How to AirDrop from iPhone to PC Windows 11/10/8/7 in 4 Practical Ways?

"I want to AirDrop pictures from my iPhone to my Windows 10 desktop. I have Bluetooth turned on, and my iPhone is paired. My desktop does not appear as an eligible receiver on my phone".

- Microsoft Community

As one of the handiest features on your iPhone, AirDrop allows you to easily transfer files between Apple devices. However, if you have a Windows PC and want to AirDrop to a PC, can you get AirDrop on a PC? Don't worry. This article will walk you through the problem in detail.

Part 1. Can You AirDrop to a PC?

Unfortunately, you cannot AirDrop from iPhone to PC since AirDrop is a proprietary wireless service for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and MacBooks running iOS 7 or macOS X 10.7 or later. (How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac?) By now, AirDrop does not support other operating systems except for iOS. If you wish to AirDrop to Windows 10/11, you can use other alternative methods introduced below.

Part 2. How to AirDrop from iPhone to PC?

Although AirDrop cannot be used directly for file transfers between an iPhone and a PC, the following methods can help you achieve similar results:

2.1 How to AirDrop to Computer Using iOS Assistant

Coolmuster iOS Assistant is the best way to transfer iPhone to a Windows PC. It supports everything on your iPhone, like contacts, photos, bookmarks, calendars, videos, music, apps, iBooks, etc. You can selectively copy desired items to the computer or back up all iPhone content on the PC in one click.

What can you do with iOS Assistant?

• Selectively export contacts, music, photos, messages, bookmarks, iBooks, videos, calendars, etc., from your iPhone to a PC.
• Import contacts, calendars, iBooks, bookmarks, and iTunes backups from the computer to your iPhone.
• Back up everything from your iPhone to the PC in one click.
• Restore backups from the PC to your iPhone in one click.
• Easily manage iTunes backup files and iOS data on your computer.
• Edit, add, or delete data stored on your iOS device directly from your PC/Mac.
• Widely compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13/11 and earlier models (iOS 5 to iOS 18).

Free Download for PC

 

Free Download for Mac

Here is how to transfer files from iPhone to PC using iOS Assistant:

2.2 How to AirDrop to Windows 10/11 Using iTunes

Apple provides iTunes File Sharing to help you AirDrop to Windows 11/10. It works seamlessly on your Windows PC and is safe and reliable.

How can I transfer files from iPhone to PC using iTunes? Here are the steps:

Step 1. Install and launch the latest version of iTunes on your Windows PC.

Step 2. Plug your iPhone into the computer via a USB cable and tap the iPhone icon when it appears at the top-left of the iTunes window. (iTunes not recognize your iPhone?)

Step 3. Click "File Sharing" on the left panel, choose the file you want to transfer and tap the "Save" button at the lower-right corner.

Step 4. Define a location on your computer to store files and hit "Apply".

2.3 How to AirDrop to Laptop via iCloud

You can also use a cloud storage service to AirDrop from iPhone to PC. iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service, allowing you to upload files from your iPhone to the cloud and then download them to your PC. Please note that cloud storage services may not support all iPhone data, and the storage space is limited. (iCloud storage full?)

Here is how to AirDrop photos from iPhone to Windows 10/11 using iCloud:

Step 1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone > Tap your "Apple ID" at the top, then select "iCloud" > Tap "Photos" and enable "iCloud Photos" to upload your photos to iCloud.

Step 2. Open www.icloud.com in your PC browser and sign in with your Apple ID.

Step 3. Click on the "Photos" icon to access your iCloud Photos.

Step 4. Select the photos you want to download, then click the "Download" button (a cloud icon with an arrow) in the top right corner to save the selected photos to your PC.

2.4 How to AirDrop from iPhone to PC with Snapdrop

If you are looking for an AirDrop clone app, look at Snapdrop. This web-based app imitates AirDrop and allows you to sync everything from an iPhone to a PC over the same local network.

Here is how to AirDrop from iPhone to PC via Snapdrop:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone and the PC to the same Wi-Fi network and pen snapdrop.net on both devices.

Step 2. Tap your computer's nickname on your iPhone and select the files you want to share.

Step 3. Tap "Save" to accept the files on your computer.

Final Thoughts

That's how to AirDrop to a PC. You can select the way accordingly. If you are looking for the easiest and quickest method, you can try Coolmuster iOS Assistant. It uses wired transfer and will be much more stable than any other method. Moreover, you can preview the content and choose whichever to copy if you only transfer part of your iPhone data.

Related Articles:

Can You AirDrop from PC to iPhone? How to Transfer Between Them?

[7 Quick Fixes] How to Fix AirDrop Declined on iPhone/iPad?

[Answered] Where Do AirDrop Files/Photos/Videos Go on iPhone/Mac?

[Solved] How to Fix AirDrop No People Found Problem on iPhone/iPad?