Do I need the internet to use AnDrop?

No. AnDrop transfers stay on your local Wi‑Fi network; your files are not uploaded to the cloud.

AirDrop‑like transfers from Android to Mac

Install AnDrop on your Android and your Mac, then share via Android’s share menu. Transfers stay on your local Wi‑Fi — no internet, no accounts.

AirDrop is a trademark of Apple Inc. AnDrop is not affiliated with Apple.

AirDrop for Android ↔ Mac

Looking for an AirDrop alternative for Android and macOS? AnDrop works similarly: quick discovery, share from Android, receive on your Mac. You only need to install two apps — one on Android and one on macOS.

Install AnDrop on Android and macOS
Connect both to the same Wi‑Fi
Share from Android’s share menu to your Mac

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Only two installs

No accounts or pairing. Install the two clients and you’re ready to go.

No Internet Needed

Transfers happen over your local network. No cloud, no servers — your files never leave your Wi‑Fi.

Fast & Effortless

Share directly from the Android share sheet. Discovery is automatic — just select your Mac and send.

Private by Design

No accounts, no tracking of what you transfer. Keep your content on your devices and your network.

Send files with the share menu

Open the Android share menu, pick AnDrop, and choose your Mac. That’s it — no pairing or codes.

Photos, videos, documents, and more
Works offline on the same Wi‑Fi
Keeps original quality and filenames

How it works

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Install both apps

Install AnDrop on your Android and Mac. Open the Mac app once to grant permissions.

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Connect to the same Wi‑Fi

Make sure both devices are on the same network. Avoid VPNs or guest networks.

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Share from Android

Choose files, tap share, select AnDrop, and pick your Mac. Done.

FAQ & Troubleshooting

AirDrop itself is Apple‑only. AnDrop gives you a similar experience between Android and macOS: install the two apps, share from Android’s share menu, and receive on your Mac over local Wi‑Fi.

Ensure both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi, the Mac app has been opened once, VPN is disabled, and firewall allows local connections.

Both aim for quick, local transfers. AnDrop works across Android and macOS by installing the two apps; discovery is automatic and you share right from Android’s share menu.

No. Transfers stay on your local network between your devices. AnDrop does not upload your content to any server.

Photos, videos, documents, and most common file types work great. If it’s shareable from Android, it likely works with AnDrop.

Privacy first

AnDrop is built for local transfers. Your files do not pass through external servers, and we don’t track what you send.

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Get AnDrop

Install on your Mac and Android to start sharing in seconds.