AirDrop lets you share your photos, videos, websites, locations, and other items wirelessly with other nearby devices (iOS 7 or later). With iOS 8 (or later), you can share with Mac computers with OS X Yosemite (or later). AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in to iCloud using your Apple ID. Transfers are encrypted for security.



Share screen shows photos to select and share along the top. In the next row are images of nearby friends you can share with using AirDrop. The next row shows options for sharing. Other actions, such as Copy, Print, Slideshow, and AirPlay, appear along the bottom



Share an item using AirDrop. Tap the action button, then tap the name of a nearby AirDrop user.


Receive AirDrop items from others. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center. Tap AirDrop, then choose to receive items from Contacts Only or from Everyone. You can accept or decline each request as it arrives.