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--- title: Sharing description: A library that provides implementing sharing files. sourceCodeUrl: https://github.com/expo/expo/tree/sdk-51/packages/expo-sharing packageName: expo-sharing iconUrl: /static/images/packages/expo-sharing.png platforms: ["android", "ios", "web"] --- `expo-sharing` allows you to share files directly with other compatible applications. #### Sharing limitations on web - `expo-sharing` for web is built on top of the Web Share API, which still has [very limited browser support](https://caniuse.com/#feat=web-share). Be sure to check that the API can be used before calling it by using `Sharing.isAvailableAsync()`. - **HTTPS required on web**: The Web Share API is only available on web when the page is served over https. Run your app with `npx expo start --tunnel` to enable it. - **No local file sharing on web**: Sharing local files by URI works on Android and iOS, but not on web. You cannot share local files on web by URI — you will need to upload them somewhere and share that URI. #### Sharing to your app from other apps Currently `expo-sharing` only supports sharing _from your app to other apps_ and you cannot register to your app to have content shared to it through the native share dialog on native platforms. You can read more [in the related feature request](https://expo.canny.io/feature-requests/p/share-extension-ios-share-intent-android). You can setup this functionality manually in Xcode and Android Studio and create an [Expo Config Plugin](/config-plugins/introduction/) to continue using [Expo Prebuild](/workflow/prebuild). ## Installation ## API ```js ```