Download File Transfer - Best Software & Apps

  • Xender

    3.3.1025

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    iPhone
    Windows Phone

    Share any file between your phone and PC for free

    8
    2640 votes
    • PROS: Quickly and safely transfer, Easy to use, No size or format restrictions, It does not consume your data
    • CONS: Sometimes the app is restarts
  • WeChat

    2.6.0.1018

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    iPhone
    Mac
    Windows Phone

    The popular chat app from China gets an English version

    9
    351 votes
    • PROS: Simple and easy to use, Excellent file transfer and screenshot tools
    • CONS: No video or audio support
  • MyCam

    2.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Easily take snapshots and record video with any webcam

    7
    2144 votes
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    • PROS: No installation required, Very easy to set up and use, Works with any webcam
    • CONS: Supports very few formats, Almost no configuration options
  • Telegram

    4.8.9

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android
    Windows
    iPhone
    Mac
    Web Apps

    Fast and secure messaging app

    8
    477 votes
    • PROS: Supports group chats, Share videos up to 1GB, Send batches of photos, "Snapchat" style Secret Chat, Higher level of privacy compared to WhatsApp
    • CONS: Voice messages supported but no voice calling, Small user base compared to WhatsApp
  • Zapya - File transfer tool

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    iPhone

    Share files easily with Zapya

    9
    489 votes
    • PROS: Simple user interface, Unlimited file transfer, User groups, Integral media player
    • CONS: User groups limited
  • TeamViewer 8

    Beta 8.0.15959.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    The most recent beta test of TeamViewer

    7
    329 votes
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    • PROS: Remote control file transfer, Shared use of groups, Integration with Outlook, Simplified remote printing, New management console
    • CONS: Less stable than normal, Variable image quality
  • Cyberduck

    6.6.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Mac
    Windows

    Elegant and efficient free FTP client

    6
    470 votes
    • PROS: Handles FTP, SFTP, Webdav and S3, Integration with external editors, Elegant interface, Integrated with Dropbox
    • CONS: Transfers may time out on SSL connections
  • FrostWire

    6.7.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android
    Mac

    Search Download and Listen to Music in one for Free

    7
    1653 votes
    • PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use
    • CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features
  • Android Transfer for PC

    3.6.11.78

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Manage your smartphone with Android Transfer for free!

    8
    370 votes
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    • PROS: Manage file, applications and music across multiple mobile devices from your PC computer, Compatible with Android and IOS devices, Completely free
    • CONS: Requires to be constantly running in the background to manage your files
  • Syncios

    6.3.4

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Manage your iOS device with SynciOS

    6
    262 votes
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    • PROS: Simple visual interface, Convenient transfer between Android, PC and iOS
    • CONS: Limited contact management, Requires iTunes to work
  • FileZilla

    3.35.0 RC2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Awesome free FTP client

    8
    1148 votes
    • PROS: Fast and efficient, Handles large transfers, Secure, Remote file search, Filters
    • CONS: Can't schedule transfers
  • Mobizen

    2.12.0.1

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Web Apps

    Android and Windows, friends forever

    7
    492 votes
    • PROS: Little delay in remote viewing, Quick access via PIN, Remote screen recording
    • CONS: Connectivity issues, Two icons in the notification area, Window cannot be resized
  • Slack

    3.0.1.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac
    Android
    iPhone

    Productivity and style with Slack

    9
    10 votes
    • PROS: All your messaging and file transfer in one place, User friendly and smart design, Syncs with mobile devices
    • CONS: Can take some time for the whole team to learn
  • OpenSSH

    p1 6.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Prevent security attacks on your system

    7
    88 votes
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    • PROS: Enables rock-solid encryption, Lots of preferences at hand
    • CONS: Could prove tricky for novices
  • WeTransfer

    Beta

    License
    free
    Platform
    Web Apps
    Android
    iPhone

    Hassle-free way to share photos and videos

    7
    3702 votes
    • PROS: Great looking user interface, Very simple to transfer, Send up-to 10GB of photos or videos
    • CONS: More image selection options needed
  • Windows 7 Easy Transfer

    for Windows XP 6.1.7600

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Easy upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7

    8
    300 votes
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    • PROS: Dead simple to use, Can transfer documents, photos, videos, user account settings..., You can password protect the file, Data transfer can be done via cable, network or USB drive
    • CONS: Data transfer can take a while
  • CM Transfer - Share files

    1.0.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    Professional and effective file transfer application for smartphones

    7
    25 votes
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    • PROS: One of the fastest and most versatile file transfer applications in existence, It is able to handle multiple different formats without any trouble
    • CONS: A strong Internet connection is required to send files fast, It may not be compatible with older mobile phone operating systems
  • Free ISO Burner

    1.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Free software to transfer ISO files into DVDs and Blu-ray discs

    7
    50 votes
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    • PROS: A very small and compact file size., This software can work with most versions of Windows, including Windows 10.
    • CONS: A certain amount of previous experience might be required for some users., There is no variant of this package designed for smartphones.
  • File Transfer

    2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Android

    Easy way to send files from PC across networks

    6
    34 votes
    • PROS: Great if devices are connected to the same network, Easy to use, Suitable for large file transfers
    • CONS: Requires devices to be on same network
  • WiFi File Transfer

    1.0.9

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Android

    Free to install app that allows you to transfer files, wirelessly

    7
    92 votes
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    • PROS: Very easy to use., Fast and effective.
    • CONS: Web interface needs improvement., Transfer issues on some devices.
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