Files move directly between nearby devices on the same local network, without passing through a cloud service. LocalSend lets you select items on a Windows PC and send them to a recipient device running the app.
Choose files or text to send
Select photos, videos, documents, or other files in LocalSend, then choose a nearby device as the recipient. The app also supports sending text, so a short note or copied text can travel through the same local-network workflow.
LocalSend supports any file type. Transfers take place over the devices’ shared Wi-Fi or local network, so an internet connection is not needed for the exchange.
Send to a nearby device
Open LocalSend on both devices while they are connected to the same local network. The sending device can then show available nearby recipients; select one to start the transfer. No account or login is required.
The app runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. That lets a PC send items to a phone or tablet as well as to another computer, as long as the recipient has LocalSend and is on the same network.
Protect transfers and choose a save location
Transfers are encrypted with HTTPS, and PIN verification is available as an additional check.
Incoming files are saved to the Downloads folder by default. Change the save location in LocalSend’s settings if another destination suits the way files are organized on that device.
Pros
- Transfers work offline over the local network
- Supports photos, videos, documents, text, and other file types
- HTTPS encryption protects transfers
- Incoming files go to Downloads by default, with a changeable setting
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
Does LocalSend need an internet connection?
No. Devices transfer files over their shared local network, and the transfer works offline.
Can LocalSend send text as well as files?
Yes. It supports text along with photos, videos, documents, and other file types.
Where does LocalSend save received files?
By default, files go to the Downloads folder. The save location can be changed in settings.
