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LocalSend

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Send files and folders between nearby phones and computers over your local network.

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What you can use it for

Send files and folders between nearby phones and computers over your local network.

  • Transfer files between Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS devices.
  • Keep transfers on your local network without uploading to a storage provider.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes

Replace uploading files to Dropbox merely to move them between nearby devices. This covers manual same-network transfers only; it does not replace paid cloud capacity, remote sharing, backup or sync. Dropbox already has a free plan, so no claim is made that basic transfers require payment.

Before you switch

Both devices need LocalSend and a reachable local network; firewalls or network isolation can block discovery. No remote links, continuous cloud sync, offsite backup or Dropbox version history. A firsthand report describes missed subfolders during folder drag-and-drop: check received folders before deleting originals. Capacity and speed depend on your devices and network.

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