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ANDROID APP / File sharing

LocalSend.

By Tien Do Nam and LocalSend contributors

Move files and text between nearby phones and computers on the same network. LocalSend keeps the transfer local and does not need an account or an internet connection.

Sources checked 10 Oct 2026Newly discovered
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The F7 Insight

A practical bridge between a phone and a work computer. We like the short path from choosing a file to delivering it, especially when a cloud upload would add an unnecessary step.

WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING

A closer look.

  • 01

    Share files and text across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • 02

    Find receiving devices over your local Wi-Fi network.

  • 03

    Protect transfers with HTTPS encryption and an optional receiving PIN.

Sources & credits

Verified against the sources below. Features, pricing, and availability may change; check the creator’s current information before installing or buying.

Artwork acknowledgments

LocalSend icon, copyright 2022–2026 Tien Do Nam. Apache License 2.0; used unmodified.

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