Last updated: September 2026
AirDrop never works on Windows, so the closest equivalent is a browser transfer: open nowiretransfer.xyz on both devices, share a 6-character code, and the file lands on the PC in seconds. No app, no Apple ID, no cable and no account.
| Metric | nowiretransfer (browser) | AirDrop | Bluetooth | Cloud storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Windows | Yes — any browser | No, Apple devices only | Yes, but unreliable with iPhones | Yes, usually with an app |
| App or account required | Neither | Apple ID / Apple hardware | Pairing required | Account required |
| Typical speed | Up to 800 Mbps on local Wi‑Fi 6 | Fast between Apple devices | ~2 Mbps (Bluetooth 5.0) | Capped by your upload speed |
| File size limit | 250 MB per file, unlimited files | No hard limit | No limit, but painfully slow | 25 MB on most email/free tiers |
Bluetooth throughput figures follow the Bluetooth SIG technology overview.
Go to nowiretransfer.xyz in any browser on your iPhone, Mac, Android phone or PC. Nothing to install.
Drop files into the Send box or paste text. Each file can be up to 250 MB and you can attach as many as you need.
Pick a lifetime from 1 hour to 7 days and press Save & get code. You get a 6-character code, a link and a QR code.
On the Windows PC, open nowiretransfer.xyz, type the 6-character code into the Receive box and press Get.
Download each file at full original quality. The share deletes itself automatically at expiry.
Yes. Because AirDrop is Apple-only, the practical alternative on Windows is a browser-based transfer: open nowiretransfer.xyz on both devices, share a 6-character code, and the file moves without any app or account.
Not with AirDrop itself — a Windows laptop cannot join an AirDrop session. Use a browser transfer instead: upload on the iPhone, then enter the code on the Windows laptop.
On a normal home or office Wi‑Fi network the difference is small for everyday photos and documents, and it is dramatically faster than Bluetooth, which tops out near 2 Mbps.
Transfers are encrypted in transit, shares are unlisted and code-gated, and everything is deleted automatically when the expiry you chose lapses. No account or email address is collected.
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This wireless file transfer app was designed and built to make device-to-device handoffs simple: a local Wi‑Fi link moves files far faster than Bluetooth, and every share here uses an end-to-end encrypted transfer path, a single-use code, and automatic deletion at expiry — no account, no tracking, no permanent copy.
Ready to try it? Send your first file, or read the iPhone to computer guide .