LocalSend

LocalSend

Cross-Platform File Sharing

395 ratings
531 reviews
#92 in free Utilities
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 30, 2022
  • July 9, 2025
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About

Securely share files offline and without the internet. This app offers fast, encrypted peer-to-peer transfers across multiple platforms, ensuring privacy and data integrity. Ideal for professionals and teams needing reliable, secure file sharing in sensitive environments.

Offline file transfer over Wi-Fi/LAN
End-to-end TLS encryption
Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux)
No internet required
No tracking or data collection
Open-source and transparent
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What's New in LocalSend

1.17.1

July 9, 2025

Translation fixes

4

In-App Purchases

$5.00

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Charts

Top Free

📈 92+7

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This app rose +7 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

So nice to have

i’m better at editing on mobile than pc so being able to send stuff to mobile to edit is good

The app is phenomenal

It never lets me down, always works, the fact that it doesn’t ask you to create an account is awesome.

I am not joking guys, this is the best app

I was transferring from my dads android phone to my iPhone phone,
I had the least hopes for this app, I considered it was sketchy as hell. Look at my profile. I am not written a single review expect this one. This app saved all my memories. The creator of this HAS to be blessed.

Amazing but I want more

I love this app but you can only transfer 999 files I use this app mainly to store my photos on a usb from a pc and I have no complaints with the speed of the downloads but it takes a while to select the photos I would like maybe a select all button and maybe make the upload speeds faster but that’s not really my concern thank you
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Works great

Awesome solution for getting photos and videos from your iPhone to Windows. My only grip is the media filtering is pretty poor, so if you opt to limit selected photos, it shows a warning that you aren’t granting it full access and covers up items on the screen. The native iOS photo selection is much better so I don’t like granting full access because I can’t find what I need. For example, I couldn’t find the videos collection when I granted it full access, but I could find it easily in the native apple picker. If they just remove that warning, it would really help.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes after device hibernation

Bug

Transferred files not appearing in device gallery

Bug

Inability to delete transferred files from app

Bug

Compatibility issues with certain OS versions

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add a 'select all' option for media files

Feature

Improve file organization and management

Feature

Implement background/automatic file transfer

Feature

Add support for wired file transfers

Feature

FAQ

What does LocalSend do?

LocalSend is a secure, offline-first file transfer solution that enables fast, encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing without requiring an internet connection. It is designed for professionals and teams who prioritize privacy and security in their data transfers.

How does LocalSend ensure security?

The app utilizes end-to-end TLS encryption to ensure the full confidentiality and integrity of your data during transfers. It also operates offline, meaning your files are not sent through any cloud servers, and the app does not track or collect user data.

Is LocalSend free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the core functionality is free, there are in-app purchases available, though the description does not specify what these purchases entail.

What devices is LocalSend compatible with?

LocalSend offers broad cross-platform compatibility. It is available for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux, allowing for seamless file sharing between various operating systems.

When would I use LocalSend?

LocalSend is ideal for use cases where control, privacy, and operational integrity are paramount. This includes corporate networks, mobile field units, temporary infrastructures, and environments with limited or no internet connectivity, such as air-gapped systems.