How to use Airdrop on macOS

How to turn on AirDrop discovery on a Mac and share files from a Finder window

1. Open Finder. Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar at the top of your screen.
2. An AirDrop finder window will open. ...
3. Wait a moment for nearby devices to appear. ...
4. Drag files you want to share into the AirDrop window to share them instantly.

1. Why AirDrop is not working on my Mac?
2. How do I AirDrop from Mac to iPhone?
3. How do I send via AirDrop?
4. How do I import my photos from iPhone to Mac?
5. Why can't I turn on Bluetooth on my Mac?
6. How do I transfer files from iPhone to Mac?
7. How many photos can AirDrop send?
8. Can I AirDrop music from Mac to iPhone?
9. How do I transfer photos from my Mac to my Mac wirelessly?
10. How do I AirDrop a PDF from my Mac to my iPad?

Why AirDrop is not working on my Mac?

If toggling AirDrop itself doesn't get things going, you can escalate to the radios. You need both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for AirDrop to work properly, so try switching them off and then on again to jump-start things. Note: Control Center no longer turns Wi-Fi or Bluetooth completely off.

How do I AirDrop from Mac to iPhone?

Select the document you want to send:

1. On a Mac: If the document is open, choose Share > Send a copy (from the Share menu at the top of the screen), then choose AirDrop. ...
2. On iPhone or iPad: Open the document, tap , tap Share, then tap AirDrop.

How do I send via AirDrop?

Airdrop transfer from iPhone to iPhone

1. Launch Control Center by swiping your finger up from the bottom bezel of your iPhone or iPad.
2. Make sure both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are active.
3. Tap on AirDrop.
4. Choose the Contacts Only or Everyone.
5. Tap Share or .

How do I import my photos from iPhone to Mac?

Move photos from iPhone to Mac using Finder

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable.
2. On the Mac, open a new Finder window.
3. In the sidebar, under your Devices, click on your iPhone.
4. At the top of the window, click Photos.
5. Check the “Sync Photos” box.
6. Choose the app or folder that you want to sync from.

Why can't I turn on Bluetooth on my Mac?

If you don't see the Bluetooth status icon, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.” Click the switch to turn Bluetooth on or off.

How do I transfer files from iPhone to Mac?

Transfer files between iPhone and your Mac

Connect iPhone to your Mac. You can connect using USB, or if you set up Wi-Fi syncing, you can use a Wi-Fi connection. In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPhone. Note: To use the Finder to transfer files, macOS 10.15 or later is required.

How many photos can AirDrop send?

Can I AirDrop 1,000 photos? Theoretically, there's no limit to how many photos you can send using AirDrop. However, your success will depend on how large your files are and how robust the processors on both of your devices are.

Can I AirDrop music from Mac to iPhone?

How to send mp3 file from Mac to iPhone with AirDrop?

1. Download Static Music Player on your iPhone. a. ...
2. Send Mp3 file with AirDrop on Mac. Turn on Wifi and Buletooth on your iPhone to ensure AirDrop can search your iPhone is nearby. ...
3. Accept Mp3 files on your iPhone. a. ...
4. Import your mp3 file(s) to iTunes Library. ...
5. Sync mp3 files with iTunes.

How do I transfer photos from my Mac to my Mac wirelessly?

Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Then click Continue. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk.

How do I AirDrop a PDF from my Mac to my iPad?

Select the document you want to send:

1. On a Mac: If the document is open, choose Share > Send a copy (from the Share menu at the top of the screen), then choose AirDrop. ...
2. On iPhone or iPad: Open the document, tap , tap Share, then tap AirDrop.