Is there an AirDrop for Windows?

Yes. OpenDrop works like AirDrop but on Windows and Linux. It runs a local server that finds your phone on Wi-Fi or connects through a secure Cloudflare tunnel. You can transfer files wirelessly with iPhone, Android, and Linux. Works as a GUI app or from the command line.

Is OpenDrop safe to use?

Yes. Remote connections use Cloudflare Tunnels with TLS 1.3 encryption, and every session gets a unique secret key with HMAC-SHA256 request signing. Files go directly between your devices and never touch any server.

Does OpenDrop have a command line interface (CLI)?

Yes. OpenDrop has both a desktop GUI and a command line interface. You can run the server headless from the terminal, which is great for automation, scripting, remote servers, or if you just prefer the command line.

How do I transfer photos from Android to PC wirelessly?

Open OpenDrop on your PC. It starts a local server and creates a secure tunnel automatically. Then scan the QR code with the OpenDrop Android app. If both devices are on the same Wi-Fi, it connects directly over LAN for maximum speed. Pick your photos and tap send. No USB cable, no cloud upload, no account needed.

How is OpenDrop different from Snapdrop or LocalSend?

Snapdrop needs a WebRTC signaling server and only runs in a browser. LocalSend needs both devices on the same network. OpenDrop runs a native FastAPI server with automatic LAN discovery (mDNS) plus a Cloudflare tunnel for remote access. It works offline on the same Wi-Fi, and also works across different networks. It handles larger files, lets you browse folders, has a CLI mode, and has native mobile apps.

What is the difference between OpenDrop by NFDGames and other OpenDrop projects?

OpenDrop by NFDGames is a file transfer app on the App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store with GUI and CLI for Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. The seemoo-lab/opendrop on GitHub is a different project, a Python-based Apple AirDrop protocol tool for macOS and Linux. GaudiLabs OpenDrop is a digital microfluidics bio lab platform. They just happen to share the same name.

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OpenDrop auto-discovers devices on your Wi-Fi, or connects anywhere through a secure Cloudflare tunnel. No cables, no cloud uploads, no file size limits.

Works across Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. Your files go directly between devices. Nothing is stored on our servers.

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Why OpenDrop is the Best AirDrop Alternative

Secure, offline file transfer for Windows, Linux, and Mobile.

Fast Local Wi-Fi Transfer

On the same network? OpenDrop auto-discovers your PC via mDNS and transfers directly at full LAN speed. No file size limits.

End-to-End Encrypted

Remote connections use Cloudflare Tunnels with TLS 1.3 encryption. Every session generates a unique secret key. Files go device-to-device.

Works Anywhere

Not on the same Wi-Fi? OpenDrop creates a secure Cloudflare tunnel so you can transfer files over mobile data, from another building, or across the internet.

Cross-Platform

Desktop server for Windows and Linux. Mobile apps for Android and iOS. Transfer between any combination of devices.

No Accounts Needed

Launch the server, scan a QR code with your phone. Connected. No sign-ups, no port forwarding, no configuration.

GUI & CLI Support

Use the desktop GUI or run it headless from the command line. The CLI is great for automation, scripting, and running on remote servers.

Pro: Auto-Connect & Streaming

Skip the QR code entirely. Pro syncs your devices automatically, enables binary streaming for files up to 10 GB, and links multiple desktops together.

How to Transfer Files with OpenDrop

Up and running in under a minute.

Launch the Server

Run OpenDrop on your PC. It starts a local server, broadcasts itself on your Wi-Fi via mDNS, and creates a secure Cloudflare tunnel. All automatic.

Scan the QR Code

Open the OpenDrop app on your phone and scan the QR code on your PC. Your phone connects using the fastest path available, either local Wi-Fi or secure tunnel.

Transfer Files

Browse your PC's files from your phone, send photos and documents back, or share entire folders. Files transfer directly between your devices.

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Available on Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS. macOS coming soon.

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