LocalSend

by LocalSend project · Utilities

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

AirDrop-style file sharing over your local Wi-Fi, across all platforms.

Official download from localsend.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens localsend.org, LocalSend project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is LocalSend?

LocalSend sends files and text between nearby devices on the same network without the internet or an account. Transfers are encrypted.

Key features

  • Works without internet
  • No account needed
  • Encrypted transfers
  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS

Best for

  • Phone to PC transfers
  • Mixed Apple and Windows households
  • Offices without shared drives

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install LocalSend

  1. 1Open the official LocalSend download page on localsend.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id LocalSend.LocalSend -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask localsend

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.localsend.localsend_app

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download LocalSend safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on localsend.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

LocalSend questions

Where can I download LocalSend safely?

Download LocalSend only from LocalSend project's official site at localsend.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is LocalSend free?

Yes. LocalSend is open-source software and free to use.

Does LocalSend work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

LocalSend is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check LocalSend project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install LocalSend from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id LocalSend.LocalSend -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask localsend); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.localsend.localsend_app). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to LocalSend?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full utilities list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.