LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network, all without the need for an internet connection. By removing the dependence on third-party servers, the app eliminates potential bottlenecks and ensures a consistent user experience.
LocalSend uses a secure communication protocol that allows devices to communicate with each other using a REST API. All data is sent securely over HTTPS, and the TLS/SSL certificate is generated on the fly on each device, ensuring maximum security and confidentiality.
For more information on the LocalSend Protocol, see the documentation.
LocalSend 1.16.0 changelog:
- feat: improve transfer speed if the sending device is the bottleneck by using Rust as HTTP client and multithreading (@Tienisto)
- feat: add option to automatically receive files only from favorites (@Davte)
- feat: only automatically finish when files are either successfully received or skipped (@Tienisto)
- feat: improve various padding and spacing issues in RTL languages (@ShlomoCode)
- feat: persist "advanced settings" toggle (@Nolle10)
- feat: add alias-regeneration button and alias update dialog (@Nolle10)
- feat(macos): drag-and-drop files and text into menu bar icon (@ShlomoCode)
- feat(macos): drag-and-drop text into the app icon (@ShlomoCode)
- feat(macos): include LocalSend as a share target in the share menu (@ShlomoCode)
- feat(macos): starts hidden in menu bar instead of being minimized when autostart is enabled (@ShlomoCode)
- feat(macos): show error and success state in the app icon (@ShlomoCode, @Tienisto)
- feat(macos): also have autostart option in sandboxed version (App Store) (@ShlomoCode)
- feat(macos): LocalSend installed via dmg installer is sandboxed (@Tienisto)
- feat(android): enable clipboard button (@Seidko)
- feat(ios): enable clipboard button (@AnessZurba)
- fix(macos): reopen app from launchpad after minimizing to menu bar should make window visible (@ShlomoCode)
- fix(macos): persist write access to download location after app restart (@ShlomoCode)
- i18n: add Malaysian (@Gloridust), Slovak (@dodog)
LocalSend 1.16.1 changes:
- feat: show exact error message when using IP address dialog or favorite dialog (@Tienisto)
- feat(desktop): highlight file when tapping "Show in folder" (@Tienisto)
- fix(android): properly close app on back gesture (@Tienisto)
Download: Windows | Portable | Android (direct link .apk) | macOS | iOS
Links: LocalSend Website | LocalSend @Github | Screenshots 1 | 2 | 3
