# Openmtp (open-source file sync and transfer app)

> Openmtp is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for macOS. OpenMTP - Advanced Android File Transfer Application for macOS. It has 7,490 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at ganeshrvel/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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/ganeshrvel/openmtp |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 7,490 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Website | https://openmtp.ganeshrvel.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | File sync & transfer |
| Latest release | v3.3.0 (Aug 22, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 23, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask openmtp
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/openmtp

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