How to use Xender on iPhone, Android, Mac, PC (2026)

🗓️ December 15, 2023, By ✍️ Karly Wood

Did you know that you can transfer files like photos, videos, etc, between an iPhone and an Android, Mac, & PC with the use of Xender? Yes, you heard right! Transferring files between all types of devices has never been easier and faster. Xender on your Apple devices lets you do it quite easily. However, not all users are familiar with the procedure for this. If you’re one of those, then this is a guide for you. Here’s how to use Xender on iPhone to transfer Android, Mac, and PC. So, without any ado, let’s get started!

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The procedure to use Xender varies on different devices; fuss not! We have covered them all in the below article.

Step to Transfer files from iPhone to iPhone using Xender 

Before proceeding to the procedure, ensure that the Xender app is installed on both iPhone peripherals. For that, navigate to the App Store, search for Xender in the search bar, and tap on the Get Button next to it. Atlast, tap Install Button from the confirmation menu. Next, allow all permission to Xender to prevent interruption while transferring the files between the devices. 

Note: Ensure that both your iPhone models are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 

Step 1: Launch the Xender app on both iPhone Models.

Open the Xender App on Both iPhone Models

Step 2: Next, Tap on the Green Transfer Icon on Both iPhone models > Tap on the Send option on the iPhone you want to send data from > Simultaneously, Tap the Receive option on the alternative iPhone.

Tap Transfer Icon Click Send on iPhone Tap the Receive From other iPhone

Step 3: During this ensure to keep your iPhone devices unlocked. On your iPhone device, Tap on your iPhone name to establish a wireless connection between Apple devices.

Connect to Device on iPhone

Step 4: Select the Images, then click on the Image you want to share, and Tap on the Send Button in the Xender App on the iPhone you want to send data from > Received that Image in Image Folder in the Xender App on the other iPhone.

Select File Select Image Tap the Send to transfer iPhone to other iPhone Stored the Images

That’s It!

Step to Transfer files from iPhone to Android using Xender

First thing first, you must download Xender on your iPhone & Android mobile. After that, follow the steps below.

Note: Ensure that both your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 

Step 1: Launch the Xender app on your iPhone & Android device.

Access the Xender App on iPhone & Android Device

Step 2: Tap the Green Transfer Icon on iPhone & Android devices > Next, Tap on the Send Option on your Android Device > Simultaneously, Tap on the Receive option on your iOS Device.

Tap Send on Android Device Tap Receive on iPhone

Step 3: Tap the Turn Off option next to the Turn Off Bluetooth on your Android device > On your iPhone, Select Connect Android.

Click on Connect Android on iPhone Tap the Turn off on Android

Step 4: Scanner Present On your iPhone > QR Code Screen Available on your Android Device.

Tap the Scanner on iPhone Click the QR Code on Android

Step 5: Now, Scan the QR Code on your Android Device > Tap on Join from “Xender.” want to Join a Wi-Fi Network? Pop-up on your iPhone.

Scan the QR Code on Android Tap join From Pop-up Menu on iPhone

Step 6: Last, Select the Images > Click on the Images you want to share and Tap the Send Button from your Android device to your iPhone > Received that Image on your iPhone.

Select Files Tap Send from Android Device Tap the Receive Files on iPhone

Steps to Transfer files from iPhone to Mac or PC

Step 1: Launch the Xender app on your iPhone > Tap on Me from the bottom right corner.

Open Xender Tap on Me from the bottom right corner on iPhone

Step 2: On the next screen, Tap on Connect PC > You will Receive the Address mentioned on your iPhone.

Click on Connect PC Tap the Screen of Address Mentioned on iPhone

Step 3: Access Safari on your Mac and Navigate to the address mentioned on your iPhone.

Open Safari Navigate the Address from iPhone on Mac

Step 4: You will receive this screen of a pop-up on your Mac and iPhone for Connect the Devices.

Enter the Navigate Address See this Screen on Mac

Step 5:  As soon as you do so, you will receive a pop-up on your iPhone saying Permission “address” request connection from their Tap on Accept > Connect the Devices.

From the Prompted Menu, Select Accept Address Mention of PC on iPhone

Step 6: The Xender screen consuming all data of your iPhone will appear on your Mac. You’ll options like Home, Images, Videos, Music, and Documents.

Xender Screen in All the Data of your iPhone Appear on Mac

Step 7: Select the Images folder where you want to share data.

Select any of the one for share the data on Mac

Step 8: Select One of the Images and Click on the Download Icon on it.

Select image tap Download on Mac

Step 9: you will receive this pop-up Screen to Tap the Allow you to Download in the Website Section.

From the Prompted Menu,Tap Allow for Download on Mac

Step 10: Similarly, if you’re going to share data from Mac or Windows to iPhone, click on the Upload Image at the top left corner.

Click on Upload Image on Mac

Step 11: Choose the Download Folder > Select the file > Tap to Upload it.

 Select Download File Select Image Tap Upload on Mac

Final Verdict!

That’s it! This is how you can use your iPhone to transfer files to Android, Mac, and PC. Further, if you find an issue while establishing the connection between devices, we suggest contacting the Xender Support Team. 

Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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