What is AirDrop and how does it work? – Knowligent
What is AirDrop and how does it work?

What is AirDrop and how does it work?

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This article explains AirDrop and how to use it. Instructions apply to devices running iOS 7 and later, iPadOS, and OS X Mountain Lion (10.7) and later.

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AirDrop is a feature in iOS and macOS that allows physically closed Mac and iOS devices to wirelessly share files with each other with minimal fuss. The name essentially means sending or "dropping" files over the air from one device to another.

It uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transmit the files via a patented, short-range wireless communication process. These can be text, images, or other types of files such as playlists and locations. There are no file size restrictions for the file.

You can share data between different operating systems (for example, iOS to macOS) or between devices that use the same operating system (for example, iOS to iOS).