How to send long videos on iPhone
Open nowiretransfer.xyz in your iPhone browser, upload the video (up to 250 MB), and share the 6-character code — the other device downloads the original file with no compression. This works around the ~25 MB email cap and the quality loss you get from messaging apps, and it reaches Windows and Android too.
Step-by-step: send a long video from iPhone
1. Open nowiretransfer on your iPhone
In Safari or Chrome, go to nowiretransfer.xyz. There is no app to install and no account to create.
2. Attach the long video
Tap the file picker, choose Photo Library, and pick the video clip. Each file can be up to 250 MB, which covers most long 1080p clips and short 4K recordings.
3. Choose how long the link should live
Pick an expiry between 1 hour and 7 days. The video is deleted automatically once the share expires.
4. Share the code, link or QR code
You get a 6-character code, a shareable link and a QR code. Send the code by message, or let the other person scan the QR code.
5. Download the video on the other device
On the receiving phone or computer, open nowiretransfer.xyz, enter the 6-character code, and download the clip at its original quality.
Best way to send a large video file
For large media files, a browser transfer beats cloud storage and Bluetooth: nothing to install, no sign-in, and no re-encoding.
| Method | Size headroom | Needs app/account | Keeps original quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| nowiretransfer | 250 MB per file | No | Yes |
| Email attachment | ~25 MB | Mail account | Yes, if it fits |
| iMessage / WhatsApp | Limited | Yes | No — compressed |
| Cloud storage | Plan dependent | Account + storage | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Impractical for video | Pairing required | Yes, but very slow |
FAQ
Why won't my iPhone send a long video?
Mail and most messaging apps cap attachments at roughly 25 MB, and iMessage compresses video heavily. A long clip exceeds those limits, so the send fails or the quality drops. A browser transfer avoids both because the file is uploaded once and downloaded byte-for-byte.
How long a video can I send?
Any clip up to 250 MB per file. That is typically 15-25 minutes of 1080p footage or a few minutes of 4K, depending on your camera settings.
Does it compress the video?
No. The file is transferred unchanged, so the recipient gets the original resolution, frame rate and audio.
Can I send a long video from iPhone to Windows or Android?
Yes. The transfer runs entirely in the browser, so the receiving device only needs a web browser and the 6-character code — no AirDrop and no Apple ID.
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How to send photos from iPhone to a computer without a cable
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