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Photos & Files

Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC Without a Cable

Send photos, videos and files from the Photos share sheet straight to your Windows PC: no cable, no iTunes, no cloud upload.

Read the photo transfer guide

Tool Roundup

5 Best AirDrop Alternatives for Windows (2026)

Compare WinSend, LocalSend, Snapdrop, Feem, and Send Anywhere to find the right iPhone-to-Windows file transfer tool.

Compare AirDrop Alternatives for Windows

Phone Link

Phone Link for iPhone: What Works and What Doesn't

Calls, texts and file sharing with Microsoft Phone Link, what it can't do on iPhone, and how to set it up.

Read the Phone Link guide

Intel Unison

Intel Unison Is Discontinued: Best Alternatives

What happened to Intel Unison, and what now replaces its files, photos, messages and calls between iPhone and PC.

Read the Intel Unison guide

Comparison

WinSend vs LocalSend

Share sheet integration vs open-source flexibility — an honest look at which AirDrop alternative fits your iPhone & Windows workflow.

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Comparison

WinSend vs Snapdrop

Why Snapdrop keeps failing to find your devices, and when a native app is the more reliable Snapdrop alternative.

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Comparison

WinSend vs Send Anywhere

Compare local file transfer and remote file sharing, including WinSend’s separate text-only cloud clipboard.

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Shortcuts Tutorial

How to Copy from iPhone and Paste on Windows

Copy on iPhone and paste on Windows over the same Wi-Fi with Shortcuts or Back Tap—without iCloud or email.

Read the copy and paste guide

Installation Guide

WinSend Installation and Pairing Setup

Includes Windows installation, iPhone installation, permission instructions, auto-pairing and checklist.

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How It Works

How WinSend Works

Explains how WinSend works, why it's closer to seamless transfer, and why this experience suits mixed device scenarios of iPhone and Windows.

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