How to send photos from iPhone to a computer without a cable
The fastest cable-free way: open nowiretransfer.xyz in your iPhone browser, upload the photos, then type the 6-character code on your PC or Mac to download them. It works between iPhone and Windows, Android and Mac in any direction, with no app, no account and no iCloud storage limit — up to 250 MB per file.
Step-by-step: iPhone photos to PC or Mac
1. Open nowiretransfer on your iPhone
In Safari or Chrome on the iPhone, go to nowiretransfer.xyz. No app install and no account is needed.
2. Add the photos you want to send
Tap the file picker, choose Photo Library, and select the photos. Each file can be up to 250 MB.
3. Pick an expiry and create the share
Choose how long the link should live (1 hour up to 7 days) and tap Send. You get a 6-character code, a link and a QR code.
4. Open the code on your computer
On the PC or Mac, open nowiretransfer.xyz, type the 6-character code in the Receive box, and press Get.
5. Download the photos
Click each file to download it at full original quality. The share deletes itself automatically when it expires.
Which transfer method should you use?
Use AirDrop only between Apple devices; use a browser transfer when a Windows PC or Android phone is involved.
| Method | Works with Windows | Needs app/account | Original quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| nowiretransfer | Yes | No | Yes |
| AirDrop | No | No | Yes |
| iCloud Photos | Yes | Apple ID + storage | Depends on settings |
| USB cable | Yes | Cable + drivers | Yes |
FAQ
Can I send iPhone photos to a Windows PC without a cable?
Yes. Open nowiretransfer.xyz in the iPhone browser, upload the photos, and enter the 6-character code on the PC. No cable, no iTunes, and no account.
Does this compress or resize my photos?
No. Files are transferred byte-for-byte, so you download the original full-resolution image, including HEIC files straight from the camera roll.
How large can each photo or video be?
Up to 250 MB per file, which covers full-resolution photos and most short 4K clips.
Is it safe to transfer photos this way?
Shares are private and unlisted, files are stored in a private bucket that is only reachable through the share code, and everything is deleted automatically at the expiry you choose.
Written & engineered by
Alisha Albert George
Builder of web tools focused on fast, private, cross-device file transfer.
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.
- AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest
- Single-use share codes with enforced expiry
- No unnecessary third-party trackers beyond what's needed to run the free service