OpenMTP | Android File Transfer for macOS

2 min readJan 20, 2019

Transferring files between macOS and Android or any other MTP devices has always been a nightmare. There are a few File Transfer MTP apps which 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, unable to rename the folders or files on the android/MTP devices. Most of the other apps available online uses either WiFi or ADB protocol to transfer the files, which is an extremely time-consuming process.

Countless searches to find an app to solve these problems and failing to find one made me restless. So, I took the leap and decided to create an app for us that could help us have a smooth and hassle-free file transfer process from macOS to Android/MTP devices. Created with the objective of giving back to the community, we can all use this app for free in this lifetime.

Features

Plug and Play. No hassles, easy and instant connection.
Connect via USB cable — Highest data transfer rates.
Transfer multiple files which are larger than 4GB in one go.
Select between Internal Memory or SD Card.
Split pane views for both Local Computer and MTP device.
Drag ‘n Drop, Grid/List views and the other advanced File Manager features are available.
Safe, Transparent and Open-Source.
We don’t collect any personally identifiable information.
It’s FREE and shall ALWAYS remain FREE!!