Cross-Device Transfer
Transfer Large Files from Android to Mac Wirelessly
Connecting Android to Mac over USB has historically relied on the notoriously buggy 'Android File Transfer' utility. LimeShare eliminates cables, granting Android and Mac users instant high-speed browser-to-browser transfers.
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Up to 3 GB free · Client-side zero-knowledge encryption · No accounts, no logs
Send files with LimeShareKey advantages
Bypasses Android File TransferNo USB cable disconnects, MTP errors, or third-party drivers.
Works across any Wi-Fi or cellular networkDirect WebRTC DataChannel connection with automatic zero-knowledge cloud fallback.
Zero compressionAndroid 8K video, RAW DNGs, and ZIP archives are delivered without re-encoding.
Step-by-step guide
- Select files on Android: Open Chrome on Android and visit limeshare.org or limeshare.org/drop.
- Generate transfer link: Tap Encrypt & get link or open LimeDrop P2P mode.
- Open on Mac: Open the link in Safari or Chrome on your Mac — the file streams straight to your Downloads folder.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Android File Transfer keep failing on Mac?
macOS lacks native MTP filesystem drivers. Android File Transfer crashes frequently on large files. LimeShare bypasses MTP entirely through browser WebRTC.