LocalSend
Share files without the cloud. Fast, private, offline.
LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file sharing tool that lets users send files between nearby devices over a local network without needing an internet connection or cloud service. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and uses end-to-end encryption for secure transfers. No account, login, or server setup is required — just install the app and start sharing.
Users install LocalSend on their devices, select files, and tap a nearby device to transfer files instantly over the local WiFi network with end-to-end encryption.
Anyone who needs to transfer files between nearby devices across different operating systems
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- open-source
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