Photon - file share (FOSS)

Cross-platform high speed file-transfer app. Made in India 🇮🇳, for the world.

App info

Version :

3.0.0

Category :

Tools

Update :

January 04, 2025

Installs :

9,353

Developer :

Abhilash Hegde

Content Rating :

Everyone

Get it on :

Download APK

App description

Android App Analysis and Review: Photon - file share (FOSS), Developed by Abhilash Hegde. Listed in Tools Category. Current Version Is 3.0.0, Updated On 04/01/2025 . According to users reviews on Google Play: Photon - file share (FOSS). Achieved Over 9 thousand Installs. Photon - file share (FOSS) Currently Has 127 Reviews, Average Rating 4.8 Stars

Photon is an open-source 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)

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)**

- HTTPS and token based validation support on photon v3.0.0 and above

- 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)

*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.*
- Photon doesn't support HTTPS on versions older than v3.0.0. Older versions use random code generation on url for security which is still vulnerable to bruteforce attack. Use HTTPS when possible and use photon within trusted networks.

We are currently offering version 3.0.0. This is our latest, most optimized version. It is suitable for many different devices. Free download directly apk from the Google Play Store or other versions we're hosting. Moreover, you can download without registration and no login required.

We have more than 2000+ available devices for Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, LG, Google, OnePlus, Sony, Tablet ... with so many options, it’s easy for you to choose games or software that fit your device.

It can come in handy if there are any country restrictions or any restrictions from the side of your device on the Google App Store.

What's New

- True folder share with preserving folder structure across all platforms
- HTTPS support on photon v3.0.0 and above with self-signed certificates
- Improved device discovery using mDNS
- Significant improvement in file(s) fetch time
- UI enhancements

Rate and review on Google Play store

4.8

127 total

5 77.8

4 22.2

3 0

2 0

1 0

Total number of installs (*estimated)

Estimation of total number of installs on Google Play, Approximated from number of ratings and install bounds achieved on Google Play.

Recent Comments

Ali Fleih

Works well. Speeds are okay, but not as fast as other apps like Snapdrop. The UI is nice and clean. I wish there is a web interface, though. Installation on Windows for a quick file transfer can deter many people from using Photon. I also ran through an error, so I had to install the 2015 Redistributable to fix it. Not the easiest app to install, but once it is installed, it's easy and simple. I like Photon.

Muhammad Fahim

Best app for sharing files between cross platform devices. Tried it between two android phones and android to pc as well. Simple and beautiful UI. Works smoothly. One suggestion is that files history section should have some options like view details of the file, delete the file etc. Also since this is an open source app, it should be available in F-droid. Lastly, Keep the project alive. Loved it every bit.

Saswata Chakraborty

I've tried many file sharing apps such as Mi Share, Zapya, SendAnywhere etc but all of them ask for tons of unnecessary permissions and the speed is mostly aweful with multiple failed attempts. This is probably the only app which asked for bare minimum permission and the speed is shockingly fast. It took lees than 5 minutes for me to send a 5GB file which usually takes more than 20-25 minutes through SendAnywhere. I would love to donate the developer to keep the project alive.

awadh

Great app, not anymore for me. Very unreliable. Just lost a 2gb family video and its gone forever I was sending a bunch of files and 2 videos just cancelled themselves. I'd better use propietery software. File names with other english characters dont get sent.

Ken Kanakei

The app is amazing but there's a bug (maybe) whenever i connect my laptop with my mobile hotspot and share a file from laptop to Mobile it gives an average speed of 300mbps but if send a file from mobile to laptop then the speed drops to 50mbps which is the same speed i get if i switch my hotspot from 5ghz to 2.5ghz i use other apps and they seems to work fine maybe you can fix it other than that absolutely loved it

Priya Hegde

A very good application to use. I tried to transfer photos and it's as fast as a photon. I need to check on transferring large files. FYI—we need to connect 2 devices through a hotspot to transfer files.

Madhusudan Joshi

Exactly what I needed. Ad free, hustle free, cross platform file transfer. The app is pretty smooth and very functional. I can even share apps without internet and it is seemingly fast too.

josephadithya

Awesome application. One small suggestion, first let the connection be established and then sending option shall be shown. Because while selecting the required files, the recieve option on the other device stops.