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Last updated on: 2026-08-29
Android Apps > Tools > LocalSend: Transfer Files
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LocalSend: Transfer Files

1.18.2
Tien Do Nam
4.62
13,185 reviews
10,000,000+
Downloads
Free

Send files to nearby devices - open source, cross platform

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LocalSend: Transfer Files delivers secure, offline-first file transfers without cloud dependence, making it ideal for high-trust environments. Open-source and cross-platform, it supports rapid peer-to-peer sharing across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, backed by 10,000,000+ total downloads and 790K in the last 30 days. The app holds a strong rating of 4.58 from 12,513 reviews.

Pros & Cons

  • Offline reliability: works without internet access within local networks
  • Open-source and transparent: no tracking, no ads, verifiable code
  • Strong security: end-to-end TLS encryption for data integrity
  • Wide compatibility: cross-platform support across major desktop and mobile OSs
  • No cloud-based storage or online sharing features
  • Enterprise deployments may require additional network/configuration considerations for optimal use

About LocalSend: Transfer Files

LocalSend: Transfer Files is a tools app developed by Tien Do Nam.

Download Statistics

LocalSend: Transfer Files has been downloaded 10 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 790 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 tools apps.

User Ratings

LocalSend: Transfer Files is rated 4.62 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 13 thousand ratings.

App Information

LocalSend: Transfer Files is FREE to download. The APK download size is 44.65 MB. The latest version available is 1.18.2. The last update was on August 21, 2026.

Technical Requirements

LocalSend: Transfer Files requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play January 2023.

Description
LocalSend is a secure, offline-first file transfer solution, purpose-built for professionals, teams, and organizations operating in high-trust, security-critical environments.
With over 8 million downloads globally, LocalSend enables fast, encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing — without the cloud, without internet access, and without surveillance.

✅ Fully offline operation – transfer files over local Wi-Fi or LAN, no internet required
✅ End-to-end TLS encryption – full confidentiality and integrity of your data
✅ Cross-platform compatibility – available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux
✅ No tracking, no data collection, no ads
✅ Open-source & fully transparent – trusted worldwide in defense, critical infrastructure, and secure enterprise environments

Designed for use cases where control, privacy, and operational integrity are non-negotiable.
Ideal for deployment in corporate networks, mobile field units, temporary infrastructures, and air-gapped or connectivity-constrained environments.

Recent changes:
restore compatibility with 1.17.0 and earlier
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More data about LocalSend: Transfer Files

Price Free to download
Total downloads 10 million
Recent downloads 790 thousand
Rating 4.62 based on 13 thousand ratings
Ranking Highly ranked
Version 1.18.2
APK size 44.6 MB
Number of libraries 21
Designed for Android 5.0+
Suitable for Everyone
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Common keywords of similar apps

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LocalSend: Transfer Files has been downloaded 10 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 26 thousand downloads per day.

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Developer information for Tien Do Nam

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Comments on LocalSend: Transfer Files for Android

★★★★★ Ahmet Emre · Aug 19, 2026
I use this app or tool every device and everywhere I go. It can be simple PDF to transfer to anonymous pc I never used or at my house locally. It's my default sharing app right now, and it will be definitely!
★★★★★ Vhon Vhon · Aug 2, 2026
Local Send is the best file transfer app I’ve ever used. It makes sharing files between Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iPhone incredibly fast and effortless. The interface is clean, simple, and easy to understand, even for beginners. I also love that it works without cloud storage or complicated setup. It’s reliable, secure, and completely free. I highly recommend this app to anyone who needs fast and hassle-free file transfers across different devices.
★☆☆☆☆ Abhishek · Aug 17, 2026
From the best file sharing app to broken app.
★☆☆☆☆ Sheeja Jinesh · Aug 19, 2026
Pls reduce of giving many servers in refresh symbol
★☆☆☆☆ Ali Asjad · Aug 14, 2026
i am sending screen recording file from iphone to Android, and it shows 0:0 video length.
★☆☆☆☆ Magenta Magenta · Aug 17, 2026
Recent update broke can't connect to PC or a phone

Google Play Rankings for LocalSend: Transfer Files

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110 Germany Tools Top Free
157 France Tools Top Free
162 Canada Tools Top Free
98 Spain Tools Top Free
104 Netherlands Tools Top Free
110 Italy Tools Top Free
111 Denmark Tools Top Free
114 Austria Tools Top Free
124 Slovakia Tools Top Free
130 Switzerland Tools Top Free
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Technologies used by LocalSend: Transfer Files

20 permissions · 21 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_AUDIO, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, READ_MEDIA_LOCATION, QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, BILLING, and a dynamic receiver not exported permission. This broad set supports local, offline file transfers and app management. The project’s open-source, no-ads/no-tracking stance enhances trust, but organizations should review the permission scope and deployment policies to ensure alignment with internal security and privacy requirements.
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