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Snapdrop on Windows Pc

Developed By: Tanuj M.

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 21, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version v1.2
Size 45.2 KB
Release Date April 23, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (2)]

What's New:
Now both Pairdrop and Snapdrop websites are supported!Easily transfer files and texts between phones, tablets and laptops. No login, no ads. Powered by... [see more]

Description from Developer:
HOW TO USE:

1. Open the app on your phone.
2. Visit snapdrop.net or pairdrop.net on other device.
3. Tap on a device name and select files to transfer.


KNOWN ISSUES:
1. Might n... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Snapdrop and install on Windows PC. Snapdrop is free Tools app, developed by Tanuj M.. Latest version of Snapdrop is v1.2, was released on 2024-04-23 (updated on 2024-04-21). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Snapdrop is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Snapdrop on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Snapdrop on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Snapdrop on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Snapdrop using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Snapdrop" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Snapdrop on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Snapdrop" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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HOW TO USE:

1. Open the app on your phone.
2. Visit snapdrop.net or pairdrop.net on other device.
3. Tap on a device name and select files to transfer.


KNOWN ISSUES:
1. Might not work with VPN enabled on your devices.
2. The app renames all the downloaded files to something starting with File_. You'll find these files in your Downloads folder.
3. There are times when it just won't work and there's nothing the app developer can do about it. The issue is related to the website. Please refresh, restart or try again later.

CREDIT:
This app and logo is based on the free and open source Snapdrop project by Robin Linus.
Source: www.github.com/robinlinus/snapdrop
Website: www.snapdrop.net


APP:
Developed by Tanuj. Free and open source. No login, no ads.
Source: www.github.com/tanujnotes/snapdrop
Connect: www.twitter.com/tanujnotes


FEATURE REQUESTS:
Features are chosen very carefully because complexity grows exponentially with each other feature. We focus very narrowly on a single use case: instant file transfer. Please don't be sad if we decline your feature request for the sake of simplicity. Thank you for understanding.


PRIVACY:
None of your files are ever sent to any server. Files go directly from one device to another and are encrypted by default.


Thank you!
Now both Pairdrop and Snapdrop websites are supported!
Easily transfer files and texts between phones, tablets and laptops. No login, no ads. Powered by Pairdrop.net & Snapdrop.net.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.