# PairDrop | Shortcuts Library

> Instantly share images, files or URLs from the share-menu. No Setup. No Signup.

## What this shortcut does

Send it
, with PairDrop
Local file sharing in your web browser.
Features
File sharing on your local network that works on all platforms.
A multi-platform AirDrop-like solution that works.
Send images, documents or text via peer-to-peer connection to devices on the same local network.
Internet transfers
Join temporary public rooms to transfer files easily over the Internet.
Web-app
Works on all devices with a modern web-browser.
Send a file from your phone to your laptop?
Share photos in original quality with friends using Android and iOS?
Share private files peer-to-peer between Linux systems?
The Shortcut
This shortcut is perfect for sharing images and files from any destination directly via PairDrop.
Upon Installation you can change the domain if you are using another PairDrop instance or host your own or simply leave the default to use https://pairdrop.net/
How to:
Receive an item using PairDrop
Open https://pairdrop.net (or your chosen instance)
Send an item using PairDrop
Open the item, then tap the Share button, Share, the More options button, or another button that displays the app’s sharing options.
Tap
PairDrop
in the row of share options
Wait for the browser tab to open and tap the device name of a PairDrop user
Sharing text or URL
PairDrop opens and a message with the shared text or URL is sent as soon as the peer is tapped on.
Sharing files or images
PairDrop opens with a special Dialog shown. Simply tap the big button, paste content and wait for it to process. Afterwards the files / images / folders are sent as soon as the peer is tapped on.
Sharing folders
Folders are zipped before they are sent to the peer.
Add to favorites
Add this shortcut to favorites so it appears at the top in the share-menu:
open the share-menu from an image
go to the bottom of the share menu and tap on
Edit actions...
find this shortcut and click the green plus next to it
Tap
Done
Guide with screenshots: https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-rearrange-app-icons-share-tab
Save received images
Save received images directly to Photos from the share menu with this shortcut:
Save To Photos

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad

## Required apps



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