In simple English
LocalSend is a free app that lets you send files and messages between your phone, tablet, and computer. It works over your home or office Wi-Fi network without needing an internet connection. Your files go straight from one device to the other without stopping at an outside server. It costs no money and runs quietly on your own hardware.
What it is
LocalSend is a cross-platform file-sharing application built on a secure local network protocol. It uses HTTPS encryption with on-the-fly certificates to keep your data private while moving files across different operating systems.
What it is good for
This is good for anyone who needs to quickly transfer photos, documents, or text snippets between an iPhone, an Android phone, a Mac, and a Windows PC without using cloud storage or email attachments.
- Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without extra setup.
- Sends files directly over your local network without uploading them to the cloud.
- Uses secure HTTPS encryption with keys generated on the fly for each transfer.
- Both devices must be on the same local Wi-Fi network and not use AP isolation.
- Requires a specific older version of Flutter and Rust to build from source code.
- Has no built-in auto-update feature, so you must update through app stores or package managers.
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A home Wi-Fi router
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