Send files between devices on the same network
Open FileDrop on both devices. No app, no sign-up, no uploads.
Devices on your network
Missing a device? Open this page on it too, connected to the same Wi-Fi.
How to connect another device
- Open FileDrop on this deviceDone, you're here.
- Open this page on your other devicePhone, tablet or computer, in any browser. No app needed.
- Connect both to the same Wi-FiThen they find each other automatically and show up here.
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Sending
Don't see your device?
- Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and open FileDrop on both.
- Turn off any VPN or mobile data "Wi-Fi assist" on the phone.
- Guest and office networks often block devices from seeing each other. Try a home network or a phone hotspot.
- Still nothing? Reload the page on both devices.
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Incoming
Received
Files stay in this tab only. Tap Save to keep them.
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Share files between your devices.
No cables, no cloud.
FileDrop connects your phone, tablet and computer directly over the network they share. Nothing to install and no sign-up.
- Open FileDropon two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Pick a deviceand choose the files or text you want to send.
- Accept & saveThe other device accepts, and the files arrive in seconds.
- EncryptedEvery transfer is end-to-end encrypted.
- Direct & fastFiles go device to device at Wi-Fi speed.
- Nothing storedNothing is uploaded or kept on a server.
- Any deviceiPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.
A free AirDrop alternative for every device
AirDrop only works between Apple devices. FileDrop works in the browser, so any phone, tablet or computer on the same Wi-Fi can share files with any other.
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Computer to computer
Share documents between two laptops at home or in the office, over the local network.
Privacy
- Your files and their contents
- Texts you send
- Anything you receive
- The device name and type you show to others
- Your network's public address, only to group devices on the same network
- Connection setup messages between devices
No cookies, no ads, no accounts. We only count anonymous visits with Cloudflare Web Analytics, which doesn't use cookies or track you across sites. File names and sizes are shown to the receiver so they can accept or decline. The optional tip panel is provided by Ko-fi and loads only if you open it.
Questions
Can I use FileDrop like AirDrop between iPhone and Windows or Android?
Yes. FileDrop works in any modern browser, so you can send files between an iPhone and a Windows PC, an Android phone and a Mac, or any other mix of devices, as long as they are on the same Wi-Fi.
Why can't I see my other device?
Both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network with FileDrop open. Turn off any VPN, and note that guest and office networks often block devices from seeing each other.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Files travel directly from one device to the other over an end-to-end encrypted connection. They are never uploaded or stored on a server.
Is FileDrop free?
Yes, FileDrop is free to use with no ads, no accounts and no cookies. If it saves you time, you can leave an optional tip on Ko-fi.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit. Very large files (several GB) may not fit in an iPhone browser's memory, so send those in smaller parts.
Do I need to install an app?
No. FileDrop runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux. On iPhone, tap Share and then Add to Home Screen to keep it one tap away.
Where do received files go?
They appear in your Inbox. Tap Save to store them on your device; they disappear when you close the tab.