Transfer Files from Mac to Android
Send photos, videos, music, and documents directly from your Mac to any Android phone or tablet. Zero apps to install.
Pair Another Device
Scan the QR code with your second device to start sharing files both ways.
Why Mac and Android Are Hard to Connect
If you have ever plugged an Android phone into an Apple Mac with a USB cable, you probably noticed that nothing happens. The Mac does not show the Android phone in Finder, and you cannot drag and drop files like you would on a normal flash drive.
This happens because macOS does not support Android's built-in file connection system. For years, people had to install clunky software or upload files to Google Drive just to move a single video.
iFileSender solves this completely. By using your web browser, you can connect your Mac and Android wirelessly in seconds without installing any software on either device.
How to Transfer Files Between Mac and Android
- Open iFileSender on your Mac: A pairing QR code and 6-letter pairing code appear on your screen.
- Scan on Android: Open your Android camera or Google Lens and scan the QR code to pair both devices.
- Choose files on either device: Drag and drop files from Mac Finder or pick photos and documents on your Android phone.
- Direct transfer: Files stream directly over your local Wi-Fi without uploading to cloud storage.
- Send files back: Once finished, Android can also send photos or downloads back to your Mac without reconnecting.
Send Files Both Ways
Sharing between your Mac and Android phone works in both directions (Mac ↔ Android). Once connected, you can send files from Mac to Android, and your Android phone can immediately send photos, videos, or downloads back to your Mac in the exact same session without needing to pair again.
Supported File Types and Sizes
You can send any type of file between your Mac and Android device:
- High-resolution photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, RAW)
- 4K and 1080p video files (MP4, MOV, MKV)
- Audio and music files (MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A)
- Documents and spreadsheets (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, TXT)
- Large zip archives and software packages (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, APK)
Troubleshooting Common Connection Questions
You can click "Copy Direct Link" on your Mac and send the link to your Android phone, or open iFileSender on Android and enter the 8-character pairing code.
When your Mac and Android are connected to the same home Wi-Fi network, files transfer at local network speeds (often 30 to 80 megabytes per second), much faster than uploading to the cloud.