Automatic LAN discovery
Both apps look for devices on the same network, so you do not need to type an IP address or configure connection details.
Windows / Android LAN transfer
Move files from your PC
to your phone without detours.
CipherTransLocal lets Windows and Android send text, images, and files to each other over the same Wi-Fi or local network. No account, no cloud upload first, and no need to relay private files through chat apps.
Device-to-deviceTransfer inside your local network without third-party cloud relay.
Conversation styleText, images, and files stay in the same device history.
Transfer controlProgress, speed, pause, cancel, and retry states are visible.
No accountOpen both apps and discover devices immediately.
No compressionImages, installers, and archives are sent as files.
TraceableEach device keeps its own transfer history.
Cross-deviceBuilt for the Windows desktop app and Android phone app.
Feature set
Focused on one job: making local device transfers more direct.
This is not cloud storage or a complex sync system. It puts everyday cross-device transfers on the shortest path: screenshots, documents, APKs, archives, and quick text.
Text, images, and files together
Quick notes, screenshots, photos, APKs, and archives stay in one conversation, so finished transfers remain easy to find.
Clear progress and speed
Large transfers show speed, progress, and state, so you know whether a file is waiting, active, paused, or failed.
Pause, resume, cancel
Cancel the wrong file, retry on unstable networks, and keep transfer controls out in the open.
More stable Android background transfer
Foreground service and Wi-Fi keep-alive behavior reduce interruptions when Android moves to the background.
Confirmation for important actions
Deleting devices and clearing history ask for confirmation, reducing accidental loss of useful records.
Real interface
Not a concept image. This is an interface built for file transfer.
The Android app organizes devices, history, and settings in a phone-friendly structure, while the desktop app handles reliable sending, receiving, background running, and history management.
Find devices first, then come back to completed transfers.Search, history, and empty states are designed around real LAN transfer flows, so users can see what is happening.
Shows discovered Windows and Android devices, with clear online state and refresh action.
Text and file records are kept by time, which makes recent transfers easy to recover.
When no device is found, the app points to network, Wi-Fi, firewall, and other likely causes.
Workflow
Open both apps, find a device, send directly.
The interaction feels close to everyday chat: choose a device, then send a message or file. No IP memorization, no account signup, and no need to send files through another app first.
1
Put both devices on the same network
Connect your computer and phone to the same Wi-Fi, or another local network where they can reach each other.
2
Open CipherTransLocal
The Windows desktop app and Android app broadcast and discover each other.
3
Send like a chat message
Send text, images, or files. Progress and results stay inside the conversation for that device.
FAQ
Key questions answered before people search.
CipherTransLocal is built for Windows and Android LAN transfer: local discovery, local sending, and traceable transfer history.
Does CipherTransLocal require an account?
No. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi or local network, open the apps, then search for and choose a device.
Are files uploaded to cloud storage first?
No. Transfers happen between devices on the same local network, without first handing files to a third-party drive.
What can it transfer?
It supports text, images, APKs, archives, documents, and other common files, with device-specific conversation history.
Can Android keep transferring in the background?
The Android app uses foreground service and Wi-Fi keep-alive behavior to reduce interruptions. Actual stability still depends on system battery policy and network quality.
Download
Install one side, then the other.
Download the installer for Windows. On Android, download the APK and follow system prompts. All files are published on GitHub Releases.
Windows desktop app
Best for sending and receiving files from your computer, running in the tray, and managing transfer history.
Download for WindowsAndroid phone app
Best for sending photos from your phone, receiving desktop files, choosing download folders, and saving to gallery.
Download Android APKSource code, releases, and roadmap live on GitHub.
The repository includes the desktop app, Android app, development docs, and installers. If the tool is useful, you can star the project and follow future versions there.