Cross-Platform Guide
How to Send Photos from iPhone to Android (Full Quality, No App)
AirDrop doesn't work between iPhone and Android, and sending photos over messaging apps or SMS compresses and degrades your pictures. Handoff runs directly in both phones' web browsers: one phone displays a QR code, the other scans it, and you can transfer original photos and 4K videos in seconds without losing quality.
Start a handoffHow to transfer photos between iPhone and Android in 3 steps
- On either phone: Open handoffdrop.app and tap Start a handoff. An instant QR code will appear on screen.
- Scan with the second phone: Point the second phone's camera at the QR code and tap the link to open the session in its browser. No app install or sign-up needed.
- Select photos and save: Pick photos, 4K videos, or files and tap Send. They arrive on the other phone in original full resolution ready to save to camera roll.
Why people use it instead of chat apps or email
- Zero compression. Photos and videos transfer as exact bit-for-bit original files, preserving full HDR and resolution.
- Nothing to install. Works in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android with no companion apps.
- Works in both directions. Send from iPhone to Android or from Android to iPhone with equal ease.
- Any network. The phones don't need to share a Wi-Fi network; mobile data to Wi-Fi works seamlessly.
- No accounts or phone numbers. You don't need to exchange phone numbers, add contacts, or sign up for cloud services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send photos from iPhone to Android without losing quality?
Open handoffdrop.app on one phone, tap Start a handoff, and scan the QR code with the other phone. Select photos to transfer them in full original quality with zero messaging compression.
Do both phones need an app?
No. Both phones use their standard web browser (Safari on iOS, Chrome or Samsung Internet on Android).
Will my photos or videos lose quality?
No. The original files are sent untouched without re-encoding or downscaling.
Can I send large 4K videos?
Yes. Files up to 1.5 GB each are supported 100% free with no subscription or account needed.
Do the phones need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
No. Each phone just needs an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data).