The rigidity of Apple’s ecosystem does not allow for fluid and seamless file sharing with Android devices. iPhones have AirDrop and Android devices have Nearby Share, but cross-platform sharing still requires jumping through some hoops. Hoping for any resolution in the near future would be wishful thinking. But, for the time being, here are the top 4 ways to send pictures from Android to iPhone.
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Sending pictures from Android to iPhone: Which method is the best for you?
There are numerous ways to share images across different platforms. Your choice of method should depend upon the volume of images you are sending, the quality of images sent to the other device, the speed of transfer, and ease of access. Here’s how you can decide which method is best for you.
For high-quality image transfer: For a majority of users, restoring the image quality is the biggest priority while transferring them between two devices. This rules out using third-party messengers. While you can still use online cloud storage for the task, it can take a fair bit of time if you are transferring an entire batch of images. Not to mention, it will take time to download all the images on the iPhone as well. To cut down on time, use a WiFi transfer interface like Xender, Send Anywhere, or Feem to send pictures from your Android phone to an iPhone. You will be able to send dozens of images without any compression within seconds.
For social media uploads: If you only need to send a couple of images to your friend, primarily for posting on social media, using a third-party messenger is the best option you have. Since social media platforms compress images anyway, a slight loss in quality while transferring them won’t hurt. Luckily, most instant messaging apps allow HD image sharing. No other method can match the accessibility provided by IM apps.
For transferring all the images on your device: If you’re permanently switching to an iPhone, it is best you use the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android phone to transfer all your images. Apart from images, this app can also transfer your WhatsApp chats, apps, files, and other data. The only catch is that it can only be used while setting up your iPhone.
Use WhatsApp (Or any other instant messenger)
The easiest, most accessible way to send pictures from an Android phone to an iPhone is via WhatsApp or any other instant messaging app. The Meta-owned instant messaging app recently incorporated HD image sharing in its platform. However, this feature is not turned on by default. You will need to tap the HD icon at the top of the image preview page. Even though HD images on WhatsApp demand a higher storage space, they still go through some compression in the process. This isn’t a significant issue if your main purpose is to upload the images on social media platforms.
Use Google Drive
One of the glaring problems of sharing images via IM apps is image compression. To bypass this issue use a cloud storage service instead. Google Drive is the most accessible online storage service to use if you’re an Android user. Since you already have a Google account, simply launch the Drive app from the Google folder in your device and start uploading the images you want to transfer. Once you’re done, share the folder with the iPhone user. If the iPhone belongs to you, simply install the Google Drive app from the App Store and log in using your Google account. All your shared images will be there, without any loss in quality.
Use Feem
Feem is a great file-sharing interface that works 50 times faster than Bluetooth-sharing. The best part of using Feem is that you don’t have to rely on an active internet connection to send pictures from an Android phone to an iPhone. Once both devices are connected to a common WiFi network, Feem will send images and files at a blazing speed. Don’t have access to WiFi? Feem also works on a mobile hotspot!
Use the Move to iOS app
The methods mentioned above work great for sending a batch of pictures from an Android phone to an iPhone. But what if you are switching to an iPhone permanently and want to restore all your images on the new device? Well, the iPhone gives you a native option when you’re setting it up. However, the catch is that it only works when you’re setting up the device. Meaning, that once you skip this option and start using your iPhone, you won’t be able to access it again unless you factory reset your device.
The process is pretty simple. In the Apps & Data page, select Move Data from Android. Enter the code in the Move to iOS app on your Android phone. Select photos from the list of content that you want to transfer. The images will be transferred from your Android phone to your iPhone over a WiFi hotspot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I send a picture from an Android phone to an iPhone?
You can send pictures from Android to iPhone through a messaging app, online cloud service, or a WiFi transfer interface.
How do I send an image over 16MP on WhatsApp?
Since WhatsApp uses native compression to send images, the image size will be reduced to an acceptable level. However, if you don’t want this, you can send the image as a document. WhatsApp lets you send files up to 2GB in size.
How do I transfer all my images from an Android phone to my new iPhone?
If you’re switching to an iPhone, you can transfer all your apps, data, and images from the ‘Apps & Data’ page. This will require downloading the Move to iOS app on your Android phone.
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Conclusion
These are the top 4 ways to send pictures from an Android phone to an iPhone. This process isn’t as tiresome and convoluted as it used to be, now that cloud-sharing services are super accessible to the average smartphone user. Even if you don’t want to use Google Drive, platforms like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Koofr can facilitate seamless sharing across platforms.
