tonyantony300 / dashbeam

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# File transfer doesn't need to be complicated
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A free and open-source file transfer tool that harnesses the power of cutting-edge peer-to-peer networking, letting you transfer files directly without storing them on cloud servers.
Why rely on WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive when you can reliably and easily transfer files directly, end-to-end encrypted and without revealing any personal information?
## Features
- **Cross-platform** - Desktop, Android, CLI, and browser - no install on the web
- **Any file, any size** - Files or folders, BLAKE3-verified
- **Multi-gigabit speeds** - Saturates fast connections
- **Nearby** - LAN auto-discovery; Pair & Send
- **Paired devices** - Pair once with a code (remote) or Nearby; send without tickets
- **Trusted devices** - Opt a paired device into auto-accept; its files land without a prompt
- **Resumable & multi-peer** - Resume interrupted transfers; share to many at once
- **Dial by key** - Connect by device identity, not IP address
- **Roaming** - Switch Wi-Fi, cellular, or networks mid-transfer without dropping
- **Code, Link or QR** - Receiver needs no install (browser or app)
- **Preview & history** - See before download; local transfer log
- **Advanced debug mode** - Opt-in diagnostics for under the hood transparency
- **Private** - No accounts, tracking, or ads; direct device-to-device
- **Encrypted** - TLS 1.3 end-to-end; authenticated tickets
- **Self-host relays** - Unthrottled remote transfers via your own relay (Settings → Infra)
- **Always reachable** - Background tray/service, notifications, start at login
- **Lightweight & free** - Small installs; open source, no limits
## Real-world stats
| Metric | Reported |
|--------|--------|
| **Largest transfer** | 452 GB |
| **Fastest large transfer** | 54 GB @ 123 MB/s (~1 Gbps) |
| **High-speed bulk transfer** | 328 GB @ 93 MB/s |
| **Peak speed measured** | 125 MB/s (1 Gbps) |
*Transfer throughput depends on your device, network, and connection path.*
## Installation
The easiest way to get started is by downloading one of the following versions for your respective operating system:
 Platform 
 Recommended 
 Other formats 
 Size 
 💻 Windows (x64) 
 Setup.exe 
 MSI , Portable ZIP 
 ~10 MB 
 💻 macOS (Universal) 
 DashBeam.dmg 
 Apple Silicon , Intel 
 ~15 MB 
 💻 Linux (amd64) 
 DashBeam.deb 
 .rpm , AppImage 
 ~13 MB 
 📱 Android 
 arm64 APK , armv7 , universal 
 ~15 MB 
 ⌨️ CLI 
 Downloads 
 - 
 ~4-5 MB 
 🌐 Web (Limited throughput) 
 app.dashbeam.net 
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More options at GitHub Releases or in Downloads page.
Running into problems? See Troubleshooting for common issues