PairDrop: The Easiest Way to Transfer Files Across Devices Using WebRTC
P2P local file transfer based on WebRTC
I present PairDrop, a simple tool for transferring files between devices using WebRTC. You can pair devices permanently or join temporary public rooms to share data instantly. If direct connections fail, traffic routes through a server, ensuring reliability. With support for multiple languages and an open-source design on GitHub, PairDrop makes local file sharing seamless and accessible for everyone.
The easiest way to transfer files across devices.
- ssl-3
Seems to work well, at least between my Linux desktop and my wifi-connected Android phone; both showed up without any hassle, and sending files each way was boring in the best of ways.
It also supports something it calls "Private Room," which doesn't require the endpoints to be on the same LAN. This also works well, at least with my phone on 5G and the Linux box ultimately connected with DOCSIS.
No idea how many intermediaries, if any, are involved with any of this, and for my normal purposes I don't care at all.
- felooboolooomba
It's crazy that in 2026, transferring files between two random, willing, devices is still a hassle.
- als0
Reminds me of https://sharedrop.io