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Dropinn

A Snapdrop, PairDrop and LocalSend alternative that works across networks

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Quick answer

Snapdrop, PairDrop and LocalSend are popular ways to send files between nearby devices. Dropinn is a browser-based alternative that also works when the devices are on different networks, keeps shared files available for hours so the receiver can download them later, and shares text alongside files up to 10 GB. It needs no install and no account.

Open DropinnStart a Private Share

Step by step

  1. 1

    Open Dropinn on both devices

    Devices on the same Wi-Fi see the same space immediately, like a local drop tool.

  2. 2

    Share across networks when needed

    Use Private Share for two devices or Create Room for a group. Scan the QR code or type the 6-digit code.

  3. 3

    Send files and text

    Add files or paste text. The other side can download now or later, until the share expires.

How Dropinn differs from local drop tools

  • Peer-to-peer tools such as PairDrop send files directly between browsers, so both devices must stay online during the transfer. Dropinn uploads to temporary storage, so the receiver can download after the sender has closed the tab.
  • Wi-Fi Share works on the same network, and Private Share and rooms work across any networks.
  • Every mode shares text and links as well as files.
  • Shares are deleted automatically: Wi-Fi items after 2 hours, private sessions after 2 hours, rooms after 24 hours.

When a local tool may suit you better

Dropinn needs an internet connection. If you need to move files with no internet at all, a local-network app such as LocalSend can transfer directly between devices on the same network.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dropinn work without internet?

No. Dropinn needs an internet connection on both devices. It does not need the same Wi-Fi unless you use Wi-Fi Share.

Does Dropinn require the same Wi-Fi network?

Only Wi-Fi Share does. Private Share links and rooms work across different networks and mobile data.

What is the file size limit?

Each file can be up to 10 GB.

Can the receiver download later if I close the page?

Yes. Files stay available until the share expires, even after the sender closes the tab.