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Life & fun · October 24, 2017

Yopp – A very quick way to transfer a file from phone to computer

A very fast way to transfer a file from phone to computer and vice versa. - josephernest/Yopp

Yopp – A very quick way to transfer a file from phone to computer launched on October 24, 2017 with 62 votes, #804 of 3,169 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

Yopp is a file transfer tool that enables quick sharing of files between phones and computers. The software is designed for users who need a straightforward way to move files across devices without complicated setup or intermediary services. Built and shared on GitHub, it prioritizes simplicity and speed as its core functionality for everyday file transfers between mobile and desktop platforms.

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