LocalSend
Utilities and securitySend files to nearby devices over a local network without a cloud-storage account.
By Tien Nam Do
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About LocalSend
LocalSend sends files and messages between nearby devices on a local network. It is useful when a photo, document or folder needs to move from a phone to another device without first uploading it to cloud storage. Each device needs LocalSend installed.
The sending screen lets you choose what to transfer and select a nearby recipient. The receiving device can accept or decline the transfer. Device names help identify the recipient, so check the name before sending a personal file.
LocalSend is free and open source. The publisher describes it as working without an internet connection or an external server. Both devices still need a local network connection that allows them to communicate with each other.
What you can do
- Local file transfers
- Nearby-device discovery
- Accept or decline incoming files
- Text sharing
Free features and limits
Both devices need LocalSend and a local network that allows device-to-device communication.
Alternatives to LocalSend
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App icon
LocalSend app icon
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Receive screen and device name
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Select files and a nearby recipient
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Accept or decline incoming files