Photon - file share (FOSS)

Abhilash Hegde

O aplikaciji

Photon is an open-source cross-platform file-transfer application built using flutter. It uses http to transfer files between devices. You can transfer files between devices that run Photon.(No wi-fi router is required ,you can use hotspot)


Platforms
- Android
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS


*Current features*

- Cross-platform support
For instance you can transfer files between Android and Windows

- Transfer multiple files
You can pick any number of files.

- Pick files faster
Pick and share multiple files faster.

- Smooth UI
Material You design.

- Open-source and ad free
Photon is open-source and completely free without any ads.

- Works between the devices connected via mobile-hotspot / between the
devices connected to same router (same local area network)**

- HTTPS and token based validation support on photon v3.0.0 and above

- Supports high-speed data transfer
Photon is capable of transferring files at a very high rate but it depends
upon the wi-fi bandwidth.
(No internet connection required)


*Note:
- 150mbps + speed is not a clickbait and its actually attainable with 5GHz wi-fi /hotspot. However if you are using 2.4GHz wi-fi/hotspot, it supports up-to 50-70mbps.*
- Photon doesn't support HTTPS on versions older than v3.0.0. Older versions use random code generation on url for security which is still vulnerable to bruteforce attack. Use HTTPS when possible and use photon within trusted networks.

Što je novo

- True folder share with preserving folder structure across all platforms
- HTTPS support on photon v3.0.0 and above with self-signed certificates
- Improved device discovery using mDNS
- Significant improvement in file(s) fetch time
- UI enhancements