Choose the files
Open Sendaway on either device and select the photos, videos or documents you want to move.
iPhone ↔ Windows
Send files between iPhone and Windows
Move photos, videos and documents across the Apple–Windows divide without installing another app or uploading them to your own cloud drive.
Start this transfer →The short answer: The simplest way to move a file between an iPhone and a Windows PC with Sendaway is to select it in Safari or your Windows browser, create a temporary 6-digit code, then enter that code on the other device. Nothing needs to be installed and the transfer works in either direction.
Three steps
Get a 6-digit code
Sendaway prepares the transfer and gives you a short, one-time pickup code.
Retrieve on the other device
Open Sendaway in the other browser, enter the code and download the files.
Why Sendaway
No cable or iTunes
The transfer runs through the browser, so there is nothing to pair, sync or install first.
Works in either direction
Start on iPhone or Windows. The receiving device only needs a modern browser and the transfer code.
Temporary by design
Cloud transfers are encrypted in your browser and removed after pickup or expiry. Local Transfer can send device to device without cloud file storage.
Compare methods
| Method | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sendaway | A quick one-off handoff | No account or app; use a temporary code |
| iCloud Drive | Keeping Apple files synced | Requires an Apple account and cloud-drive workflow |
| Phone Link | Ongoing phone–PC integration | Requires setup and supported device features |
| USB cable | Offline or repeated bulk copies | Requires the right cable and manual file browsing |
Troubleshooting
The iPhone picker does not show the photo
Save the item to Photos or Files first, then reopen the picker from Sendaway.
The code is rejected
Check all six digits and confirm the transfer has not already been collected or expired after 24 hours.
The Windows download does not start
Open the browser downloads panel and allow downloads from sendaway.co if the browser blocked it.
Limits and availability: Free cloud sends support up to 500 MB. One-time paid cloud transfers are available up to 10 GB or 50 GB. Local Transfer limits depend on the active plan and whether the connection is direct or relayed.
Common questions
Do I need iCloud or an Apple account?
No. Sendaway does not use iCloud and neither person needs a Sendaway account.
Can I send iPhone photos to a Windows PC?
Yes. Choose the photos from the iPhone file picker, create the transfer, then enter its code on the Windows PC.
Does this work from Windows to iPhone too?
Yes. Create the transfer on Windows and retrieve it in Safari or another supported browser on the iPhone.
Why not use Phone Link or iCloud?
Those can be useful for ongoing syncing, but they require platform setup or an account. Sendaway is designed for a quick one-off handoff from a browser.