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Start with either app.
Open ShareX Android or ShareX Desktop. Either app works on its own. Choose a shared folder or individual files, then start sharing.
ONE APP ON THE SHARING DEVICE A LITTLE CLOSER. A LOT SIMPLER.
ShareX.
Your files. No detours.
Standalone apps for Android and desktop.
Use either one. Other devices connect in a browser.
Free & open sourceUse either app independently
ShareX Desktop Local network
ANDROID OR DESKTOP. INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN.
Local by design Your files stay yours Connect in a browser Open all the way
SHAREX DESKTOP · WORKS ON ITS OWNEverything you need.
Everything you need.
Nothing in the way.
Run ShareX Desktop on its own. Other devices connect in a browser. No Android app required.
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Everything in its place.
Share a folder, a drive, or just the files you choose. Browse, search, and preview them from one familiar workspace.
SHAREX ANDROID · WORKS ON ITS OWNYour phone.
Your phone.
Ready to share.
ShareX Android runs on its own. Start sharing on your phone; other phones, tablets, and computers connect in a browser. No desktop app required.
- Share a folder or just a few files
- Connect nearby devices with a QR code
- Send and receive through any browser
FROM HERE TO THEREThree steps.
Desktop setup guide Three steps.
That’s the whole setup.
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Make the connection.
Join the same Wi-Fi or hotspot on another phone, tablet, or computer. Scan the QR code or open the local address in its browser.
NO APP NEEDED TO CONNECT03
Let the files flow.
Approve browser access. Browse, download, or upload when write access is enabled. Stop sharing when you’re done.
DIRECTLY BETWEEN DEVICES BUILT IN THE OPENGood software.
Good software.
No closed doors.
Free to use. Open to explore. Yours to improve.
ShareX is open source, from Android to desktop.
A SHORTER PATH FOR YOUR FILES
Make yourself at home.
Choose one standalone app. Other devices only need a browser.
ShareX DesktopDESKTOP
Standalone desktop app. No Android app required.
Windows 10 / 11 · x64The primary, tested desktop platform.
View Windows releasesUnsigned builds · Installation notes ShareX AndroidANDROID
Standalone Android app. No desktop app required.
Get it on Google Play Download APKInstall either app on the sharing device. Connect from any browser.
Do I need both the Android and desktop apps?
No. ShareX Android and ShareX Desktop are independent apps. Android works without the desktop app, and Desktop works without the Android app. Start sharing from either one; other phones, tablets, and computers connect through a browser without installing either app.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. Local file transfers work over the same Wi-Fi network or hotspot without internet access. Online features, such as browsing the plugin Store or downloading the app, still need an internet connection.
Does the other device need ShareX?
No. Install ShareX on the device sharing files. Other devices can scan its QR code or open its local address in a browser. Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi network or hotspot, then approve browser access.
Where do my files go?
Files move directly between devices on your local network. ShareX does not route local transfers through a cloud storage service. You choose the folder or files to share and control which browsers can access them.
Can I send files in both directions?
Yes. The browser portal supports uploads and downloads. The sharing device controls whether file changes are allowed. On desktop, read-only access is enabled by default; enable write access when you want to receive uploads or allow file management.
Which platforms can I use?
ShareX is available for Android and desktop. Windows 10/11 x64 is the primary tested desktop platform. macOS and Linux packages are experimental and have not yet been validated on native hardware. Receiving devices only need a compatible browser.
Is ShareX free and open source?
Yes. Both the Android and desktop applications are open source under AGPL-3.0. You can explore the code, report issues, and contribute on GitHub. This project is separate from the Windows screenshot utility with the same name.