The AirDrop alternative that works on every device
AirDrop is great — right up until one of your devices is not made by Apple. The moment a Windows PC, an Android phone, or a Linux laptop enters the picture, AirDrop simply is not an option, and you are back to emailing files to yourself.
Zippit does what AirDrop does — fast, direct file transfer between two devices — but in the browser, on anything. Scan a QR code to pair, drop your files, and they appear on the other device. It even works when the two devices are on different networks, which AirDrop cannot do at all.
The old way
Emailing files to yourself
Attachment size limits, a cluttered inbox, and your files sitting in your email forever. It works, but it is nobody’s favorite workflow.
USB cables and file managers
Finding the right cable, trusting the computer, digging through DCIM folders. Ten minutes of friction for one photo.
Cloud drive round-trips
Upload to a drive, wait for sync, sign in on the other device, download, then remember to delete it later. Five steps where one should do.
How it works
- 01
Open Zippit on one device
Sign in free on your computer — a QR code appears instantly.
- 02
Scan with the other device
Point the phone camera at the code. The devices pair in your browser — no app, no account on the phone.
- 03
Transfer both ways
Drop files on either side. Photos, videos, documents, links, and notes move instantly in both directions.
Why Zippit for this
Every platform, not just Apple
iPhone to Windows. Android to Mac. Tablet to Linux. If it runs a browser, it can send and receive.
No proximity requirement
AirDrop needs the devices within Bluetooth range. Zippit works across the room or across the country.
Nothing to install
AirDrop is built in — and so is your browser. Zippit needs zero downloads on either device.
Auto-cleanup
Every transfer expires after 24 hours. No lingering copies to manage, no storage filling up.
Zippit vs. AirDrop
| Zippit | AirDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Windows & Android | Yes | No — Apple devices only |
| Works across different networks | Yes — any distance | No — requires close proximity |
| Needs an app installed | No — runs in the browser | Built into Apple devices only |
| Send links & notes, not just files | Yes | Limited |
| Files auto-delete | Yes — after 24 hours | N/A (direct transfer) |
| Price | Free | Free (with Apple hardware) |
Common questions
What is the best AirDrop alternative for Windows?
Zippit runs entirely in the browser, so it works on any Windows PC with no app to install. Sign in on the PC, scan the QR code with your phone, and transfer files in both directions — including from iPhones, which otherwise have no AirDrop path to Windows.
Can I AirDrop from iPhone to Android with this?
Yes. Because Zippit pairs devices through the browser instead of Apple’s radios, an iPhone and an Android phone can exchange files directly — something AirDrop can never do.
Do both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network?
No. Unlike AirDrop and local-network sharing tools, Zippit transfers work between any two online devices, even on completely different networks.
Is Zippit really free?
Yes. Sign in free with Google, GitHub, or Apple on your computer; the phone side needs no account at all. Transfers are free and files auto-delete after 24 hours.