# Taildrop Published articles for Taildrop. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Taildrop - transfer files between Android and MacOS DevFeed: [Taildrop - transfer files between Android and MacOS]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Kaushik Gopal Published: 2025-05-01T15:03:32Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Kaushik Gopal's Site]() Topics: [tailscale](), [Network Attached Storage (NAS)](), [Virtual Private Network]() Tags: [alpha](), [android](), [apple](), [bluetooth](), [devices](), [download](), [ecosystem](), [feature](), [file](), [file-server](), [files](), [images](), [internet](), [iphone](), [links](), [mac](), [macbook](), [machine](), [macos](), [taildrop]() ### AI overview Taildrop lets devices running Tailscale transfer files across platforms without Bluetooth or proximity limits; the author reports sending uncompressed images and notes no file-size limit. Its key restriction is that Taildrop can send only to the account holder's own devices, unlike AirDrop's nearby sharing, and it handles files but not links. On Android, the author sometimes saw previously sent files appear in the preview, risking a mistaken transfer; Taildrop is labeled alpha. A separate alpha feature, Taildrive, provides shared-folder access to anyone on the same Tailnet. The excerpt ends before the author's conclusion. ### Source excerpt I use the Pixel 9 Pro as my daily driver and love it. But one notable feature I've always missed from the Apple ecosystem is AirDrop. I typically have WhatsApp for Mac open and dump things there for quick access between devices. Clunky, but it worked. Until I realized Tailscale -- a VPN1 that I love and use -- has a feature called Taildrop. The name suggests it's meant as an AirDrop competitor, and I've been super happy with it. I can now send images uncompressed2 to any of my devices. I'm not restricted by Bluetooth, proximity, or other limitations. Just need Tailscale running on the device. Advantages ## Not limited to the Apple ecosystem ### Probably the highlight here is that Taildrop works on any device that supports Tailscale. So between a Pixel, iPhone, MacBook, Windows machine -- no walls here. Unlimited file size ### There's no filesize limit. In all fairness, AirDrop doesn't have one either. Taildrive ### Another alpha feature they're working on, similar to Taildrop, is Taildrive. It's effectively a shared folder on the internet. If you're on the same network (Tailnet), you can download files from this folder from anywhere. This basically allows any folder on your device to become a mini NAS or file server. Bonkers! Constraints ## It's not all sunshine and rainbows though. There are some constraints and issues with Taildrop. Can only send to yourself ### Even if you add another user to your Tailscale network, you can still only send files to yourself. I imagine this is still an early restriction, but the good news is that Tailscale is thinking about relaxing this over time (maybe). This is clearly an area where AirDrop is superior since it can more conveniently allow you to send files to anyone nearby. Note this doesn't apply to Taildrive, just to Taildrop. With Taildrive, anyone on your Tailnet can access the shared files. Can only send files ### AirDrop handles sharing URLs or links elegantly. Share a URL from your phone to computer, and it automatically op