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Transfer

A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Platforms

  • Android
  • F-Droid  IzzyOnDroid repo
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  1.  Ad-free
  2.  Works Offline
  3.  No registration required
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  Command line interface
  6.  Supports Zip files
  7.  Direct file uploading
  8.  Local network sharing
  9.  Large File Transfer
  10.  Local server
  11.  Secure File Sharing
  12.  Password protection
  13.  Local Network Connection

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  • Developed by

    matan-h
  • Licensing

    Open Source (MIT) and Free product.
  • Alternatives

    68 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Categories

File SharingOS & UtilitiesBackup & SyncDevelopmentFile Management

GitHub repository

  •  506 Stars
  •  40 Forks
  •  13 Open Issues
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What is Transfer?

A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

Transfer makes sharing files across your local network incredibly straightforward. Think of it as a temporary USB stick you can access from any computer or device with a web browser — but without the physical stick, powered by a clean and simple UI.

Basically, a better alternative to running uploadserver through Termux.

The Problem It Solves

Imagine you need to transfer a file between your laptop and desktop — but you just want to send the file and move on:

  • You don’t have a USB stick or cable handy
  • You don’t want to configure SMB (enable/run Samba, then download a client)
  • You don’t want to use the cloud — either because it’s slow, unprivate, or you simply don’t have easy access to it

Key Features

  • Effortless LAN Sharing: Once Transfer is active, it serves files from your chosen shared folder over HTTP. Any device on the same Wi-Fi can connect using a simple web address shown in the app.
  • Configurable Security:
  • IP Permissions: By default, new devices attempting to connect trigger an "Allow/Deny" popup on your phone, giving you control over who accesses your files. This can be turned off for trusted networks.
  • Password Protection: For an added layer, you can secure access with a password (off by default).
  • Powerful CLI Access (curl-friendly):
  • Transfer works great with command-line tools. Upload files directly using curl -T yourfile.txt <your-phone-ip>:8000.Also,you can download files usingcurl <phone-ip>:8000/yourfile.txt.
  • Dual Browse UI: Manage and access your shared files directly within the Transfer app on your Android device, or through the intuitive web interface on any connected computer.
  • Quick In-App Transfers:
  • Upload: Easily select files from your phone’s storage to add them to the shared folder.
  • Paste: Paste text from your phone’s clipboard directly into a new .txt file in the shared folder with a single tap.