine on the devices
  • The Mac and the iPhone are within the same Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range

How to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone

After you make the preparations, you can now turn on the AirDrop service on both the Mac and the iPhone to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone or vice versa.

To turn on AirDrop on Mac:

Step 1. Open Finder and go to “Go” > “AirDrop”.

Step 2. Turn on both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Step 3. Set to allow your Mac to be discovered by “Contacts Only” or “Everyone”, depending on whether the target iPhone is in Mac’s contact list.

To turn on AirDrop on iPhone:

Step 1. Swipe up or down from the iPhone screen to open Control Center.

Step 2. Tap AirDrop and choose “Contacts Only” or “Everyone” to enable the service.

Option 1. How to AirDrop Photos from Mac to iPhone

Photos are the files that are transferred most frequently between these devices. Thus, learning how to AirDrop photos from Mac to iPhone could be helpful.

Step 1. Go to “Finder” > “Go” > “AirDrop”.

Step 2. Drag and drop the photos you want to send from Mac to your iPhone to the image of the recipient and click “Send.” Or you can go to the Photos app, select the items you want to share, and choose the “Share” button > “AirDrop”, choose the recipient, and click “Done”.

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