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LocalSend - Free Nearby File Sharing for Mac

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A free, open-source app to securely share files between nearby devices—no internet or sign-up needed.

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Key Features

  • Direct device sharing
  • Works on all platforms
  • Encrypted transfers
  • No login required
  • Finds devices automatically
  • Offline operation

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Ever needed to zap a photo from your Mac to your phone, or send a doc to a friend’s laptop, but Wi-Fi’s spotty and cables are nowhere in sight? LocalSend swoops in—a free, open-source app that makes file sharing between nearby devices as easy as a tap. Think AirDrop, but better: it works across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, no internet or account required. With end-to-end encryption, your files zip straight from device to device over your local network, keeping prying eyes out and privacy in. Whether you’re swapping pics with a pal, moving work files between your own gadgets, or helping a Linux-loving buddy, LocalSend spots nearby devices automatically and gets the job done with zero fuss. It’s your cross-platform, offline sharing hero—secure, simple, and totally free.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Device to Device: Send files straight over—no middleman, no cloud.
  • Everywhere: Runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • Locked Down: Keeps transfers encrypted from start to finish.
  • No Sign-Up: Jump in without logins or accounts.
  • Auto Magic: Finds nearby devices with no setup headaches.

What It Offers

  • Sharing Smarts: Transfer files peer-to-peer, no internet needed.
  • Wide Reach: Supports all major platforms in multiple languages.
  • Privacy First: No servers, no tracking, just open-source goodness.
  • Simple Flow: Clean interface—pick a file, pick a device, send.
  • Free Forever: No ads, no fees, and community-driven updates.

Perfect For

  • Techies: Share across mixed OS setups effortlessly.
  • Friends: Swap pics or videos on the spot.
  • Workers: Move files between work devices securely.
  • Travelers: Share offline when Wi-Fi’s out of reach.

Get Started

  1. Download: Grab it free from LocalSend.
  2. Install: Drag it to Applications on your Mac and open it.
  3. Share: Pick a file, spot a nearby device, and hit send.
  4. Repeat: Use it anywhere, anytime—no net required.

System Requirements

  • macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher
  • 4GB RAM minimum
  • Works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
  • Also on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

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