hfs
HFS serves files from a local disk through the web, allowing users to share files from their own server.
About hfs
HFS (HTTP File Server) lets you share files directly from your own computer through the web. Instead of uploading files to a third-party service, you run HFS locally and give others browser access to selected files and folders. The site describes it as forever free software.
To use it, you install and run HFS on your computer, choose which files and folders to make accessible, and then open them from a phone or another computer using a standard browser. You can create accounts to limit access, manage files by deleting, moving or renaming them, monitor activity in real time, and adjust bandwidth use. Additional options include plugins, themes, HTTPS support, and resume for interrupted uploads and downloads.
It suits people who want to serve files from their own disk with their own rules, including sharing large files without uploading them first or controlling access by account.
Key features
- Share files and folders from local disk via browser
- Create user accounts to limit file access
- Resume interrupted uploads and downloads
- Delete, move and rename files remotely
- Install plugins to add extra functions
- Play some files directly in the browser
Best for: People who want to share files from their own computer through a web browser.
Good for
- Free software for self-hosted file sharing
- No need to upload files before sharing
- Access works through a standard web browser
Watch out for
- Version 2.3-2.4 has a security issue and should not be used
hfs at a glance
- Website
- rejetto.com/hfs
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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hfs FAQ
What does HFS do?
It serves files from a local disk through the web so they can be accessed in a browser.
How do you share files with HFS?
Run HFS on your computer, select files and folders, then open them from another device using a browser. You can create accounts to limit access.
Is HFS free?
Yes, the site states it is forever free software.
Can I still use HFS version 2?
No, the site says versions 2.3-2.4 are dangerous due to a security vulnerability and should not be used.
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