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LocalSend

Cross-Platform file sharing solution via WiFi.
LocalSend is an open source app to share files and messages between nearby devices using the local wifi network.
The communication between devices is entirely end-to-end encrypted via HTTPS.
No Internet required. No tracking*. No ads.

Currently, this app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. You can find all download options on the official homepage.

*The operating system may still gather usage data.

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.12.0 (38) - Added on 2023-10-30

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (12L)
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • read image files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
    • read video files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
    • read locations from your media collection
      Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 29 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.11.1 (35) - Added on 2023-09-12

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (12L)
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • read image files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
    • read video files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
    • read locations from your media collection
      Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 28 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.10.0 (32) - Added on 2023-06-06

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (12L)
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • read image files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
    • read video files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
    • read locations from your media collection
      Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 28 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log