Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using ShareIt

There are many different ways and tools to transfer files back and forth between Mac and iOS devices, AirDrop, iCloud, iTunes, Email, Bluetooth, etc. ShareIt is one of the easiest way you can find to transfer files from your Mac to your iOS device or vice versa. Unlike other iOS file transfer app, this one is free to download and use on all supported devices and platforms, Android, iOS, Mac, Windows. We have demonstrated how you can transfer files between mobile phones and PC over Wi-Fi using this free tool. Today, we will see how it can help us copy files between a Macbook and an iPhone.

Download the free file transfer app

This is a free file transfer tool with ads. Get it on to both your Mac and iPhone before we proceed.

Connect Mac and iPhone to the same Wi-Fi

Your devices need to be connected to the same network. The file transfer happens within your local network, thus internet connection is not required. No files will be uploaded to a cloud service.

Share files between Mac and iPhone

Launch the file transfer app on your Mac, a QR code will be displayed at its home screen. Launch the file transfer app on your iPhone. Tap the Menu button at the top left section to expand the side menu and choose Connect to PC/Mac from there.

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Tap Scan to Connect, point your iPhone camera toward the QR code displayed in the file transfer app on Mac computer to connect. To send files from Mac to iPhone, simply drag and drop and files from Mac hard drive to the transfer app on Mac.

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To copy documents from iPhone to Mac, tap Send button at the screen bottom of the transfer app on iPhone. Open the File, Photo, Contact or More tab to select photos, videos, music, contacts and other files on iPhone and send them to Mac.

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