Does it work with Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and other Android phones?

Yes. Any Android device running Chrome, Brave, or Samsung Internet can connect and transfer files.

Do my Android phone and Mac need to be on the same Wi-Fi?

No. Both devices only need an internet connection. Your phone can be on cellular 5G and your Mac on home or office Wi-Fi.

Browser Guide & Wireless Transfer

How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac Wirelessly (Without an App)

Q: How do I transfer files from Android to Mac wirelessly without an app?

Open handoffdrop.app on your Mac browser, click 'Start a handoff', and scan the on-screen QR code with your Android camera. You can transfer photos and files directly over the web without installing any software.

Apple doesn't provide AirDrop for Android, and connecting an Android phone to a Mac with a USB cable usually requires dealing with glitchy software like Android File Transfer. Handoff eliminates all of that: open it on your Mac, scan the QR code with your Android camera, and send files directly between both devices in seconds.

Start a handoff

How to transfer Android files to Mac in 3 steps

On your Mac: Open Safari or Chrome, visit handoffdrop.app, and click Start a handoff. A secure QR code will appear.
Scan with your Android phone: Point your camera or Google Lens at the QR code and tap the link to open the session in your browser. No app install or sign-up needed.
Select files and download: Tap to pick photos, 4K videos, or documents, then tap Send. Download them on your Mac in original uncompressed quality.

Why people use it instead of USB cables or Google Drive

Nothing to install. Runs in Chrome on Android and Safari/Chrome on Mac with zero third-party software or drivers.
Original quality. Photos and full-length videos arrive uncompressed in their original format.
Any network. The phone and Mac don't need to share a Wi-Fi network; cellular to Wi-Fi works seamlessly.
Both directions. Send files from your Mac back to your Android phone just as easily.
Automatic cleanup. Files are encrypted and delete automatically upon download or when you end the session.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I transfer files from Android to Mac wirelessly without an app?

Open handoffdrop.app on your Mac browser, click Start a handoff, and scan the on-screen QR code with your Android camera. You can transfer photos and files directly over the web without installing any software.

Does this replace the old Android File Transfer app?

Yes. Google's official Android File Transfer app is notorious for connection bugs and USB cable errors. Handoff works wirelessly in your browser, completely bypassing cables and third-party drivers.

Does it work with Samsung, Pixel and other Android phones?

Yes. Any Android phone (Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi) with a camera and web browser works.

Can I send live clipboard text or links from my phone to my Mac?

Yes. Type or paste into the text box and it synchronizes in real time across both screens.

How big can files be and what happens afterwards?

Transfers up to 1.5 GB per file are 100% free with no account needed. Files delete automatically upon download or when the session ends.