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Share files without the cloud.Fast, private, offline.

Open source and cross-platform file sharing for everyone.

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LocalSend on Android, ready to receive as Fast Papaya
  • 93k+ GitHub stars
  • 35M+ Downloads
  • 230+ Contributors
  • 0 Ads or trackers

Built for your local network.

Everything you need for fast, secure file sharing, with nothing in the middle.

  • 0 MB/s · 1.2 GB in 14 seconds

    Fast

    Transfer files at your WiFi's maximum speed. No bandwidth caps.

  • Encrypted

    Only you and the recipient can open it.

    Secure

    End-to-end encryption means only you and the recipient can access your files.

  • Cross-platform

    Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

  • Nothing goes through the cloud

    Offline

    Works entirely offline. Your data never leaves your local network.

Zero configuration.

Just install and start sharing.

    • No account
    • No login
    • No servers

    Step 01

    Install & open

    Download LocalSend on all your devices. No account, no login, no servers.

    • JPGholiday.jpg4.2 MB
    • MOVclip.mov820 MB
    • PDFslides.pdf48 MB
    • TXTPasted text1 KB

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    Step 02

    Select files

    Choose photos, videos, documents or text. Any file type is supported.

  3. Nearby devices

    Pixel 8AndroidSent

    Step 03

    Tap to send

    Tap the nearby device. The transfer happens instantly over your local network.

Built in the open, by 230+ people.

Every line is public. Read it, audit it, fork it. Funded by sponsors, never by your data.

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Quick answers

Is it free?

Yes. Open source under Apache 2.0. No ads, no in-app purchases.

Needs internet?

No. Devices only need the same Wi-Fi or local network.

Is it secure?

HTTPS. The certificate is generated on your device. Add a PIN if you like.

Where do files go?

Downloads. Your Downloads folder by default. Change it in Settings.

Which platforms?

All five. Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Need an account?

No. No login, no registration. Install and send.

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Free on every platform. No account needed.

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Found a bug or have an idea? Open an issue on GitHub.