0If you use an iPhone, and your friends use an Android device, you've probably wondered, "how can I send photos from iPhone to Android?" Indeed, sending images from a device with one operating system to another can be more challenging than usual. For example, you can't send information via Bluetooth.
But don't worry—even if your iPhone isn't compatible with Android via Bluetooth (just like Android doesn't support AirDrop), you can still easily send photos using apps that work similarly. We'll tell you about a few simple methods that will help you send an image from iPhone to Android.
Using the Send Anywhere and Snapdrop Apps
The Send Anywhere app makes sending photos via Wi-Fi so easy that you'll forget you're not using Bluetooth or AirDrop. To begin with, make sure both devices are connected to the same wireless network.
- Install Send Anywhere on both your iPhone and Android. You can get the app from the App Store and Play Store.
- Open the app on your iPhone. After installation, you'll find its white and pink icon with an arrow on the main screen or in a recently added folder in the app library. When you launch it for the first time, grant the app permission to access your photo library.
- Tap Send. The button is located in the bottom left corner. This will take you to the "Photos" tab of the app, where you'll see all the photos stored on your phone.
- Touch one or more photos. If desired, you can send just one photo or tap as many photos as you want to send.
- When you tap on the photos, you'll see the total transfer size on the tile at the bottom of the screen.
- Press the Send button. This will display a QR code and a 6-digit PIN code.
Afterward, open the app on your Android device. Enter the code from the iPhone or scan the QR code. Press Receive, and the selected photos will now be transferred to Android.
Another way to send iPhone pictures to Android is to use the Snapdrop app, which also functions as a Bluetooth and AirDrop alternative over Wi-Fi. Before you start, ensure that both devices are connected to the same wireless network.
Install the Snapdrop app on both phones. Open it and grant permission to access your photos and files. The program's interface and operation are very similar to AirDrop, so you'll easily figure out how to send pictures from iPhone to Android. Moreover, this method allows you to transfer data between your phone and PC or vice versa.
After that, open the application on your Android gadget. Enter the code from your iPhone or scan the QR. Click Get and the selected photos will now be transferred to Android.
Using Email or Messenger
Since your iPhone doesn't support file transfer via Bluetooth, and Android can't receive photos sent through the air, one alternative is to send photos over the Internet. It's not exactly like Bluetooth, but it's a great option if both you and the Android user can't connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
How to send photos from an iPhone to an Android?
- Open the album from which you want to send photos. You can go to the "Albums" tab to view your albums or to the "Library" tab and select "All Photos" to view your entire photo library.
- Tap Select in the upper right corner. This allows you to choose multiple photos instead of just one.
- Touch the photos you want to send. When you tap on the photos, you'll see the number of selected photos updating at the bottom of the screen.
- Touch the share icon. It's located in the lower-left corner of your screen. A list of sharing options will appear.
- Choose the platform for sending. You can select Messages to attach photos to a text message, Mail (or your preferred email app) to attach them to an email, or use a messaging app in a social network, such as WhatsApp.
- Send a message to the Android user. You can choose their name, phone number, email address, or username from the contacts list in the selected app or enter it manually, depending on the app you're using. After sending, the Android user will receive the photos via text message, email, or the messaging app and can save them on their device.
Drawback of these transfer methods: If you're not connected to Wi-Fi at all, sending photos may count against your data plan. Also, it may be challenging to attach very high-quality or a large number of photos to an email.
Cloud Services
This is another simple way to send a pic from iPhone to Android. You can use any cloud service, whether it's from Google, Apple, or a third-party. The process is also quite straightforward:
- Install the cloud service on your phone and register for an account.
- Enable backup in the settings and initiate the backup process.
- Wait for the process to complete and log in to the same account on your new phone.
This method is very good if you need to transfer a very large number of photos without loss of quality or the entire storage when, for example, you decide to switch to a phone with a different operating system.
If you only need to transfer a few pictures, you can create a separate album in the cloud and use link sharing to send it to the person you want to share the photos with.
Using a PC and Special Software
There are many methods to transfer photos from an iPhone to an Android. However, none of the previously mentioned options stands out due to particular functionality. All methods suffer from some common problems:
- Partial transfer - only a limited amount of data undergoes transportation.
- Lack of user comfort - individuals have to spend time on unnecessary and frankly tedious actions.
- Insufficient protection - there is no guarantee that personal information won't leak into the public domain.
Therefore, many people prefer to use professional and specialized software to address these challenges. One such solution is often MobileTrans, a product developed by Wondershare. The application seamlessly interacts with various file types, including high-quality photos without a compression, videos, and text messages, enabling their transfer with just a few clicks. To accomplish this, follow these steps:
- Visit the Wondershare company website and download MobileTrans for your Windows or macOS computer.
- Launch the program in normal mode from your desktop and select the "Phone Transfer" tab.
- Click on the "Phone Transfer" category, ensuring you have connected both devices to your computer or laptop using USB ports.
- Specify which items you want to transfer and click the "Start" button.
The entire operation will be carried out automatically - the program will complete the process in just a few minutes and notify you of the success.
Summary
These simple actions using data migration tools will help you easily and quickly send photos from iPhone to Android phone. Now you can effortlessly share pictures with friends or seamlessly switch phones to a device with a different operating system.
