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Life & fun · May 13, 2026

PeerHop

QR-based fast file transfer between Windows and any device

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What it does

PeerHop is a fast local file transfer app for Windows ↔ any device. I built it because I got frustrated with current sharing methods. WhatsApp uploads files through servers first, which slows large transfers, browser based apps like Snapdrop sometimes become RAM heavy, and apps like LocalSend can feel a bit complicated for non technical users during setup/discovery. With PeerHop, just open app on Windows, scan QR, and transfer directly over same network 🚀

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