OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and macOS through the MTP protocol.
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Openmtp
OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and a Mac using a dedicated macOS file transfer application.
About Openmtp
OpenMTP is an open-source application for macOS that transfers files between a Mac and Android or other MTP devices over USB. It displays the local computer and the connected device in split panes and allows selection between internal memory and SD card.
It includes drag-and-drop handling, grid and list views, and keyboard shortcuts for file navigation, and supports transfer of multiple files larger than 4GB. It requires macOS 10.14 or higher; macOS 10.13 and earlier have limited support and require OpenMTP v3.1.15 with Legacy MTP mode.
Key features
- USB connection between Mac and Android or other MTP devices
- Choose between internal memory and SD card on device
- Transfer multiple files larger than 4GB
- Split-pane views for local computer and device
- Grid and list views with drag-and-drop file handling
- Keyboard shortcuts for file navigation
Best for: People on macOS 10.14 or later who need to move files between a Mac and an Android or other MTP device via USB.
Good for
- Open-source under MIT license
- States no collection of personally identifiable information
- Supports transfer of files larger than 4GB
Watch out for
- Requires macOS 10.14 or higher; macOS 10.13 and earlier have limited support
Openmtp at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Openmtp FAQ
Where should OpenMTP be downloaded from?
Only from openmtp.ganeshrvel.com, the github.com/ganeshrvel/openmtp repository, or formulae.brew.sh/cask/openmtp, due to copycat websites.
What macOS versions does OpenMTP support?
macOS 10.14 or higher. macOS 10.13 and earlier have limited support and require OpenMTP v3.1.15 with Legacy MTP mode.
How can OpenMTP be installed with Homebrew Cask?
For newer versions, use: brew install openmtp --cask.
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