There are many ways to transfer files from an iPhone to a Windows device. You can plug the iPhone into your PC with a USB cable, for example, and move files that way, or use services like iTunes and iCloud. Snapdrop is another option – it lets you transfer files wirelessly from your iPhone to a Windows machine.
Here’s how to use Snapdrop, step-by-step.
Before You Begin
Before you start using Snapdrop for file transfers, there are a couple of prerequisites. Since Snapdrop is a web-based tool you need a steady, stable internet connection. Additionally, both your iPhone and your Windows PC or laptop need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. That’s what Snapdrop will use to sync the devices and send files from one to the other.
How to Use Snapdrop on iPhone for iOS to Windows File Transfers
Using Snapdrop for file transfers is quick and easy. Here’s how it’s done.
Step 2. Open the same website on your Windows machine.
Step 3. The two devices should automatically recognize each other and show up as icons on the Snapdrop window. Each device will also be given its own random name, which helps make sure you’re transferring to the right one.
Step 4. On your iPhone, tap the icon of the Windows device you want to send a file to. You can then pick the file or files you want to transfer, and tap the “Open” button to send them.
Step 5. On the Windows device, you should see the files pop up as they get transferred. Click the “Save” button to save each file. By default, they’ll be sent to your “Downloads” folder, so you can open the File Explorer and head to “Downloads” to see the files, rename them, and move them around.
It’s that simple, and you can repeat the process to send as many files as you want. Just note that larger files will naturally take longer to send, and if your internet connection gets disrupted on either device, the transfer may fail.
Note, also, that you can use Snapdrop to send files the other way, from your PC to your iPhone and the process is exactly the same. If you want to send something from your Windows PC, tap on the iPhone icon in the Snapdrop window on the PC, choose your file(s), and wait for them to be transferred. Then tap “Save” on each one on your iPhone to accept it. They’ll be saved in the “Downloads.”
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