SnapDrop
A web-based quick image transfer solution. Open a browser on any device, share the link, and images move instantly — no app install, no account, no cable.
The Problem
Transferring images between two devices on the same network shouldn't require AirDrop (Apple only), cloud uploads, email to yourself, or hunting for a cable. It should just work — on any device, any OS, instantly.
SnapDrop strips the process down to its simplest form.
How It Works
SnapDrop runs as a lightweight Node.js server on your local network. Any device with a browser can open it. Select an image on one device, and it appears on another in seconds — transferred directly over the local network, never touching the cloud.
Features
- Works on any device with a modern browser
- No app install required — just a URL
- No cloud upload — transfers stay on your local network
- Fast — images transfer in seconds
- No accounts, no sign-up, no friction
- Self-hosted — you control your own data
Who It's For
Small offices, workshops, photographers on-site, event teams — anyone who regularly needs to move images between devices without the overhead of cloud services or platform lock-in. It's particularly useful in environments where internet access is limited or where data privacy matters.
Self-Hosted
SnapDrop is designed to be self-hosted on any machine running Node.js. Setup takes minutes, and once it's running, everyone on the network can use it immediately from their browser.