Photon - file share (FOSS)
by Abhilash Hegde
Cross-platform high speed file-transfer app. Made in India 🇮🇳, for the world.
| App Name | Photon - file share (FOSS) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Abhilash Hegde |
| Category | Tools |
| Download Size | 21 MB |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 |
| Average Rating | 4.78 |
| Rating Count | 111 |
| Google Play | Download |
| AppBrain | Download Photon - file share (FOSS) Android app |
Photon is a cross-platform file-transfer application built using flutter. It uses http to transfer files between devices. You can transfer files between devices that run Photon.(No wi-fi router is required ,you can use hotspot)
*Note: 150mbps + speed is not a clickbait and its actually attainable with 5GHz wi-fi /hotspot. However if you are using 2.4GHz wi-fi/hotspot, it supports up-to 50-70mbps.*
Platforms
- Android
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
*Current features*
- Cross-platform support
For instance you can transfer files between Android and Windows
- Transfer multiple files
You can pick any number of files.
- Pick files faster
Pick and share multiple files faster.
- Smooth UI
Material You design.
- Open-source and ad free
Photon is open-source and completely free without any ads.
- Works between the devices connected via mobile-hotspot / between the
devices connected to same router (same local area network)**
- Uses cryptographically secure secret code generation for authentication
(internally)
- Supports high-speed data transfer
Photon is capable of transferring files at a very high rate but it depends
upon the wi-fi bandwidth.
(No internet connection required)
Recent changes:
- Ability to share / receive raw text
- Ability to handle external intents for text type
- Option to clear app cache
- Ability to search APKs
- UI enhancements
- Performance improvements
- Option to open download location
*Note: 150mbps + speed is not a clickbait and its actually attainable with 5GHz wi-fi /hotspot. However if you are using 2.4GHz wi-fi/hotspot, it supports up-to 50-70mbps.*
Platforms
- Android
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
*Current features*
- Cross-platform support
For instance you can transfer files between Android and Windows
- Transfer multiple files
You can pick any number of files.
- Pick files faster
Pick and share multiple files faster.
- Smooth UI
Material You design.
- Open-source and ad free
Photon is open-source and completely free without any ads.
- Works between the devices connected via mobile-hotspot / between the
devices connected to same router (same local area network)**
- Uses cryptographically secure secret code generation for authentication
(internally)
- Supports high-speed data transfer
Photon is capable of transferring files at a very high rate but it depends
upon the wi-fi bandwidth.
(No internet connection required)
Recent changes:
- Ability to share / receive raw text
- Ability to handle external intents for text type
- Option to clear app cache
- Ability to search APKs
- UI enhancements
- Performance improvements
- Option to open download location
