LocalSend
Share files without the cloud. Fast, private, offline.
Open source and cross-platform file sharing for everyone. Trust-focused local WiFi transfers with no accounts and no trackers.
What is LocalSend?
LocalSend is a free, open-source local network file sharing tool that lets nearby devices exchange files and text without the internet.
Instead of uploading to a cloud service, LocalSend discovers devices on your WiFi network and transfers data directly between them. Your files stay on your local network.
It is built for people who want AirDrop-style convenience across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with encryption and zero configuration.
Built for real local work
- Developers moving builds, logs, and screenshots between machines
- Admins distributing installers inside a secure LAN
- Power users sharing photos, videos, and documents offline
How It Works
Zero configuration. Just install and start sharing.
Install & Open
Download LocalSend on all your devices. No account, no login, no servers.
Select Files
Choose photos, videos, documents, or text. Any file type is supported.
Tap to Send
Tap the nearby device. The transfer happens instantly over your local network.
Key Features
Everything you need for secure, fast file sharing across your local network.
Cross-platform
LocalSend is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Secure
End-to-end encryption ensures that only you and the recipient can access your files.
No Internet Required
Works completely offline. Your data never leaves your local network.
Blazingly Fast
Transfer files at the maximum speed of your WiFi network. No bandwidth limits.
Real Use Cases
Local network file sharing that fits how people actually work.
Developers
Move APKs, archives, screenshots, and project folders between phone, laptop, and desktop without waiting on cloud sync.
Admins
Share installers and configuration packages inside a controlled LAN where internet uploads are restricted or unwanted.
Power users
Send large photos and videos between devices at full WiFi speed, with encryption and no account requirement.
Local Sharing, Compared
How LocalSend fits among well-known options in the same category.
What People Are Saying
Coverage from tech publications highlighting LocalSend as a practical AirDrop-style local transfer tool.
LocalSend: An Open-Source AirDrop Alternative For Everyone!
Mit Localsend lassen sich Dateien schnell im WLAN teilen
LocalSend: 无联网,开源跨平台的局域网文件互传工具
Cette application universelle offre un partage de fichiers inspiré d'AirDrop à tous vos appareils
クロスプラットフォームに対応したファイル共有ソフト！「LocalSend」。
LocalSend: Transfiere archivos del móvil al ordenador, y viceversa
LocalSend: An Open-Source AirDrop Alternative For Everyone!
Mit Localsend lassen sich Dateien schnell im WLAN teilen
LocalSend: 无联网,开源跨平台的局域网文件互传工具
Cette application universelle offre un partage de fichiers inspiré d'AirDrop à tous vos appareils
クロスプラットフォームに対応したファイル共有ソフト！「LocalSend」。
LocalSend: Transfiere archivos del móvil al ordenador, y viceversa
LocalSend: бесплатная программа для обмена файлами и текстом через WiFi
대용량 파일 전송 끝판왕 크로스플랫폼 LocalSend
Invia file in modo sicuro sulla rete locale con l'app LocalSend multipiattaforma
70k+ GitHub stars and 5M+ downloads. Free, open source, and built for offline sharing.
LocalSend: бесплатная программа для обмена файлами и текстом через WiFi
대용량 파일 전송 끝판왕 크로스플랫폼 LocalSend
Invia file in modo sicuro sulla rete locale con l'app LocalSend multipiattaforma
70k+ GitHub stars and 5M+ downloads. Free, open source, and built for offline sharing.
Trust & Transparency
LocalSend is free and open source, made possible by partners and community contributors. No ads. No tracking. No hidden costs.
Community support
Open & auditable
Source transparency, encrypted transfers, and offline-first design keep control with you. Read more on the Trust & Security page.
Quick FAQ
Yes, LocalSend is 100% free and open source. There are no ads, no tracking, and no hidden costs.
No. LocalSend uses your local WiFi network to transfer files. Your data never leaves your local network.
Yes. All transfers are encrypted using HTTPS. You can also enable PIN verification for extra security.
Ready to share locally?
Install LocalSend on every device you use and start transferring without the cloud.
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