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LocalSend for Mac

Cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices.

Free
In English
Version 1.18.0
5.0
Based on 2 user rates

LocalSend overview

LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network, without needing an internet connection.

What's new in version 1.18.0

Summary
  • feat(cli): initial CLI release.
  • feat: receive via link.
  • feat: custom color theme via color picker.
  • feat: ipv6 support.
  • feat: checksum support (enabled by default).
  • feat: automatically accept files by favorite devices by default.
  • feat: use decimal units for file sizes (1 GB = 1000 MB) to match macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
  • feat: enable starting text share via command line using --text or -t flags (@guilhermetiscoski).
  • feat: improve remaining time formatting for long transfers (@ShlomoCode).
  • feat: change duplicate file naming from "file-1.txt" to "file (1).txt" format (@kartoshka95).
  • feat(android, ios, macos): respect system-wide animation preferences on first app startup (@nitheesh-daram).
  • feat(android): run file transfer in background.
  • feat(android): add quick settings tile for instant app launch (@Voltra).
  • feat(windows): add LocalSend to share sheet (@chenxdust).
  • feat(macos): implement button to quickly open firewall settings from troubleshoot page (@ShlomoCode).
  • feat(macos): add Command+Comma shortcut to open settings (@ShlomoCode).
  • feat(macos): use user-friendly ComputerName instead of the technical hostname (@ShlomoCode).
  • feat(macos): enable Dock icon text-drop even when the app is not running (@ShlomoCode).
  • feat(linux): use native window decorations instead of large GTK3 headerbar (@nixigaj).
  • perf: faster transfers for slow receiving devices.
  • fix: receiving / sending many files no longer freeze / lag.
  • fix: release wake lock after file transfer completes to allow device sleep (@kartoshka95).
  • fix: text message content displayed three times in history dialog (@ew-sirenko).
  • fix: text message content size calculation (@ew-sirenko).
  • fix: save DNG files to image gallery (@ShlomoCode).
  • fix(ios, android): prevent transfer error by saving unsupported media formats to folder instead of gallery (@ShlomoCode).
  • fix(android): share to LocalSend sometimes doesn't work.
  • fix(android): preserve location metadata when sharing media (@ShlomoCode).
  • fix(macos): prevent Dock icon from briefly appearing during autostart when "Start hidden" is enabled (@ShlomoCode).
  • fix(macos): Dock icon drag-and-drop and Share Extension working again (@ShlomoCode).
  • fix(linux): add CJK font support for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text (@Mr-Ebonycat).

LocalSend for Mac

Free
In English
Version 1.18.0
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makareim
makareim
Aug 26, 2023
1.10.0
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Aug 26, 2023
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May 17, 2023
1.9.1
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