How to send long videos on iPhone
Last updated: September 2026
Open nowiretransfer.xyz on your iPhone and upload a video up to 250 MB. Share the 6-character code, and the other device can download the original file without compression. This avoids the common 25 MB email limit. It works with Windows and Android too.
Step-by-step: send a long video from iPhone
1. Open nowiretransfer on your iPhone
Open Safari or Chrome and go to nowiretransfer.xyz. You do not need to install an app or create an account.
2. Attach the long video
Tap the file picker and choose Photo Library. Pick a video up to 250 MB. That covers most long 1080p clips and short 4K recordings.
3. Choose how long the link should live
Pick an expiry of 1 hour, 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days. The video is deleted automatically when the share expires.
4. Share the code, link or QR code
You will get a 6-character code, a link, and a QR code. Send the code in a message, or ask the other person to scan the QR code.
5. Download the video on the other device
Open nowiretransfer.xyz on the receiving phone or computer. Enter the 6-character code and download the original video file.
Send a large video without compressing it
The file is not re-encoded. Add it in your browser and download the same file on the other device.
| 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, it is compressed |
| Cloud storage | Plan dependent | Account + storage | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No fixed limit | Pairing required | Yes; about 2 Mbps on Bluetooth 5.0 |
FAQ
Why won't my iPhone send a long video?
Email often stops at about 25 MB, and messaging apps may compress video. Here, you can send the original file up to 250 MB.
How long a video can I send?
Any clip up to 250 MB. The running time depends on your camera resolution and frame rate.
Does it compress the video?
No. The file is not re-encoded, so the recipient gets the original video.
Can I send a long video from iPhone to Windows or Android?
Yes. The other device only needs a browser and the 6-character code. AirDrop and an Apple ID are not required.
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Written and built by
Alisha Albert George
I'm an independent developer who builds small web tools for everyday problems.
I built nowiretransfer after getting tired of emailing screenshots and links from my Windows laptop to my iPhone. Add a file or paste some text, then open it on the other device with a short code. No account needed.
- Encrypted uploads and downloads
- Private, unlisted shares
- Automatic deletion at the selected expiry