OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and a Mac using a dedicated macOS file transfer application.
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OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and macOS through the MTP protocol.
About OpenMTP
OpenMTP is an open-source file transfer application for macOS that connects to Android devices over MTP via USB. The official website provides downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, installation instructions, and documentation. It supports phones, watches, cameras, and other MTP devices, including Samsung, Garmin, FujiFilm, Kindle, and Meta Quest VR headsets.
On the site you can download the app or install it with Homebrew, then connect a device with a USB cable and select File transfer mode. The app shows the Mac and the device side by side for drag-and-drop copying, with support for files over 4GB, switching between internal memory and SD card, renaming files and folders on the device, grid and list views, dark mode, and keyboard shortcuts.
It suits Mac users who need to move files between macOS and Android without Wi-Fi, accounts, or cloud storage. It requires macOS 10.14 or higher, with older versions needing v3.1.15 in Legacy MTP mode.
Key features
- Transfer files between Mac and Android over USB MTP
- Split-pane view with drag-and-drop copying
- Support for files larger than 4GB
- Switch between internal memory and SD card
- Rename files and folders on connected device
- Works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
Best for: Mac users who need to transfer files to and from Android and other MTP devices via USB.
Good for
- Free and open source under MIT license
- No Wi-Fi, account, or cloud required
- Supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
- Releases are signed and notarized by Apple
Watch out for
- Requires macOS 10.14 or higher for current versions
- Older macOS needs v3.1.15 with Legacy MTP mode
- Requires USB cable and File transfer mode selection
OpenMTP at a glance
- Website
- openmtp.ganeshrvel.com
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Android, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OpenMTP FAQ
Is OpenMTP safe to use?
It is open source under the MIT license, releases are signed and notarized by Apple, and it does not collect personally identifiable information.
Which Macs does OpenMTP support?
It requires macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or higher. macOS 10.13 and earlier have limited support and require OpenMTP v3.1.15 with Legacy MTP mode.
How do I transfer files from Android to Mac with OpenMTP?
Download the build for Apple Silicon or Intel, connect the phone with a USB cable and select File transfer, then drag and drop files between the Mac and phone panes.
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