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How to transfer files from an iPhone to a Windows PC

By the WispFile team · Updated 24 September 2026

To transfer files from iPhone to Windows PC without a cable, open WispFile in the browser on the iPhone side, share the link, and open it on the Windows PC side. The files go directly between the two devices, encrypted, with nothing to install and nothing stored in the cloud.

Key facts

  • Send from: Safari on iPhone.
  • Receive on: Chrome or Edge on the PC.
  • Files land in: Your chosen folder on the PC.
  • Status: In testing: Safari on iPhone is not yet through our test matrix. The PC side is verified in Chromium.

Step by step: iPhone to Windows PC

  1. On the iPhone, open wispfile.com and tap Photos or Browse files.
  2. Tap Get transfer link and message or email it to the PC.
  3. On the PC, open the link in Chrome or Edge and press Download all.
  4. Keep the iPhone on WispFile with the screen on until the PC has everything.

What to watch for

  • iPhone videos are often HEVC (H.265). Windows may need the free HEVC extension to play them; the files themselves arrive intact.
  • iOS pauses the tab when you leave it; come back and the transfer continues.

Tested status

In testing: Safari on iPhone is not yet through our test matrix. The PC side is verified in Chromium.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything on the iPhone or the Windows PC?

No. Both sides use a web browser. No app, no drivers, no account.

Do the iPhone and the Windows PC need to be on the same network?

No. The transfer works across networks and countries; on the same network it is simply faster. Some office and mobile networks block direct connections; switching one side to another network usually helps.

Send it directly now

Open WispFile, add your files and share the link. No account, nothing uploaded, nothing stored. Free.

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