LocalSend

LocalSend

Cross-Platform file sharing solution via WiFi.

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Description

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.

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.18.2 current
82ec3568fba2aa52…
2026-08-26 44 MB API 24
1.18.2
222b02d2813578a5…
2026-08-27 38 MB API 24
1.18.2
93e30ddbf84121ad…
2026-08-27 47 MB API 24
1.18.1
6268f296558cd8fb…
2026-08-15 44 MB API 24
1.18.1
11398bf9637a7364…
2026-08-15 37 MB API 24
1.18.1
7e5aeabe150fbe62…
2026-08-15 47 MB API 24
1.18.0
5aff1c04bdd55c45…
2026-08-13 44 MB API 24
1.18.0
6a5358ae80d2673d…
2026-08-13 37 MB API 24
1.18.0
23f0f27269a52793…
2026-08-13 46 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • PhotosRead images from the media library.
  • VideosRead videos from the media library.
  • Photo locationRead location data stored in photos.
  • Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
  • Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
Show 11 more permissions
  • BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE
  • ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • MusicRead audio files from the media library.
  • localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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