Transfer Large Video Files Between Android and iPhone

Using Cloud Storage Services

One reliable method to transfer large video files from an Android device to an iPhone involves using cloud storage services. These platforms offer ample storage space, allowing you to upload videos from your Android device and download them directly on your iOS device without quality loss.

Google Drive

Google Drive provides 15GB of free storage space, making it an ideal option for sending long, clear videos from Android to iPhone. Here’s how:

1. Open the Google Drive app on your Android phone and sign in using the Google account you use on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the + icon at the bottom right of the screen.
3. Tap Upload > Photos and Videos, select the video you want to upload from the gallery, then tap Upload again on the top right corner of the screen.
4. Once the video finishes uploading, open Google Drive on your iPhone. Navigate to the video, tap the Options icon (three dots in a row), and tap Download.

Alternatively, generate a link to the Google Drive directory you uploaded the videos to and share the link with the iPhone user.

Google Photos

Google Photos allows you to store, share, and access media files from anywhere. It is particularly useful for sending high-quality videos from Android to iPhone since it works on iOS devices as well. Here’s how:

1. Open the Google Photos app on your Android phone and sign in using the Google account you use on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Profile icon on the top right of the screen. Then tap Photos settings > Backup, and toggle the Backup switch on.
3. Once it has finished backing up, open Google Photos on your iPhone. Access and view the videos on the Google Photos gallery.
4. Just like with Google Drive, you can also make a link on Google Photos and share the link with your contacts.

Dropbox

Dropbox allows you to share large video files between Android and iPhone. Here’s how:

1. Upload the video from your Android device to Dropbox.
2. Copy the link to the uploaded video.
3. Paste the link into any messaging app, email, or other communication platform.
4. Share the link with the recipient, allowing them to view and access the same instance of the file that exists in your storage.

Using File Transfer Apps

File transfer apps facilitate the transfer of large files between devices without the need for cloud storage. These apps are particularly useful when you need to transfer files quickly and securely.

Send Anywhere

Send Anywhere allows you to send large files between devices. Here’s how:

1. Download and install Send Anywhere on both your Android and iPhone devices.
2. Open the app on both devices.
3. Generate a transfer key on one device and share it with the other device.
4. Enter the transfer key on the receiving device to initiate the file transfer process.

MobieTrans

MobieTrans allows you to transfer data between Android and iPhone devices. Here’s how:

1. Download and install MobieTrans on your computer.
2. Connect both devices to the computer using USB cables.
3. Select the video file you want to transfer from your Android device.
4. Click Transfer to start the process of transferring videos from Android to iPhone.

Using Messaging Apps

Messaging apps have become a popular way to share media files between devices. While some messaging apps compress large files, others allow you to send high-quality videos without any loss of quality.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp supports cross-platform sharing of large video files. Here’s how:

1. Open the WhatsApp app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the chat icon in the bottom right corner.
3. Select the contact you want to send the video to.
4. Tap on the paperclip icon to attach a file.
5. Select the video file you want to send and make sure it’s less than 2GB.
6. Tap on the send button to send the video to an iPhone user on WhatsApp.

Telegram

Telegram supports cross-platform sharing of large video files. Here’s how:

1. Open the Telegram app on your Android device.
2. Create a new chat with the contact you want to send the video to.
3. Tap on the paperclip icon to attach a file.
4. Select the video file you want to send and make sure it’s less than 2GB.
5. Tap on the send button to send the video to an iPhone user on Telegram.

Using Email

Email services can also be used to send large video files from Android to iPhone, although there are some limitations. Here’s how:

1. Open the Email app on your Android device (e.g., Gmail).
2. Tap the Compose button on the bottom right of the screen.
3. Fill in the recipient's email address in the 'To' field.
4. Enter a subject and write a message in the body of the email if needed.
5. Tap the Paperclip icon to attach the video file.
6. Once you've attached the video, tap the Send button to send the email.

However, note that email services have a file size limit for attachments. For instance, Gmail allows a maximum attachment size of 25MB. If your video file exceeds this limit, you won't be able to attach it to an email. Additionally, some email services may compress large attachments, which can lead to a loss of video quality.

Using iTunes

While iTunes is primarily used for transferring data between Apple devices, it can also be used to transfer large video files from Android to iPhone using a computer as a middleman. Here’s how:

1. Open EaseUS MobiMover on your computer.
2. Choose "Phone to Phone" from the main interface.
3. Connect your Android phone and iPhone to the computer.
4. Switch your Android phone as the source device and your iPhone as the target.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enable necessary permissions on your Android and iPhone.
6. Click "Next" and EaseUS MobiMover will be automatically downloaded to your Android.
7. View all types of your files and choose the "Videos" category in the new interface.
8. Click "Transfer" to start the process of transferring videos from Android to iPhone.