How to AirDrop Multiple Photos [With 2 Alternative Ways]

AirDrop provides users with a convenient wireless way to share files and data locally between two devices. When both devices are nearby and within the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range, items such as photos, videos, contacts, voice memos, and map locations can be quickly transferred using the share sheet.

This post will discover how to Airdrop multiple photos. Read on to learn several easy ways to help you Airdrop maximum photos.

How to AirDrop Multiple Photos on iPhone

Apple does not specify how iPhone Airdrop maximum photos. In theory, you can share as many photos as you want between devices. However, practical limitations may apply when transferring large numbers of photos. Problems may include:

• Unstable or slow connections between devices.
• Extended transfer times for large numbers of photos.
• Insufficient storage space on the recipient's iPhone or iPad.

Once all the prerequisites are met, you can start transferring photos via AirDrop between iOS devices.Here is how to Airdrop multiple photos:

Step 1. Make sure both the sender's and receiver's devices are configured correctly to facilitate a smooth transfer.

• Enable Wi-Fi on both devices and connect to a reliable and fast network.
• Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
• Disable Personal Hotspot on both iPhones.

Step 2. For efficient AirDrop transfers, set the recipient's AirDrop settings to receive from Everyone.

• Navigate to Settings > General > AirDrop.
• Select Everyone and exit the Settings app.

Thus, you can AirDrop photos from iPhone to iPhone, iPad, or Mac. However, many users have experienced the issue of “Airdrop not sending all photos”, with some reporting that only a few photos were successfully sent, while others noted that none were transferred. To fix AirDrop not working, you can check AirDrop settings or hard reset your iPhone.

Top 2 Alternative Ways to Transfer Multiple Photos Easily

If you want to transfer hundreds or thousands of photos or you are tired of handling AirDrop issues, AirDrop does not seem to be a good way. You need to split it into multiple transfers to ensure that all photos are successfully transferred. The fact is that AirDrop is not the only way to transfer photos. You can try one of the below ways to transfer multiple photos at once.

Way 1.  Transfer Multiple Photos via the AOMEI FoneBackup App

AOMEI FoneBackup for iOS is one easy-to-use file transfer application for iPhone and iPad users. It can help you transfer photos, videos, songs, contacts, and any other files stored in the Files app between two devices. Unlike AirDrop, It can help you transfer hundreds or thousands of photos at once.  In addition, there is no need to connect to WiFi, or mobile network, so it will not consume data during file transfer.

Step 1. You can scan this QR code or search AOMEI FoneBackup in the App Store to install it.

Step 2. Open AOMEI FoneBackup on both iPhones. You will be asked to allow AOMEI FoneBackup to connect to devices on your local network, and access your photos, music, contacts, etc. on your device.

★Tip:

Place two devices near each other and make sure Wi-Fi is enabled. No need to connect to Wi-Fi, just need to turn on the Wi-Fi option.

Step 3. Go to Connect Device and tap the device name on either iPhone to establish a connection > Go to File Transfer > Choose the needed photos and tap the Send button.

★Tip:

 Please let AOMEI FoneBackup run in the foreground of the system, and keep the phone from being locked during the transfer.

You go to Transfer List to view the progress of receiving and sending. When it's done, you can go to the Photos app to check the transferred photos.

Way 2. Transfer Multiple Photos via AOMEI FoneBackup for Windows

If you have a computer at hand, you may the desktop app of AOMEI FoneBackup to help you transfer photos via UBS cable. It can help you transfer photos, videos, songs, and more from iPhone to iPhone/iPad, iPhone to computer and vice versa.

Take transferring photos from iPhone to computer as an example:

Step 1. Download, install, and launch AOMEI FoneBackup > Plug in your iPhone.

Step 2. On the Home screen, click the Phone Transfer option. Go to iPhone to PC and click Start Transfer.

Step 3. Click the “+” icon > Choose the pictures you want to transfer > Click OK to continue.

Step 4. Click Start Transfer > Select a destination to save the pictures > Click Transfer to start.

★Tip:

 If you want to transfer photos from iPhone to iPhone, you can first transfer photos from the source iPhone to the computer and then click the PC to iPhone option to transfer the photos to the target iPhone.

Bonus Tip: How Many Photos Can You AirDrop At Once?

“AirDrop not sending all photos” mainly occurs when users try to send hundreds or more pictures. Is there a limit to how many photos you can AirDrop? The truth is that there is no theoretical limit to AirDrop, and Apple hasn’t specified a limit either.

But moving a large number of image files at once may get things into trouble. Especially if they are large in file size. Depending on your hardware and connection, there may be practical limitations. When transferring hundreds or thousands of photos at a time, it will tie up your hardware for quite a long while. Without good RAM and processing power, the transfer may fail.  In this case, you can try AirDrop alternatives for Windows (like AOMEI FoneBackup) to Airdrop maximum photos easily and quickly, without data loss.

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Conclusion

That’s all about how to AirDrop multiple photos. Instead of transferring hundreds of photos at once, you should send files in smaller groups. If you want to transfer a large number of photos, you cantry other tools like AOMEI FoneBackup to help you transfer all photos at once.

In addition, if the space is occupied by a large number of photos, you can use AOMEI FoneBackup’s Photo Duplicationfeature to find duplicate photos on iPhone/computer and delete them to free up space.