OS X: Can I use AirDrop with my computer?

Summary

AirDrop is one of the great new features of OS X Lion and later, which provides a really easy way to share files between supported Wi-Fi-enabled Macs without having to connect through the local Wi-Fi network.

Products Affected

OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion

To use AirDrop in the Finder, choose Go > AirDrop, or press Shift-Command-R.

In a few seconds, AirDrop will automatically discover all the other Macs that are also running AirDrop near your Mac. To make sure you’re in the Finder, click the desktop (the background area of your screen), or click Finder on the Dock.

Note: If AirDrop isn't listed under the Go menu or doesn't appear in Finder window sidebars, your Mac doesn't support this feature.

Macs that support AirDrop in OS X Lion and later

If your Mac is the same as, or newer than, the models listed below, then it supports AirDrop.

  • MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)*
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)*
  • iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010)

* The MacBook Pro (17-Inch Late 2008) and the white MacBook (Late 2008) do not support AirDrop.

Additional Information

For assistance with identifying your Apple product, refer to the Tech Specs website.

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