No cloud in the middle
Beam FileShare sends files across your local network instead of uploading them to cloud storage.
Free personal use · local Wi-Fi file sharing
Share files over local Wi-Fi, without cloud uploads.
Beam FileShare runs on one Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android device. Others open its link in a browser to upload or download files on the same trusted network.
Transfers use your local network. Use Beam FileShare on a network you trust.
Latest version v1.7.1New versions: free non-commercial use · older MIT releases retain their terms
One hostThe Windows, Mac, Linux or Android host
Browser for receiversNo Beam FileShare install on other devices
Local transferNo cloud storage in the middle
From first launch to shared files
One device hosts the folder. Other devices join from a browser.
- 01
Start Beam FileShare
Run Beam FileShare on the device that will host the shared folder.
- 02
Join the network
Connect devices to the same Wi‑Fi, or start a private Beam network.
- 03
Open the link
Scan the QR code or type the link on a phone or computer. No receiver app needed.
Choose your download
Choose a platform and build type. Beam recommends the closest match for your device above.
WindowsRecommended for this device2options
Choose x64 for most PCs, or ARM64 for ARM-powered devices.
macOSRecommended for this device2options
Choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs, or Intel for older Macs.
LinuxRecommended for this device7options
Choose a portable build or the package format used by your distribution.
Linux · x64Portable .tar.gz archiveDownloadLinux · ARM64Portable .tar.gz archiveDownloadAppImage · x64Single-file app · no installationDownloadAppImage · ARM64Single-file app · no installationDownloadDebian / Ubuntu · x64.deb packageDownloadDebian / Ubuntu · ARM64.deb packageDownloadFedora / RPM · x64.rpm packageDownload
AndroidRecommended for this device1options
Install Beam on the Android device that will host files.
Using an iPhone or iPad?
You do not need to install Beam on the receiving device. Open the shared link in Safari to upload or download files.
Check release files with the published SHA256 checksums. View checksums and release notes
Prefer installing from a terminal?
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/omdaral/beam-fileshare/main/get-beam.sh | bash -s -- --installThe installer detects your operating system and architecture.
Made for sharing nearby
Browser for everyone else
Send the link to a phone, tablet, or computer. Recipients do not need an account or Beam installed.
Large transfers can resume
Beam sends files in checked chunks and can continue after a connection drop.
Source and usage terms
New versions covered by the custom license are free for non-commercial use; commercial use requires prior written permission from omdaral. Published v1.7.1 and earlier releases remain under their original MIT terms.
Your network, your files
Beam FileShare is built for local-network sharing. Use it on a network you trust, and share only folders you intend others on that network to access.
Beam FileShare guides
Practical help for sharing files locally, choosing a host, and joining from another device.
Good to know
Do both devices need Beam FileShare installed?
No. Run Beam FileShare only on the device hosting the shared folder. Other devices join using a web browser.
Does Beam FileShare need internet to transfer files?
File transfers work over a local Wi-Fi network without internet. Internet is needed to download Beam FileShare or check GitHub for a new release.
Which download should I choose?
Choose a build for the device that will run Beam FileShare. Most Windows PCs use x64; most Intel or AMD Linux computers use x64; newer Macs use Apple Silicon. Android uses the APK.
Does Beam FileShare upload files to cloud storage?
No. Beam FileShare transfers files across your local network instead of uploading them to a cloud-storage service.
Can I use Beam FileShare from an iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari to open the host’s shared link as a receiving device. You do not need to install Beam FileShare on the iPhone.