Photon - file share (FOSS)

by Abhilash Hegde


Tools

free



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)