photon
About photon
Photon is a cross-platform file and folder transfer application built using Flutter. It enables users to transfer files between devices using HTTP, without requiring a Wi-Fi router as it can operate over a mobile hotspot.
The application supports transferring files between any devices that run Photon, including Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS, with iOS support coming soon. It preserves folder structures during transfers and allows sharing of raw text alongside files.
Key features
- True folder sharing with preserved structure including subdirectories
- Cross-platform support for transfers between different operating systems
- Multiple file transfer capability
- Raw text sharing with options to save as text file or copy to clipboard
- Material You design interface
- Works over mobile hotspot or same local network
- HTTPS support with token-based validation in version 3.0.0+
- High-speed data transfer dependent on Wi-Fi bandwidth
Download v3.0.0
Jan 5, 2025LinuxLinux
Frequently asked questions
- Is photon free?
- Yes. photon is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does photon support?
- photon provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
- What is the latest version of photon?
- The latest version is v3.0.0, released on Jan 5, 2025.
- What platforms does Photon support?
- Photon currently supports Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS. iOS support is listed as coming soon.
- Does Photon require an internet connection?
- No internet connection is required. Photon works between devices connected via mobile hotspot or the same local network.
- What license does Photon use?
- The license has been updated to GPL3 from MIT.
- Where are transferred files saved?
- By default, files are stored at internal_storage/Download/Photon directory, but the save location can be changed.
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