Send files to nearby devices - open source, cross platform
LocalSend: Transfer Files is a secure, offline-first file transfer solution that works over local Wi-Fi or LAN, with end-to-end TLS encryption and open-source transparency. It has 5,000,000+ total downloads and a 4.7087 rating from 11,211 reviewers, ranking in the top tier of Tools category: #63 in it, #129 in es, and #166 in au. In the last 30 days, 560K downloads.
Pros & Cons
Offline-first design eliminates dependency on internet or cloud
Open-source with transparent development
End-to-end TLS encryption ensures data security
No tracking and no ads, prioritizing user privacy
No cloud-based sharing or cloud storage options
Limited to local network transfers, which may not suit users needing online sync or cloud features
About LocalSend: Transfer Files
LocalSend: Transfer Files is a tools app developed by Tien Do Nam.
Download Statistics
LocalSend: Transfer Files has been downloaded 8.5 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 560 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 tools apps.
User Ratings
LocalSend: Transfer Files is rated 4.61 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 12 thousand ratings.
App Information
LocalSend: Transfer Files is FREE to download. The APK download size is 4.70 MB. The latest version available is 1.17.0. The last update was on February 19, 2025.
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.
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Free, simple and efficient. I was able to send music and files from my laptop to my phone easily over local Wi-Fi, you just install this on the sending and receiving devices, and then you're sorted. The interface is pretty easy to work out - click send on the sending machine and choose the files out folder you want to send and click the alias for the recipient device. On the receiving device go to the reception tab - it's off by default, so just press on and accept the transferred files. Easy
★★★★★B. Frank· May 31, 2026
My samsung usb cell to home computer file transfer seemed to quit. Thanks samsung. I needed a quick and reliable file transfer that worked. Local Send cell app along with Local Send Windows 11 program did the job. So easy to use. Transfer single files or complete folders. I'd give the app a 10 if I could.
★★★★★Armin Geiger CH· Jun 1, 2026
Excellent - a lifesaver. After Apple Tahoe update completely bricked my paid for sharing app, this works like a charm. Easy to install and use, great UI, works fast and reliably. Many thanks to the developer!
★★★★★Syed Muttakin Rayat· May 29, 2026
Makes it really easy to send files across tablets, phones and PC, laptops regardless of iOS or android. And is fast enough.
★☆☆☆☆Amal Mohan· Jun 9, 2026
It was working fine earlier. But now as soon as I send something to my phone from my PC, the pc shows the transferring progress bar and the phone shows the dialog to open the file. The transfer eventually shows as failed on the pc.
★☆☆☆☆Dr Pulkit· May 5, 2026
Sending large file (4gb) from android to ios. Sends within 1 min then "finished with error" appears and it's unsent! I was so happy looking at the quickest transfer I have seen between the two phones. I used hotspot of android to send it to iphone.
★☆☆☆☆Carlos g· May 30, 2026
Didn't work well. Didn't transfer files
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Trust & Safety: Open-source and offline-first with end-to-end TLS; no ads or data collection stated. The app requests broad permissions including INTERNET, storage (READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_*), and QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES, plus INSTALL_PACKAGES. Users should review these permissions in context and install from trusted sources to ensure safety on their device.
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