FileTransferNow

Spec sheet

What it does

FileTransferNow sends files directly between browsers using peer-to-peer WebRTC without uploading them to a file server.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Intended users

The maker describes it as a way to send large files directly to another person without uploading them to cloud storage or creating an account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Platforms

The service runs in a browser on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, and can optionally be installed as a Progressive Web App on those platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Integrations

The maker describes sharing a room link or QR code and offers manual SDP exchange, but does not list third-party product integrations on the pages reviewed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Support

The contact page says email replies usually take two to three business days and GitHub Issues is the fastest route for bugs and feature requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Headquarters

IndiaRead 19 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Founded

The maker describes FileTransferNow as starting as a weekend project but gives no calendar founding year.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Browser requirements

The FAQ lists Chrome and Edge 80+, Firefox 78+, Safari 15+, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi and Arc as supported modern browsers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Company status

The about page says there is no company or investor and identifies Shrestha Tripathi as the independent developer in India.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Cross-network support

The product is designed to connect browsers across different Wi-Fi networks, mobile data, cities and continents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Desktop app

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Developer stack

The GitHub repository describes an Astro 6 and Tailwind CSS frontend deployed on Cloudflare Pages with Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects for signaling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Device pairing

Persistent local pairing supports up to three paired devices, with QR setup and local-only storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Download tracking

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Encryption

WebRTC data channels use end-to-end DTLS encryption with keys negotiated between the two browsers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

File size

The maker says there is no file-size limit; the practical limits are network speed and the receiver’s available disk space.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Folder transfer

Users can drop a folder and the receiving browser preserves its folder structure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Folders

Users can drop a folder and the recipient retains its folder structure.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Install model

It is delivered as a Progressive Web App with optional installation on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux rather than native store apps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Licence status

The website calls the project open source, while the linked GitHub repository says its license is currently TBD and all rights are reserved during private beta.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit: accountability

The terms cap the operator's total liability for service-related claims at USD $0 because the service is free.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Limit: browser dependence

The FAQ says Safari has historically been weaker for very large transfers and recommends Chrome or Firefox for files above 10 GB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Limit: connectivity

The terms disclaim uninterrupted or successful transfers because WebRTC depends on ISP conditions, NAT, firewalls and browser compatibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Limit: content moderation

Because the operator cannot see file contents, abuse enforcement relies on reports and blocking room IDs or network addresses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Local storage

Partial transfers are kept in browser OPFS storage and automatically garbage-collected after seven days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Local-network mode

On the same Wi-Fi, WebRTC can route directly over the LAN and the site reports typical Wi-Fi 6 speeds of 100–300 Mbit/s.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Maker profile

The developer's GitHub profile identifies Shrestha Tripathi as a full-stack, security-focused software engineer from India.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maker repositories

The GitHub profile lists 40 repositories and a public WebRTC-App repository written in JavaScript.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Manual connection option

Paranoid mode lets peers exchange SDP handshake text themselves, bypassing the signaling server and STUN/TURN.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

NAT traversal

STUN is used for discovery and Cloudflare TURN relays provide fallback connectivity through restrictive networks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Network support

The service uses WebRTC with STUN/TURN traversal to connect browsers across different networks, with TURN relay as a fallback when needed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Notable news

The maker's blog published a corporate-Wi-Fi troubleshooting article dated June 4, 2026 explaining firewall failures and TURN fallback.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Pairing

The FAQ says persistent device pairing is supported for up to three paired devices per account, with pairings stored locally.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Privacy architecture

The signaling server routes connection-handshake metadata and does not receive file content; the maker says it does not persist room IDs after the last peer disconnects.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Privacy collection

The privacy policy says the operator cannot access file contents, filenames, transfer metadata or in-app chat messages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Repository activity

The public repository shows 166 commits, no releases, zero stars and zero forks at the time viewed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Retained data

Ephemeral room and WebRTC handshake data lasts only while a room is active, while Cloudflare access logs are typically retained for less than 30 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Self-hosting

The repository documents npm installation, Astro development/build commands and Wrangler commands for running or deploying the signaling worker.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Signaling architecture

A temporary WebSocket signaling server exchanges SDP and ICE connection metadata but does not carry file bytes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Support limitation

The operator states there is no support team and no service-level agreement because the project is maintained by one person.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Third-party infrastructure

Hosting and signaling use Cloudflare, while Google STUN is used for WebRTC discovery; Google Analytics and possible AdSense run on content pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Transfer recovery

If a transfer disconnects, it can resume from the last byte saved on the recipient’s device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Transfer resume

Interrupted transfers resume from the last byte stored in the receiver's Origin Private File System rather than restarting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

Transfer size

The service states that it has no file-size ceiling and has tested transfers above 100 GB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · filetransfernow.com

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