LocalSend

An open-source app for sharing files and text between nearby devices over a local Wi-Fi network without internet access.

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LocalSend’s macOS receiving screen showing completed and active file transfers, individual progress bars, and total progress.

About LocalSend

LocalSend is an open-source, cross-platform file-sharing application. It shares files with nearby devices without using the internet.

What you can do

  • Transfers files between nearby devices over the local Wi-Fi network.

  • Encrypts transfers using HTTPS.

  • Supports sharing photos, videos, documents, text, and other file types.

  • Provides optional PIN verification for additional transfer security.

  • Lets users change the folder where received files are saved.