How big can files be and is it free?

It is 100% free with no accounts or subscriptions, supporting files and 4K videos up to 1.5 GB each.

Browser Guide & Wireless Transfer

How to Send Photos from iPhone to Windows PC (Without a Cable or iTunes)

Q: How do I transfer photos from iPhone to a PC without iTunes or a cable?

Open handoffdrop.app on your PC browser, click 'Start a handoff', and scan the QR code with your iPhone camera. You can select and transfer photos wirelessly without installing iTunes, iCloud, or companion apps.

Q: Do iPhone HEIC photos work on Windows?

Yes. When transferring photos from iOS, Handoff automatically converts HEIC images to standard JPG format so they open seamlessly in Windows Photos without needing additional codecs.

Q: Do my iPhone and PC need to be on the same Wi-Fi?

No. Both devices simply need an active internet connection. Your phone can be on 5G/LTE while your PC is on Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

AirDrop only works between Apple devices, and connecting an iPhone to Windows via USB cable often requires troubleshooting iTunes, trusting computers, and dealing with incompatible HEIC files. Handoff works directly in your browser: scan the QR code with your iPhone camera, pick your photos, and download them on your PC in seconds.

Start a handoff

How to transfer iPhone photos to PC in 3 steps

Open Handoff on your PC: On your Windows computer, open Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, go to handoffdrop.app, and click Start a handoff.
Scan the QR code with your iPhone: Point your iPhone camera at the code on your monitor and tap the Safari link that pops up. No app installation or sign-in needed.
Choose photos and download: Tap to select photos or videos from your library and tap Send. Download them on your PC with HEIC photos automatically converted to JPG.

Why people use it instead of iTunes or USB cables

No cable, no iTunes, no iCloud login. Nothing to install, configure, or sign into on either device.
Photos open immediately on Windows. iPhone HEIC photos are converted to standard JPG format, so they work in Windows Photos, Office, and file upload forms.
Any network. Your phone can be on mobile cellular data (5G/LTE) and your PC on home or office Wi-Fi.
Two-way transfers. Send files from your Windows PC back to your iPhone just as easily.
Private. Files delete automatically upon download, or right away when you click End this handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I transfer photos from iPhone to a PC without iTunes or a cable?

Open handoffdrop.app on your PC browser, click Start a handoff, and scan the QR code with your iPhone camera. You can select and transfer photos wirelessly without installing iTunes, iCloud, or companion apps.

Do iPhone HEIC photos work on Windows?

Yes. iPhone HEIC photos are automatically converted into standard JPG format during transfer, so they open immediately in Windows Photos without requiring third-party codecs.

Do my iPhone and PC need to be on the same Wi-Fi?

No. Both devices simply need an internet connection. Your phone can be on 5G/cellular while your PC is on home or office Wi-Fi.

Can I send lots of photos or large 4K videos at once?

Yes. Select as many photos or videos as you like from your library. Transfers up to 1.5 GB per file are 100% free with no subscription or account needed.

Is it private and secure?

Yes. Transfers travel over an encrypted connection directly between devices and files delete automatically upon download, or immediately when you click End this handoff.