# Photo Transfer App > Transfer photos and videos between iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and Windows PC over a shared local WiFi network. No cables or Photo Transfer account required. Made by Mobileware Studio SL. 3M+ total downloads (confirmed 2026-09-16). Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. Local transfers go directly between your devices over WiFi, without uploading to our servers. Optional cloud backup and downloading iCloud originals use the internet. ## Platform pages - [iOS (iPhone & iPad)](https://www.phototransferapp.com/ios/): Transfer photos and videos wirelessly from iPhone or iPad to Mac, Windows PC, Android, or another iOS device. Full original quality, Live Photos and ProRAW preserved. - [Android](https://www.phototransferapp.com/android/): Transfer photos and videos wirelessly from Android to Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or another Android device. Full quality, no cloud, no cables. - [Mac](https://www.phototransferapp.com/mac/): Receive photos and videos from iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows on your Mac — over local WiFi. Mac App Store app, Apple Silicon + Intel. - [Windows](https://www.phototransferapp.com/win/): Receive photos and videos on your Windows PC from iPhone, iPad, or Android over local WiFi or a USB cable. No iTunes needed. Microsoft Store app. - [Desktop overview](https://www.phototransferapp.com/desktop/): Choose the Mac or Windows app. ## Official downloads - [iOS (iPhone & iPad)](https://apps.apple.com/app/photo-transfer-app/id365152940) - [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phototransfer) - [Mac](https://apps.apple.com/app/photo-transfer-app/id509182449) - [Windows](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nv9h1b7xkjm) ## Help and support - [Help center](https://help.phototransferapp.com/): Setup, transfer guides, cloud backup, PRO, and troubleshooting. - Support: support@phototransferapp.com ## Store rating iOS only: 4.6/5 from 11,472 ratings in the US App Store, checked 2026-09-16. Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-transfer-send-via-wifi/id365152940. Ratings vary by storefront and date. ## Legal and licensing - [Website privacy](https://www.phototransferapp.com/privacy/) - [App privacy](https://www.phototransferapp.com/privacy/app/) - [App terms](https://www.phototransferapp.com/terms/app/) - [Content license (RSL)](https://www.phototransferapp.com/license.xml) ## Features - **Original Quality**: Full resolution photos and 4K videos. Zero compression. - **RAW & Live Photos**: Live Photos stay live between iPhone and Android. ProRAW, DNG, and pro camera formats too. - **Metadata Preserved**: EXIF data, GPS locations, and timestamps stay intact. - **HEIC to JPEG**: Optional conversion for devices that can’t open HEIC. - **Albums & Batch Select**: Browse by album and transfer multiple items at once. - **Desktop App**: Mac and Windows apps. Drag files in to send, or connect by USB on Windows. - **Cloud & NAS Backup**: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Flickr, or your own NAS over SMB or WebDAV. With PRO. - **Cross-Platform**: Works between iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and any browser. ## Why people choose Photo Transfer - **Ultra-Fast Wireless**: Transfer directly over your local WiFi network — no internet needed, no upload queues, no waiting. - **Private by Design**: Local transfers go directly between your devices over WiFi, without uploading to our servers. Optional cloud backup and downloading iCloud originals use the internet. - **No Account Needed**: No sign-up, no login. Open the app and start transferring immediately. - **Browser Access**: No app needed on your computer. Open any web browser and transfer instantly. --- ## iOS (iPhone & iPad) — https://www.phototransferapp.com/ios/ ### Capabilities - **HEIC, Live Photos & ProRAW preserved**: iOS's own formats stay intact. Live Photos stay live on another iPhone or iPad and arrive on Android as Motion Photos. ProRAW and DNG arrive at full bit depth. HEIC comes through as HEIC — or turn on HEIC-to-JPG conversion if the other device can't read it. - **Original quality from iCloud Photos**: Even when photos are optimized in iCloud and only a preview lives on-device, Photo Transfer pulls the full original before sending — nothing compressed, nothing downscaled. - **Send photos to your NAS**: With PRO, connect a network drive over SMB or WebDAV — a NAS, a shared folder on your PC or Mac, or Nextcloud — then send photos to it or download them back to your iPhone or iPad. - **Works with the Photos Share menu**: Tap Share inside the Photos app (or any app that lets you share images), pick Photo Transfer, and send directly — no need to open the app first. - **No iTunes, no cables, no Apple ID**: Nothing to plug in, nothing to sign in to. Your iPhone or iPad runs its own local server over WiFi — the other device just connects to it. Prefer a cable? The Windows app can also connect over USB. - **Transparent about tracking**: Decline the App Tracking Transparency prompt and your device's advertising identifier isn't shared with anyone. Local transfers stay between your devices. Optional cloud backup and downloading iCloud originals use the internet. ### How it works 1. **Install from the App Store**: Free download. Works on iOS and iPadOS 17.6 or later. No Apple ID sign-in required to use the core transfer features. 2. **Connect on the same WiFi**: Make sure your iPhone or iPad and the other device are on the same WiFi network. Photo Transfer advertises itself automatically — no pairing codes, no manual IP setup. 3. **Pick photos and send**: Browse by album, Moments, or Favorites. Select as many items as you need and transfer at full original resolution — metadata, GPS, Live Photos, and RAW data preserved. ### Requirements - **iOS / iPadOS version**: iOS 17.6 or iPadOS 17.6 and later - **Devices**: Universal app — runs natively on iPhone and iPad - **Download size**: Under 100 MB - **Network**: Local WiFi network shared with the other device, or a USB cable to the Windows app - **Permissions**: Photos (to send and save), Local Network. Optional: notifications and App Tracking Transparency. No account or cloud storage required. - **Price**: Free on the App Store. Optional PRO unlock for unlimited transfers, cloud backup, and network drives. - **Languages**: English, German, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### FAQ - **Does Photo Transfer work with iCloud Photos?** Yes. If your photos are optimized in iCloud and only a low-resolution preview is stored on-device, Photo Transfer asks iOS for the full original and downloads it before sending. The transfer itself is still device-to-device — iCloud is only the source. - **Are Live Photos preserved?** Yes, between phones. With the latest version of Photo Transfer on both phones, Live Photos you send to another iPhone or iPad arrive as Live Photos, and on Android they arrive as Motion Photos. Motion Photos from Android arrive on your iPhone as Live Photos. Web browsers, cloud services, and network drives receive the still photo. - **Can I back up iPhone photos to a NAS?** Yes, with PRO. Photo Transfer connects to network drives over SMB (Windows, Mac, and NAS shared folders) or WebDAV (Nextcloud, NAS, and web servers). Enter your server's address and login once, then send photos to any folder, or browse the drive and download photos back to your iPhone or iPad. Files go directly between your device and your server. - **What happens with HEIC photos? Will my PC be able to open them?** You can choose. By default HEIC stays as HEIC — which modern versions of Windows, macOS, and Android all support. If the receiving device or app can't read HEIC, you can enable automatic HEIC-to-JPG conversion and Photo Transfer will convert each photo as it's sent. - **Do I need iTunes, a cable, or to sign in with my Apple ID?** No to all three. Photo Transfer runs its own local server on your iPhone or iPad and transfers photos directly over WiFi. There's no iTunes sync, no Lightning or USB-C cable required, and no Apple ID sign-in needed for the core transfer features. An Apple ID is only involved when you subscribe to PRO (through the App Store). If you prefer a cable, Photo Transfer for Windows can also connect to your iPhone over USB; this needs Apple's free Apple Devices app on the PC. - **Does it work on both iPhone and iPad?** Yes. Photo Transfer is a universal app — one download, one purchase, runs natively on iPhone and iPad. On iPad it uses the larger screen layout automatically. - **Does it support ProRAW, DNG, and other RAW formats?** Yes. Apple ProRAW, DNG, and other RAW photo formats transfer at full bit depth with all embedded metadata. The same is true for ProRes video and other professional capture formats. - **Does the free version have any limits?** Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### Guides - [Transfer iPhone photos to Windows PC](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/133-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-pc) - [Transfer iPhone photos to Mac](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/132-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-mac) - [Transfer iPad photos to Mac](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/132-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-mac) - [Transfer between two iPhones](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/137-transfer-iphone-to-iphone) - [Back up iPhone photos to Dropbox](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/142-cloud-backup-dropbox) - [Use Photo Transfer from a web browser](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/140-transfer-use-browser) --- ## Android — https://www.phototransferapp.com/android/ ### Capabilities - **Straight into your gallery**: Received photos and videos are saved to your phone's Pictures and Movies folders, so they show up in your gallery app right away. Photos stored on a microSD card appear in Photo Transfer too, ready to send. - **No Google account required**: Transfers run entirely on your local WiFi. No sign-in, no cloud sync, nothing tied to a Google account. Works the same on Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus — any Android device. - **Works with the Share menu**: Long-press photos or videos in Gallery, Google Photos, or any gallery app, tap Share, and pick Photo Transfer. Send them straight to your PC, Mac, or another phone without switching apps. - **Cloud and your own NAS**: With PRO, upload photos and videos straight from your phone to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Flickr — or to your own NAS or server over SMB or WebDAV — and download them again whenever you need them. - **Works without a WiFi router**: No network available? Turn your phone into a hotspot and connect your PC or Mac to it. Transfers still run locally — no internet needed, no data used. With the Windows app, you can also use a USB cable and USB tethering. - **Any Android, any target**: Send to Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, another Android, or straight to a web browser — all from the same app, using nothing but your local WiFi. ### How it works 1. **Install from Google Play**: Free download. Works on Android 10 and newer. No account, no setup — just open the app. 2. **Connect on the same WiFi**: Make sure your phone and the other device share a WiFi network (or use your phone as a hotspot). Photo Transfer finds them automatically. 3. **Pick files and send**: Browse by album or folder, select as many items as you need, and transfer at full resolution — no compression, metadata preserved. ### Requirements - **Android version**: Android 10 (API 29) or newer - **Download size**: Under 40 MB - **Network**: Local WiFi network, phone hotspot, or USB tethering to the Windows app - **Permissions**: Photos & videos; on Android 17 and later, local network access (listed under Nearby devices). No account or cloud storage required. - **Price**: Free on Google Play. Optional PRO unlock for unlimited transfers, cloud backup, and network drives. - **Languages**: English, German, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### FAQ - **Do I need a Google account to use Photo Transfer on Android?** No. Transfers happen directly between your devices over your local WiFi. The app does not require a Google account, and no photos are uploaded to Google, to us, or to any third party during a transfer. - **Will it work on Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Pixel, and other brands?** Yes. Photo Transfer is a standard Android app and works on any device running Android 10 or newer, regardless of manufacturer. There are no special drivers or manufacturer-specific dependencies. - **Can I save received photos to a microSD card?** Yes, if the card is your phone's main storage. Received photos and videos are saved to the main storage — photos in Pictures, videos in Movies — so they appear in your gallery right away, and on phones that use the microSD card as their main (adoptable) storage, that's the card. If the card is portable storage instead, Photo Transfer can't save to it directly; move the files there afterwards with your phone's Files app. Photos already on a microSD card show up in Photo Transfer, and you can send them like any other. - **Does it work without an internet connection?** Yes. All you need is a local connection between the two devices — usually a shared WiFi network. If there's no WiFi network around, you can enable your phone's hotspot and connect the other device to it — transfers still run locally with no internet used. With the Windows app, you can also connect a USB cable and turn on USB tethering. - **How is Photo Transfer different from sharing through Google Photos or Drive?** Google Photos and Google Drive upload your files to the cloud first. For local transfers, Photo Transfer sends photos directly between devices over WiFi at full quality, without a Google account. Cloud backup is a separate, optional feature. - **Do Live Photos from an iPhone keep their motion on Android?** Yes. With the latest version of Photo Transfer on both phones, Live Photos sent from an iPhone arrive as Motion Photos, which Google Photos and most gallery apps can play. The photo part is saved as a JPG; to receive just the photo instead, turn off Convert Live Photos to Motion Photos in the app's settings. Motion Photos you send to an iPhone arrive there as Live Photos. - **Can I back up Android photos to a NAS?** Yes, with PRO. Photo Transfer connects to network drives over SMB (Windows, Mac, and NAS shared folders) or WebDAV (Nextcloud, NAS, and web servers). Enter your server's address and login once, then send photos to any folder — from the app or the Share menu — or browse the drive and download photos back to your phone. Files go directly between your phone and your server. - **Does the free version have any limits?** Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. - **What file types are supported?** All common photo formats (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, RAW), Motion Photos, and video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, and more). EXIF metadata, GPS location, and timestamps are preserved end-to-end. ### Guides - [Transfer Android to Windows PC](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/135-transfer-android-to-pc) - [Transfer Android to Mac](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/134-transfer-android-to-mac) - [Transfer between two Android phones](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/138-transfer-android-to-android) - [Transfer Android to iPhone or iPad](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/136-transfer-ios-to-android) - [Back up Android photos to Dropbox](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/142-cloud-backup-dropbox) - [Use Photo Transfer from a web browser](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/140-transfer-use-browser) --- ## Mac — https://www.phototransferapp.com/mac/ ### Capabilities - **Mac App Store, signed and sandboxed**: Distributed through Apple's curated store. Sandboxed, notarized, and trusted by Gatekeeper out of the box — no third-party installer, no admin password prompt at install time. - **Drag & drop into Finder**: Drag received photos straight from the app window into any Finder folder, any USB drive, any network share. Drag files in the other direction to send them out. - **Apple Silicon & Intel**: Runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. No Rosetta required on Apple Silicon. - **Save anywhere you want**: Pick the destination folder once or per transfer. Received photos land exactly where you choose — not hidden inside an app container you can't find later. - **No cables, no iTunes, no Apple ID**: Your iPhone connects to your Mac over local WiFi, not Lightning or USB-C. Nothing to sync, nothing to sign in to, no Apple ID sharing required between devices. - **Receives from anything**: Works with iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Windows PCs, and any device with a web browser. All over the same local WiFi. ### How it works 1. **Install from the Mac App Store**: Free download. One click from the Mac App Store — Gatekeeper and notarization handled automatically. 2. **Open the app on both devices**: Launch Photo Transfer on your Mac and on the other device. As long as they share a WiFi network, they discover each other automatically. 3. **Transfer at full quality**: Send or receive photos and videos at their original resolution. EXIF, GPS, Live Photo data, and RAW information all preserved end-to-end. ### Requirements - **macOS version**: macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later - **Architecture**: Apple Silicon and Intel Macs - **Network**: Local WiFi network shared with the other device - **Permissions**: Local Network access — no account, no cloud storage required - **Price**: Free on the Mac App Store. Optional PRO unlock for unlimited transfers and cloud backup. - **Languages**: English Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### FAQ - **Do I need iTunes or a cable to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac?** No. Photo Transfer replaces the iTunes / Finder sync workflow entirely. Your iPhone and Mac communicate over local WiFi — no Lightning or USB-C cable, no iTunes or Finder involvement, no Apple ID sign-in required. - **Does it run natively on Apple Silicon?** Yes. Photo Transfer runs directly on Apple Silicon and Intel chips — no Rosetta translation required. - **Can I drag photos from the app into a Finder folder?** Yes. Drag from the Photo Transfer window straight into any Finder folder, the Desktop, an external drive, or a network share. Dragging the other way — from Finder into Photo Transfer — lets you send files back out to a phone or tablet. - **Does it work with my iPhone's iCloud Photos?** Yes. If a photo is stored optimized in iCloud and only a preview is on your iPhone, Photo Transfer asks iOS to download the original before sending. The transfer itself stays local over WiFi. - **How is this different from AirDrop?** AirDrop is great for small ad-hoc shares between Apple devices. Photo Transfer is built for larger, structured workflows — whole albums, thousands of photos, with progress, destination folder control, and support for Android, Windows, and web browsers (not just Apple devices). It also preserves EXIF and GPS consistently, which AirDrop can strip in certain workflows. - **Does the free version have any limits?** Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### Guides - [Transfer iPhone photos to Mac](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/132-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-mac) - [Transfer iPad photos to Mac](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/132-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-mac) - [Transfer Android photos to Mac](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/134-transfer-android-to-mac) - [Send photos from Mac to iPhone or Android](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/139-transfer-mac-or-pc-to-phone) - [Back up phone photos to Dropbox](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/142-cloud-backup-dropbox) - [Use Photo Transfer from a web browser](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/140-transfer-use-browser) --- ## Windows — https://www.phototransferapp.com/win/ ### Capabilities - **No iTunes, no MTP drivers**: Over WiFi, just install Photo Transfer — no iTunes, no Apple Mobile Device Support, no MTP drivers. Prefer a cable? iPhone and iPad connect over USB with Apple's free Apple Devices app; Android phones use USB tethering. - **Trusted Microsoft Store app**: Distributed through the Microsoft Store: certified by Microsoft, code-signed, and updated automatically. It installs without admin rights, and SmartScreen shows no unknown-publisher warnings. - **Windows 10 and 11**: Runs on Windows 10 (version 1809 and later) and Windows 11, on PCs with Intel or AMD (x64) processors. - **Save to any folder**: Pick your Pictures folder, OneDrive, an external drive, a network share — wherever you want received photos to land. No hidden app cache you have to hunt for later. - **WiFi or USB cable**: Transfer over your local WiFi, or plug your phone in with a USB cable when there's no shared network. Either way, photos go straight to your PC — nothing is uploaded to our servers. - **Works with every phone**: iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets — all transfer to your Windows PC the same way. One workflow, no matter which phone the photos are coming from. ### How it works 1. **Install from the Microsoft Store**: Free download. One click from the Microsoft Store — no admin rights, no SmartScreen warnings, no cleanup if you change your mind. 2. **Open the app on your phone and PC**: Launch Photo Transfer on both devices. On the same WiFi network they find each other automatically — no pairing, no codes. No shared network? Connect them with a USB cable. 3. **Pick photos and receive**: Select photos and videos on your phone, choose a folder on your PC, and transfer at full resolution. EXIF, GPS, and timestamps all preserved. ### Requirements - **Windows version**: Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) and Windows 11 - **Architecture**: x64 (Intel and AMD processors) - **Network**: Local WiFi network shared with the phone, or a USB cable (iPhone and iPad need the free Apple Devices app; Android uses USB tethering) - **Permissions**: Local Network access — no account, no cloud storage required - **Price**: Free on the Microsoft Store, with nothing to buy on the PC. PRO, bought in the phone app, also removes the batch limit for transfers with your PC. - **Languages**: English Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### FAQ - **Do I need iTunes to transfer iPhone photos to my PC?** No. Over WiFi, Photo Transfer doesn't use iTunes or any Apple software on the PC: your iPhone runs a local server and Windows connects to it. If you'd rather use a USB cable, install Apple's free Apple Devices app from the Microsoft Store — it provides the iPhone USB driver Photo Transfer uses. iTunes isn't needed either way. - **Can I transfer over a USB cable instead of WiFi?** Yes. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable and keep Photo Transfer open on it. iPhone and iPad need the free Apple Devices app on the PC; on Android, turn on USB tethering. Your phone then shows up in the Windows app, marked as USB. USB works on the free plan too. - **Does it work on Windows 10?** Yes. Photo Transfer runs on Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) and Windows 11. If your Windows 10 has received updates in the last few years, you're covered. - **Does it work on ARM Windows devices like the Surface Pro X?** Photo Transfer for Windows is built for x64 PCs with Intel or AMD processors; there is no ARM64 version yet. Windows 11 on ARM can run many x64 apps through its built-in emulation, so it may work on ARM-based PCs, but we can't guarantee it. - **Where do my photos go after a transfer?** Wherever you tell them to go. Pick any folder on your PC — Pictures, Desktop, OneDrive, an external drive, a network share — and received photos land there. There's no hidden app container or cache to dig through later. - **How is this different from Phone Link (Your Phone)?** Phone Link connects Windows PCs with supported Android phones and iPhones; its available features depend on your phone and Windows version. Photo Transfer focuses on sending full-resolution photos and videos between iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and Windows over local WiFi, without a Photo Transfer account. Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. - **Is the Microsoft Store version safe and auto-updated?** Yes. Microsoft certifies the app before it's listed, the Store verifies its signature when installing, and updates arrive automatically. It installs without admin prompts or SmartScreen warnings, and uninstalling removes the app and its settings. - **Does the free version have any limits?** Free: up to 5 photos or videos per batch. PRO: unlimited items per batch. Full resolution in both. ### Guides - [Transfer iPhone photos to Windows PC](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/133-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-pc) - [Transfer iPad photos to Windows PC](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/133-transfer-iphone-or-ipad-to-pc) - [Transfer Android photos to Windows PC](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/135-transfer-android-to-pc) - [Send photos from PC to iPhone or Android](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/139-transfer-mac-or-pc-to-phone) - [Back up phone photos to Dropbox](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/142-cloud-backup-dropbox) - [Use Photo Transfer from a web browser](https://help.phototransferapp.com/article/140-transfer-use-browser)