- What is LocalBeam?
- LocalBeam is a free, browser-based tool for sending files directly between two devices on the same WiFi network - no app install, no cloud upload, no account.
- How do I transfer files with LocalBeam?
- Open localbeam.app on both devices while connected to the same WiFi network. The devices find each other automatically - pick one, choose your files, and the transfer starts.
- Do I need to install an app?
- No. LocalBeam runs entirely in your web browser on both the sending and receiving device.
- Is LocalBeam free?
- Yes, LocalBeam is completely free with no account required and no usage limits.
- Are my files uploaded to a server?
- No. Files travel directly between devices over WebRTC. LocalBeam never stores, uploads, or logs your files.
- Why do both devices need to be on the same WiFi network?
- LocalBeam uses your local network to connect devices directly to each other, which is what keeps transfers private and fast. Devices on different networks can’t discover each other.
- Is there a file size limit?
- No hard limit - since files transfer directly over WiFi instead of through a server, LocalBeam can handle large files that email or cloud upload tools would reject.
- Does LocalBeam work between Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac?
- Yes. LocalBeam works in any modern browser, so you can send files between any combination of Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and Linux devices.
- Is LocalBeam safe and private?
- Yes. Files transfer peer-to-peer and are never stored on a server, no account or personal data is collected, and nothing is logged.