LocalSend APK v1.18.2 · Latest Version for Android
LocalSend shares files and text between nearby phones and computers over your Wi-Fi. Encrypted, no internet, no account, works on every platform.
- Version
- 1.18.2
- Updated
- Aug 26, 2026
- Size
- 44 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Developer
- Tien Do Nam
- Category
- Tools
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Package
- org.localsend.localsend_app
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What is LocalSend?
LocalSend is a free, open-source AirDrop alternative that works across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. Devices on the same Wi-Fi network find each other automatically, and you can send photos, videos, documents or plain text in a few taps. Transfers stay inside your local network and are encrypted over HTTPS, so nothing passes through a cloud server.
Key Features
- Send files of any size between phones and computers
- Works on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux
- End-to-end encrypted transfers over HTTPS
- No internet connection, account or sign-up needed
- Send to several devices at once and share links or text
Getting Started
Install LocalSend on both devices and connect them to the same Wi-Fi or hotspot. Open the app, pick the files on the sender, choose the receiving device from the list and accept on the other side. It is a fast way to move large videos from your phone to a PC without cables or cloud storage.
Open Source and Privacy
LocalSend is developed in the open by Tien Do Nam and released under the Apache-2.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/localsend/localsend, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install LocalSend APK
- Tap Download and get the LocalSend v1.18.2 APK (44 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LocalSend free?
Yes. LocalSend is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this LocalSend APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does LocalSend need?
LocalSend v1.18.2 requires Android 7.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of LocalSend?
The source code is available at https://github.com/localsend/localsend. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
