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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.

Ready to send your files?

Up to 3 GB free · Client-side zero-knowledge encryption · No accounts, no logs

Send files with LimeShare

Key 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.

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Products & Tools
  • Cloud Encrypted Drop
  • LimeDrop (Direct P2P)
  • Offline File Encryptor
  • Speed Calculator
  • SHA-256 Checksum Verifier
  • Certified Destruction Verifier
File Formats
  • MP4 Video
  • Apple ProRes & MOV
  • 4K & 8K Master Video
  • ZIP & 7Z Archives
  • Photoshop PSD & PSB
  • Camera RAW Photos
  • AutoCAD DWG & Revit
  • 3D Models & Blender
  • Large PDF Blueprints
  • Lossless WAV Audio
Platform Limits
  • Gmail Limit (25 MB)
  • Outlook Limit (20 MB)
  • WhatsApp Media Limit
  • Telegram 2GB vs 4GB
  • Discord 10MB Limit
  • Apple Mail Drop
  • Slack Storage Quotas
  • Signal 100MB Cap
  • Proton Mail 25MB Cap
Comparisons
  • WeTransfer Alternative
  • SwissTransfer Alternative
  • Firefox Send Revival
  • FromSmash Alternative
  • Send Anywhere Alternative
  • Filemail Alternative
  • TransferNow Alternative
  • Dropbox Transfer Alternative
  • Wormhole Alternative
Solutions
  • Legal & Law Firms
  • Photographers
  • Video Editors & Studios
  • Architects & BIM
  • Healthcare & DICOM
  • Game Development
  • Accountants & Tax
  • iPhone to Windows PC
  • Android to Mac
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