openmtp ☆

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Description:
Android file transfer

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.2.25@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: android file-transfer productivity utility open-source

Install: brew install --cask openmtp

About:
OpenMTP is a native, open-source macOS application designed for fast and secure Android file transfer via USB. It provides a dual-pane interface that allows users to directly access and manage files on their Android device, bypassing cloud services and slow wireless connections. The tool prioritizes performance and user privacy, offering a reliable alternative to the deprecated Android File Transfer utility.

Key Features:

Dual-pane interface for easy drag-and-drop file management
High-speed file transfers over USB connection
No cloud dependency - files are transferred directly
Native macOS application with a clean, modern UI
Open-source and completely free to use

Use Cases:

Transferring large media files (photos, videos) from a Mac to an Android device
Managing and organizing files on an Android device directly from a desktop interface
Performing secure, offline backups of Android device data to a Mac

Alternatives:

Android File Transfer – OpenMTP is considered a more stable and user-friendly replacement for Google's official utility, which is known for being buggy and unreliable.
AirDroid – Unlike AirDroid, which relies on Wi-Fi and cloud services, OpenMTP uses a direct USB connection for faster speeds and enhanced privacy.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 27, 2023 6:05pm	3.2.10	0	VERSION_BUMP	faa3d9c6
Nov 14, 2022 7:04am	3.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	99c08bc8