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Best Free Photo Transfer Apps

227+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free photo transfer apps. We benchmark 227+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Free Photo Transfer

Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi#1

Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi by Mobileware Studio SL

Share and sync photos & videos
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😐(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily send and share photos and videos wirelessly over WiFi. This app facilitates quick backups and transfers between iOS devices and computers without needing cables. It preserves full resolution and metadata, offering a secure and convenient way to manage your media.

What We Love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • ⚡️ Fast and efficient transfers
  • 📂 Preserves album structure
  • 🔍 Allows selective photo/video transfer

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid version for full functionality
  • 🔍 Limited to 100 photos per transfer in free version
  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
Xender: Transfer, Share Files#2

Xender: Transfer, Share Files by Xender (HK) Limited

File Sharing,Share Music,Video
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(17K ratings)
FreeAds
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Instantly share files, photos, videos, and music between devices without needing an internet connection or USB cable. This app offers lightning-fast transfers across different platforms, including phones and computers, with a built-in music player and file manager.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfer
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like music player
  • 🚀 Reliable app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup#3

Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup by Dropbox, Inc.

File Transfer & Photo Drive
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(851K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Productivity
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Securely store, sync, and share your files and photos across all your devices. Easily upload, access, and send documents, videos, and more from anywhere, even offline. Offers robust backup and recovery features for peace of mind.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable cloud storage
  • 🔒 Secure file sharing
  • 📁 Convenient file management
  • 💻 Cross-device accessibility

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔍 Confusing file navigation
  • ⚠️ Unreliable upload/sync

More Free Photo Transfer apps to explore

4
PhotoSync – transfer photos
PhotoSync – transfer photos
PhotoSync – transfer photos
Backup to computer, NAS, cloud
Free

Effortlessly transfer and back up unlimited photos and videos in full resolution across devices, computers, NAS, and cloud services. Organize files automatically and maintain all metadata. Enjoy independence from cloud storage and iTunes.

Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)Unlimited full-resolution photo/video transferDirect Wi-Fi transfers (no internet/cloud needed)
📷 Photo & Video
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Simple Transfer - Photo+Video
Simple Transfer - Photo+Video
Simple Transfer - Photo+Video
Copy, Sync and Backup Photos
Free

Easily transfer photos and large videos to your computer via WiFi or USB. Convert HEIC to JPG, HEVC to MOV/MP4, and Live Photos to videos. Offers optional automatic deletion of transferred files to free up device space.

Transfer photos and videos via WiFi or USBConvert HEIC to JPGConvert HEVC to MOV/MP4
📷 Photo & Video
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
6
WeTransfer: Transfer Files
WeTransfer: Transfer Files
WeTransfer: Transfer Files
Share Content, Data, & Photos
Free

Easily send and receive large files up to 200 GB. Share photos and videos in their original format, preserving metadata. Manage transfers, receive notifications for uploads and downloads, and access files sent from your computer directly from your phone.

Send large files up to 200 GBShare photos/videos in original formatPreserve EXIF metadata
📊 Productivity
(74K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Copy My Data - Smart Transfer
Copy My Data - Smart Transfer
Copy My Data - Smart Transfer
Move & Share Phone Contacts
Free

Easily move and share contacts, calendar entries, and photos between devices over WiFi. This app guides you through a simple process to transfer data between different operating systems or devices with the same OS.

Transfer contactsTransfer calendar entriesTransfer photos
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Send Anywhere - File Transfer
Send Anywhere - File Transfer
Send Anywhere - File Transfer
Share files, Play MP3 & Videos
Free

Easily share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, to any device without registration. Utilize a 6-digit key, shareable links, or direct device notifications for instant, unlimited transfers. Play music and videos directly within the app.

Unlimited file sharing6-digit key transferShareable links (48-hour validity)
📊 Productivity
(55K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Verizon Content Transfer
Verizon Content Transfer
Verizon Content Transfer
by Verizon Wireless
Free

Effortlessly move your contacts, photos, videos, messages, and more between phones without wires or extra equipment. Simply scan a QR code to initiate the transfer and track its progress.

Transfer contacts, photos, videos, messages, calendars, remindersWireless data transferQR code scanning for transfer initiation
🔧 Utilities
(32K)
free
10
Photo Transfer WiFi
Photo Transfer WiFi
Photo Transfer WiFi
Send Photos and Videos
Free

Wirelessly transfer photos and HD videos between your Apple devices and computers on the same local network. Easily back up your camera roll or share media without needing external servers.

Wireless photo and video transferTransfer between iDevices and computersFull resolution photos and HD videos
📊 Productivity
(152)
free
11
File Transfer App
File Transfer App
File Transfer App
Share files via WiFi, Play MP3
Free

Easily share files between your iPhone, iPad, computer, and other devices over WiFi. Transfer photos, videos, and documents without needing to install anything on the receiving device. Manage your files, create ZIP archives, and even play music with an embedded player.

WiFi file sharingWeb browser accessDirect iOS to iOS transfer
📊 Productivity
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Google Photos: Backup & Edit
Google Photos: Backup & Edit
Google Photos: Backup & Edit
Smart Photo and Video Storage
Free

This app serves as a central hub for all your photos and videos, offering AI-powered editing, effortless organization, and secure cloud storage. It allows you to easily search, relive, and share your memories, while also freeing up space on your device.

15 GB cloud storageAI-powered editing toolsNatural language search
📷 Photo & Video
(1.4M)
free with in-app purchases
13
Smart Transfer App
Smart Transfer App
Smart Transfer App
Copy Contacts, Photos & Videos
Free

Easily transfer contacts, photos, videos, and more between devices without compromising quality. This free app offers fast, cross-platform data migration over Wi-Fi or hotspot, with features to manage and declutter your phone's storage.

Cross-platform content transferFast Wi-Fi/hotspot data migrationTransfer contacts, photos, videos, music
🔧 Utilities
(273)
freemium
14
WiFi Album Photo Transfer App
WiFi Album Photo Transfer App
WiFi Album Photo Transfer App
Photo Video Backup Utility App
Free

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos between your iOS devices and computers over your local Wi-Fi network. No cables or extra software are needed. Upload and download files in full resolution directly between devices and your PC or Mac.

Wireless photo and video transferDevice to device transferDevice to computer transfer
📷 Photo & Video
(251)
paid
15
USB Photo Transfer
USB Photo Transfer
USB Photo Transfer
by Kenny Timmer
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Photo Album Private Manager
Photo Album Private Manager
Photo Album Private Manager
Most Private Photo Manager
Free

Securely manage your photos and videos with advanced privacy features. Organize, create slideshows, and sync across devices with end-to-end encryption. Protect your memories with multi-layered security and intruder alerts.

Customizable passcode and biometric loginInvisible mode for private albumsIntruder break-in reports
📷 Photo & Video
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Simple Photo Transfer to PC
Simple Photo Transfer to PC
Simple Photo Transfer to PC
Wi-Fi Photo sync File Transfer
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
18
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files
Clean,Compress And Protect
Free

Easily share files, photos, and videos across devices at high speeds without using mobile data. This app also offers tools to clean your phone, manage files, compress videos, and clone your device to a new one.

Fast file sharingData-free transfersCross-platform compatibility
📊 Productivity
(147K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Photo Transfer - Wireless/Wifi
Photo Transfer - Wireless/Wifi
Photo Transfer - Wireless/Wifi
Transfer pictures & videos
Free

Wirelessly transfer and back up photos and videos between your iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi. This app offers a simple, fast, and secure solution without needing cables or cloud services. Your media is transferred directly between devices, ensuring privacy and original quality.

Wireless photo and video transferTransfer to PC or MacNo cables or cloud services needed
📷 Photo & Video
(13)
free
20
Swift Photo+ File Transfer App
Swift Photo+ File Transfer App
Swift Photo+ File Transfer App
No.1 Photo Transfer & Sync Too
Free

Effortlessly transfer and sync photos, videos, contacts, and files between devices without cables. This app offers fast, secure, and reliable backups to your computer and group sharing capabilities.

Face-to-face photo and video transferComputer backup for photos and videosTransfer contacts and files
📷 Photo & Video
(283)
freemium