How do i share files using airdrop betwenn apple devices?

How do i share files between apple devices iPhone, iPad or mac using airdrop. I selected a file in my iPhone and turned on AirDrop in my mac and my ipad. but no device listed. Guide me how do i share.
Thanks
Abdul

Hi Brett,
Thank you for your response.
Then why the message is shown as in the below image.

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