In three steps
How to do it
- 1
On your PC: choose Receive
Open Sendlyy in your PC browser and choose Receive. Keep that page open: it displays a QR code and a temporary six-digit code.
- 2
On your iPhone: connect to the PC
Scan the QR code on your iPhone and open the suggested link. Alternatively, open Sendlyy on the iPhone, choose Send and enter the code displayed on the receiving PC.
- 3
Select, send and download your photos
Select the photos on your iPhone and start sending. Keep both pages open until the transfer finishes. On your PC, check any available previews and download the received files.
Before you start
Try one photo first. After a successful transfer, try a larger selection.
- Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Keep both browsers in the foreground and both devices awake.
- Choose Receive on the PC and Send on the iPhone.
- Use the code from the current receiving session, not an older transfer.
Download several photos on Windows
Receiving files in the page does not automatically save them permanently on your computer. Use each file’s download button, or Download all when several files have arrived.
If your browser asks for permission to download multiple files, check its prompt. Before closing the session, make sure your photos have been saved on your PC.
HEIC, JPEG and photo quality
Sendlyy transfers the selected files without applying its own image compression. However, the file supplied by the iPhone picker can depend on your settings and selection method. This is not a guarantee that you will retrieve the original file from your photo library.
A file can still be received when its format cannot be previewed in your browser. If a HEIC photo will not open on your PC, check your image viewer’s compatibility or select a JPEG version before sending.
Connection or transfer not starting?
Check the Wi-Fi network first and make sure the PC is still on its receiving page. Guest or workplace Wi-Fi can prevent devices from communicating. A VPN may also interfere.
Create a new session if the code has expired. If a large batch fails, try a single photo while keeping Safari open. Sendlyy does not use a TURN relay, so some restrictive networks cannot establish a direct transfer.
When to use a different method
Sendlyy is for occasional device-to-device transfers. It is not an automatic backup of your entire photo library or storage you can retrieve after closing the session. Use a suitable backup solution to archive a whole library.
Need to send documents instead? Read the iPhone files to PC guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install iTunes?
No. The Sendlyy workflow runs in both devices’ browsers without installing iTunes.
Can I connect without scanning the QR code?
Yes. Choose Send on your iPhone and enter the six-digit code shown on the receiving PC.
Are my photos stored in the Sendlyy cloud?
No. Files travel directly between devices over WebRTC. Signaling establishes the connection but does not store your photos.
Why should I keep Safari open?
Switching apps or putting a device to sleep can interrupt a transfer. Keep both pages active until completion is confirmed.
Can I send to a PC on another network?
This guide is for devices on the same Wi-Fi. Without a TURN relay, a connection between different networks is not guaranteed.