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Continuously synchronize selected folders between two or more devices, choosing which devices and directories can connect.
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LOLocalSend
Files & Sync
Send files or text directly between computers and phones on the same local network without uploading to cloud storage first.
Easy to start
Last updatedRelease 2026-08-21
Open source licenseApache-2.0
PlatformsWindows 10+ · macOS 11+ · Linux · Android 7+ · iOS 13+ · Fire OS
DeploymentDesktop / Mobile
About this project
LocalSend transfers files and text between nearby devices over a local network. Both devices run the application, and the sender selects photos, videos, documents, or text before choosing a recipient. It does not require an account or an upload to cloud storage. Official clients cover Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. This includes everyday device-to-device sharing.
Received files normally go into the Downloads folder, with another destination available through settings. The official site describes HTTPS transfers and optional PIN verification. Files and text follow the same general sharing process, so the receiving device and destination are part of the transfer workflow rather than a separate online storage account.
The devices must be reachable across the network. The repository documents firewall requirements and explains that wireless client isolation, guest networks, or a VPN can interfere with discovery. LocalSend has no built-in automatic updater. Its maintainers therefore favor store or package-manager installations for updates; manually downloaded applications require separate attention to version maintenance.
Decision guide
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Why it is worth a look
- No dependence on an internet connection or third-party server
- Official packages and app-store links for multiple platforms
- Files and text use the same transfer workflow
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Before you use it
- Devices need a mutually reachable local network; guest-network isolation may block discovery
- Local-network permission or firewall configuration may be required
- Official guidance favors stores or package managers because the app has no automatic updater
Manual setupLow
With an AI agentLow
DeploymentDesktop / Mobile
Additional requirementsNot verified
Use a supported operating system; Have permission to install local applications; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.
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What it can do
- Local-network file transfers
- Text-message transfers
- Transfers between computers and phones
- HTTPS-encrypted transfers
Who it fits
Good for
Frequent ad hoc transfers between a phone and computer; File transfers without internet access
Not a fit
Continuous folder synchronization across the internet
Getting started
- Install on both devices using a store or stable package linked from the official website
- Connect both devices to a mutually reachable local network and open the app
- Select files and the receiving device, then confirm on the recipient
