Openmtp
Openmtp is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for macOS. OpenMTP - Advanced Android File Transfer Application for macOS. It has 7,629 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at ganeshrvel/openmtp.
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About Openmtp
Transferring files between macOS and Android or any other MTP devices has always been a nightmare. There are a few File Transfer MTP apps that are available online but most of them are either too expensive or come with bad UI/UX. The official "Android File Transfer" app for macOS from Google comes with bugs, innumerable limitations, some of which include - not being able to transfer files larger than 4GB, frequent disconnections, and being unable to rename the folders or files on the Android/MTP devices.
Install Openmtp
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Is Openmtp free and open source?
Yes. Openmtp's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Openmtp?
Homebrew: brew install --cask openmtp. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v3.3.0).
Is Openmtp still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 23, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.