Is there really no file size limit? How does this compare to WeTransfer?

Unlike WeTransfer which caps free transfers at 2GB and charges $12/month for larger files, ButterShare has zero file size limits. Files stream directly between your device and the recipient's device with 100% privacy. Because zero bytes are stored on a cloud server, you can send 10GB, 50GB, 100GB, or even larger folders without paying a dime.

Do my files ever get uploaded to your servers?

Never. There is no cloud storage, no database caching, and no file hosting. Our connection broker is only used for a split-second handshake to connect the two browsers. Once the direct connection is open, bytes stream strictly device to device. Zero bytes are ever retained anywhere.

How secure is the transfer? Can anyone intercept my files?

ButterShare uses an encrypted browser connection between the paired devices. File bytes do not sit on ButterShare cloud storage, and the room server only helps the two devices find each other.

Does the recipient need to install an app or sign up?

No. The recipient simply visits ButterShare and enters your 6-character room code (or clicks your share link). The transfer initiates immediately inside their standard web browser on any phone, tablet, or computer. No accounts, no passwords, no app installs.

Can I transfer files wirelessly between any device (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)?

Yes, exactly. ButterShare brings seamless, wireless device-to-device file transfer to every operating system. You can send files directly between iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux with zero cables, app installs, or cloud middleman.

Can I transfer whole folders without zipping them first?

Yes. Drag and drop any folder into ButterShare. It is automatically packaged in your browser and transferred intact with its full folder directory structure preserved.

What happens if someone closes their browser tab during a transfer?

Because files stream directly between devices in real time, both browser tabs must stay open until the transfer completes. If a connection drops, ButterShare alerts you immediately with instant reconnection options. Your original files never leave your device.

Why is ButterShare completely free? What's the catch?

Because ButterShare does not host or store your files on expensive cloud servers (like AWS or Google Cloud), our operating costs are negligible. We don't have massive storage bills to pay, so we never need to charge you subscription fees or limit your file sizes.

Can Android devices use AirDrop?

Apple restricts native AirDrop to iOS and macOS devices. ButterShare provides an AirDrop-like experience for Android that works across all platforms in your browser with zero installation.

Can I AirDrop from Android to Mac?

Yes! Open ButterShare on both Android and Mac, connect via QR code or 6-character code, and stream files directly over your Wi-Fi network without USB cables or Android File Transfer.

AirDrop for Android (No App, Works with Mac, PC & iOS)

Why ButterShare

A Simpler, Faster Way to Transfer Files

Android's Quick Share works well between Android phones, but sharing with a Mac, Windows PC, or iPhone remains a frustrating mess of cables, cloud drives, and failing MTP drivers. ButterShare gives Android users true universal AirDrop capability directly in their mobile browser.

Direct Browser Transfer

Encrypted Browser Transfer

Pure direct Architecture

Engineered for Maximum Speed & Privacy

No cloud storage middleman. Direct browser-to-browser streaming.

Universal Cross-OS AirDrop

Send files from Android to iPhone, Mac, Windows, Linux, or another Android seamlessly.

No App Installation

Runs in Chrome, Firefox, or Samsung Internet without APK or Google Play downloads.

Full Quality Media

Send 4K 60fps video clips and RAW photos without messaging app compression.

Encrypted Browser Transfer

Transfers use encrypted browser connections directly between browsers.

Streamlined 3-Step Flow

How to AirDrop from Android in 3 Steps

Start transferring in seconds with zero software installation.

01Step 1

Choose Files on Android

Open buttershare.com in your mobile browser and select files.

02Step 2

Connect with Receiver

Scan the room QR code with the receiver device or enter the room code.

03Step 3

Stream Wirelessly

Files transfer directly over local Wi-Fi or internet with instant save.

How ButterShare Compares as AirDrop for Android

Honest comparison of limits, speeds, and privacy.

Key Features	ButterShare Direct	Native Sharing Tools
Works with Mac & Windows	Yes (cross-platform)	Quick Share: Windows only (No Mac)
Works with iPhone / iOS	Yes (in browser)	Native AirDrop: No Android support
App Installation Required	No (100% web-based)	Third-party apps: Required on both sides

Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything you need to know about airdrop for android, transfer limits, and privacy.

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No 2GB File Limits

100% Private (0 Bytes Stored)

Every Device & Browser

AirDrop for Android,Share anything. No limits.

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A Simpler, Faster Way to Transfer Files

Engineered for Maximum Speed & Privacy

Universal Cross-OS AirDrop

No App Installation

Full Quality Media

Encrypted Browser Transfer

How to AirDrop from Android in 3 Steps

Choose Files on Android

Connect with Receiver

Stream Wirelessly

How ButterShare Compares as AirDrop for Android

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