Windows + PC
AirDrop alternative for Windows.
Windows has no native way to take an iPhone or Mac AirDrop. quik.space is the browser-based fix that talks to any platform: drop the file, copy the link, open it on the other side.
iPhone to Windows in 30 seconds.
- 1. On iPhone: open Safari, go to quik.space, tap the drop zone, pick the photo or file. Tap Copy on the share link.
- 2. On Windows: paste the link into Edge or Chrome. Click Download.
- 3. Done. The file lives at the link for 72 hours, then disappears. No login, no app, no Microsoft account, no Apple ID.
vs. other options on Windows.
| Option | iPhone / Mac | No install | Works over internet |
|---|---|---|---|
| quik.space | yes | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Nearby Share | no | yes | no (local only) |
| Snapdrop / PairDrop | yes | yes | no (local only) |
| Send Anywhere | yes | no (app) | yes |
| AirDrop via Mac proxy | yes | no | no |
FAQ
Is there a Windows equivalent to AirDrop?
Not natively. Windows has 'Nearby Share' (formerly Nearby Sharing) which works PC-to-PC and PC-to-Android over local Wi-Fi, but nothing that talks to an iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac. quik.space covers that gap from any browser.
Does Windows have something like AirDrop?
It has Nearby Sharing for same-network Windows-to-Windows and Windows-to-Android. There's no first-party Microsoft path to Apple devices. Most users either email files to themselves (login friction) or plug in a USB. quik.space is the no-friction third path.
How do I share files from iPhone to Windows using AirDrop alternative?
Open quik.space in Safari on the iPhone. Tap the screen, pick the file from your camera roll or Files. Tap copy on the share link. Open the link in Edge or Chrome on the Windows machine. Click Download. The file is in your Downloads folder.
What's the safest AirDrop alternative for Windows?
quik.space if you want minimum surface area: the file transits over HTTPS, lives at an unguessable 8-character URL, and disappears in 72 hours. Pay $1 to lock it with a passcode if you want the URL to be useless on its own. No app installed on the Windows machine, no extension, no driver.
Are there free AirDrop apps for PC?
Snapdrop, PairDrop, LocalSend, and HyperWave are all free but require both devices on the same local network. SHAREit and Send Anywhere have free tiers but require apps on both ends. quik.space is browser-only, no install, and works over any internet connection — not just local Wi-Fi.