AirDrop facilitates the quick and easy wireless transfer of files between supported devices using WiFi and Bluetooth. 

Note:

-AirDrop only works when devices are within approximately 10 metres of each other.

-AirDrop has no file size restriction, however larger files will take a longer time. 

Sending File(s) via AirDrop

1. Open Finder.

2. Select Airdrop on the left hand sidebar.

3. Devices which you can AirDrop will appear as icons on this page. Drag the file you wish to share onto the desired device's icon. The list of names which appear are based on their device names.

Note: If you do not see who you want to send it to, scroll down to Changing AirDrop Settings below. 

4. The recipient will be prompted by a window with options: Save and Open, Decline and Save.

Save and Open: This will save the file(s) to a default save location and open it for viewing/editing.

Save: This will save the file(s) to a default save location (usually the downloads folder).

Decline: Will decline the file transfer.


Changing AirDrop Settings

I can't see the other device in Airdrop

This may be because the recipient's device is not connected to the same WiFi (as AirDrop uses WiFi and Bluetooth) or they are not set to discoverable by you. 

To change a device's discoverability look at this guide: Why can't I see the device I want to AirDrop to?

Change AirDrop Name

Your AirDrop sending and discoverable name is based on your Mac device name. 

Check out this guide to change your Mac name: How do I change my Mac device name?

System Requirements

To share between a Mac and an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you need any of these devices and operating systems:

  • Mac from 2012 or later (excluding the mid-2012 Mac Pro) using OS X Yosemite or later 
  • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iOS 7 or later

To share between Mac computers, both computers must be one of these models:

  • MacBook Pro introduced in late 2008 or later, excluding the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008)
  • MacBook Air introduced in late 2010 or later
  • MacBook introduced in late 2008 or later, excluding the white MacBook (Late 2008)
  • iMac introduced in early 2009 or later
  • Mac mini introduced in mid 2010 or later
  • Mac Pro introduced in early 2009 (model with AirPort Extreme card) or mid 2010
  • iMac Pro (all models)

System Requirements sourced from: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT203106