Do I need to create an account or install an app on another device?

No. Open app directly in any modern browser on another device using the QR code or local network link. There is no sign-up, download, or app to install for instant file sharing when no devices setup is needed.

Is Chan Phở a free AirDrop alternative for Windows and Android?

Yes. Chan Phở is completely free and works like AirDrop but runs in any browser on Windows, Android, Mac, iOS, and Linux. Unlike AirDrop which is Apple-only, Chan Phở lets you share files between any devices on the same local network without installing an app.

Does Chan Phở work without an internet connection?

Yes. Chan Phở only needs a local network (Wi-Fi or LAN). No internet connection is required. Files transfer directly between devices over your local network without touching any external server.

P2P Direct · Auto Server Relay Backup

Send files directly to nearby devices with instant P2P file sharing.

Free AirDrop alternative for any device. Instantly transfer large videos, photos, and documents between any iPhone, Android, Mac, or PC on your network. Fast, private, and effortless.

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Direct P2P network transfer when possible. Relay when needed.

Files move directly between devices over local P2P connection. If network barriers prevent a direct P2P link, your server seamlessly handles the transfer via relay mode.

Open: Open app in browser using the QR code or address from another device on the same local network.
Send: Send files up to 500 MB directly to connected nearby devices with real-time transfer progress.
Cleanup: The current server process attempts best-effort cleanup of tracked files after roughly one hour.

P2P Local File Sharing

How Instant P2P File Sharing Works Across Local Network Devices

Send files directly between nearby devices over your local Wi-Fi or LAN network with zero app downloads, no cloud storage limits, and no mandatory registration.

1. Open App in Browser on Another Device

To begin file sharing, open app in your browser or scan the QR code to connect another device on the same local network. When no devices are online yet, you can pre-stage files to send automatically once a device joins.

2. Send Files Directly via Local P2P Transfer

Select your files and start direct P2P transfer straight over WebRTC DataChannels. Direct peer-to-peer file transfer streams data straight between nearby devices over maximum local network bandwidth.

3. Privacy & Best-Effort Cleanup

Files stay strictly on your local network. If the channel does not open before the connection timeout, the configured server relays the file. The current server process attempts best-effort cleanup of tracked files after roughly one hour.

Frequently Asked Questions About P2P File Sharing

How does Chan Phở send files to nearby devices?

Chan Phở prefers direct WebRTC transfer between nearby devices. If the channel does not open before the connection timeout, the configured server relays the file.

Do I need an account or an app on another device?

No. Chan Phở runs entirely in the browser. Open app directly in browser on another device using the QR code or link. There is no sign-up, download, or app to install for instant file sharing when no devices setup is needed.

What happens when no devices are online yet?

When no devices are connected on your network, you can select and pre-stage your files. As soon as another device opens the app on your local network, transfer begins automatically.

How large a file can I send across local network devices?

You can send files up to 500 MB per transfer. The progress bar tracks real bytes across every recipient device on your network.

What happens to my files afterwards and how does cleanup work?

Files sent via direct P2P move straight between devices without central storage. For relayed transfers, the current server process attempts best-effort cleanup of tracked files after roughly one hour.

Which devices and browsers are supported for P2P file sharing?

Use a modern browser on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, or Linux. No platform-specific app is required to send files to another device.