LocalSend 1.18.2 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 19, 2026

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LocalSend moves files and short messages between devices that share the same local network. Your Mac can send photos, videos and documents to a phone, a tablet or another computer without uploads, cables or accounts, because nothing passes through an outside server. Transfers are encrypted, and the app is free and open source. It is a simple answer to a daily annoyance, and it works quietly in the background. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

Key Features

• Send files and messages to nearby devices on your network
• No internet connection or account needed for transfers
• Works across macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS
• Encrypted transfers for local sharing
• Free and open source with no ads or trackers
• Simple device discovery with clear accept prompts

How to Download

1. Open the official LocalSend site and go to the download page.
2. Download from the official site and choose the Mac build.
3. Install the app and open it on your Mac and on the other device.
4. Connect both devices to the same network, pick a file and send it.

System Requirements

You need a Mac running macOS 11 or later, with Apple silicon or an Intel processor, and a local network that both devices can join. Free disk space needs only cover the app itself and the files you choose to receive.

FAQs

Does LocalSend need the internet?

No. Transfers travel over your local network only, so the app keeps working when your internet connection is down.

Is LocalSend free?

Yes. It is free and open source, with no paid tier, no ads and no account to create.

Which devices can I send to?

Any nearby device running LocalSend, including Windows and Linux computers and Android and iOS phones and tablets.