LocalSend is a free, open-source application that lets you securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network—no internet connection required. By eliminating dependence on third-party servers, it removes potential bottlenecks and delivers a consistently fast, reliable sharing experience across all your devices.

The app uses a secure HTTPS-based communication protocol with on-the-fly generated TLS/SSL certificates, ensuring maximum security and confidentiality for every transfer. Whether you’re sending a quick document, a large video file, or just a simple text message, LocalSend makes it effortless and completely private.

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OS support: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

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Technical Details

Software Name	LocalSend
Version	1.18.1
License	Free
OS Support	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Language	English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Belarusian, Irish
Developer	LocalSend Team
Homepage	https://localsend.org/
Changelogurl	https://github.com/localsend/localsend/releases
Last Updated	August 14, 2026

Important Features

Offline File Sharing: Transfer files and messages between devices without internet, using only your local Wi-Fi network for instant, private sharing with no data leaving your premises.
Secure HTTPS Communication: All data transfers use HTTPS with dynamically generated TLS/SSL certificates on each device, providing end-to-end encryption and maximum security.
Cross-Platform Support: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, allowing seamless file sharing across all major operating systems and devices.
No Third-Party Servers: Peer-to-peer transfers mean no cloud storage or external servers, eliminating privacy concerns and ensuring your data stays completely local.
Multi-Language Interface: Supports multiple languages including English, German, French, Spanish, and many others, making it accessible to users worldwide.
Message and Link Sharing: Beyond files, send text messages, URLs, and other content types between devices with the same speed and security as file transfers.

What’s New in Latest Version

Android+iOS only hotfix update addressing button icon sizes and UI layout issues
Fixed ghost device list tile appearing when sending immediately accepted messages
Resolved overflow issue with Open button when sending link messages on mobile
Added missing ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK permission for Android 17+ compatibility
Added Belarusian and Irish language translations

Installation Steps

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Installation Steps

Click the download button above to get the installer for your operating system
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run the installer
Follow the on-screen installation wizard to complete setup

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 10 and later versions, macOS 10.15 Catalina and later, Linux distributions with Qt support, Android 7.0 and later, iOS 13.0 and later

Common Issues & Fixes

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Issue: Devices not showing up → Solution: Ensure all devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and LocalSend is running on each device
Issue: Android permission denied → Solution: Grant LOCAL_NETWORK permission in Android settings for LocalSend

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