How can I send a file from iPhone to Android, or back?
Open Sendaway on the phone that holds the file, select it and generate a temporary pickup code. On the other phone, open Sendaway, choose Receive and enter that code. Download the selected file before expiry; platform-specific formats still need a compatible viewing app.
Send a file between two different phones
1
Select the file
Open Sendaway on the sending device and select the file or prepared bundle.
2
Create the pickup code
Choose the appropriate mode and wait for the transfer to be ready.
3
Receive and save
Open Sendaway on the other device, enter the code, and save the result.
Send a document or photo from one phone to the other
Select the original file in Safari on iPhone or your Android browser. Files available inside a particular app may need to be exported before the browser picker can see them. Create the transfer and wait for the ready screen before giving the code to the other person.
The recipient enters the code on their phone and saves the download. Check the browser’s downloads list, Files on iPhone or the receiving Android file manager. A Cloud sender does not have to stay connected after preparation finishes, but both pages must remain open for a Local transfer.
Check photo, video and app-specific file compatibility
A file can transfer correctly and still need a different viewer on the receiving phone. HEIC, HEVC, RAW camera files and documents from specialist apps are examples where support depends on the software installed. Sendaway moves the selected data and does not convert it into a universal format.
For maximum compatibility, export a suitable copy from the source app before sending. For original-quality delivery, retain the original and tell the recipient which format to expect. Do not replace an original with a screenshot if they need the full-resolution image or an editable document.
The recipient opens Sendaway in a browser and uses the transfer code.
Pick a suitable size allowance
Check the complete selected size against the free or paid transfer limit before starting.
Temporary by design
Cloud pickup expires within 24 hours. Local Transfer requires a live connection between both browsers.
Which transfer method fits this job?
Method
Best for
What to know
Sendaway
Temporary cross-platform handoffs
Browser pickup; no shared account
Messaging app
Existing conversations
Media handling depends on sending mode and app
Shared cloud album
Ongoing photo collections
Account, permissions and storage workflow
Native nearby sharing
Compatible phone models
Support and interoperability vary by device
Common problems and what to try
The item is only in a cloud library
Let the phone download or export it locally before selecting it.
The saved photo will not open
Use a compatible viewer or ask for a separately exported compatible copy.
The browser closes during a live send
Keep both pages open for Local Transfer; choose Cloud if later pickup is needed.
Limits and availability: Free Cloud transfers support up to 500 MB, with 3 free sends per day shared across Cloud and Local. Free Local supports up to 1 GB. Paid Cloud options support up to 10 GB or 50 GB. Cloud transfers expire within 24 hours; collect before expiry and check the saved file before deleting your own copy.
Questions before you transfer
Must both people install Sendaway?
No. Both use the website in their browsers.
Does Sendaway convert HEIC to JPEG?
No. Conversion must happen in a separate app before or after transfer.
Does a transfer move my entire phone backup?
No. Select accessible files; this is not an operating-system or app-data migration tool.