LanternDrop 1.0.0

LanternDrop 1.0.0 is the first stable release for direct file and text transfer between a Windows PC and a phone on the same trusted private network. Scan the QR code and transfer through the phone browser—no phone app, account, cloud storage, or telemetry.

Highlights

• Send files and text from Windows to a phone.
• Receive files and text from a phone.
• Temporary QR-based sessions with automatic expiry and manual stop.
• Streamed uploads and downloads, HTTP Range support, collision-safe receives, cancellation, and partial-file cleanup.
• Dark and Light themes, Reduce Motion, transfer progress, speed, and activity.
• Stable-channel GitHub update checks; automatic checks remain optional and disabled by default.

Basic usage

1. Choose Send from this PC or Receive on this PC.
2. Select the content or destination and the trusted private-network adapter.
3. Start the temporary session, scan the QR code, and transfer through the phone browser.

Security and platform notes

• Use LanternDrop only on a trusted home LAN or personal hotspot. Public Wi-Fi is not recommended.
• Transfer traffic uses local HTTP and is not encrypted or end-to-end encrypted.
• The executable is not code-signed, so Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may show a warning.
• Windows Firewall may ask whether to allow LanternDrop on Private networks.
• Windows 11 x64 is the primary target.
• LanternDrop has not received an external security audit.
• Automatic download or self-installation of updates is not included.

Verify the download

Download SHA256SUMS.txt, then compare it with PowerShell:

Get-FileHash .\LanternDrop.exe -Algorithm SHA256
Get-FileHash .\LanternDrop-1.0.0-win-x64.zip -Algorithm SHA256

Developed by KLOWZY. See the LanternDrop README for screenshots, privacy details, and current limitations.

Copyright © 2026 KLOWZY. All rights reserved.

LanternDrop 0.1.0 Preview

LanternDrop 0.1.0 Preview

LanternDrop's first public preview makes it simple to exchange files and text between a Windows PC and a phone on the same trusted private network. Scan the QR code, transfer, and you're done—no phone app, account, cloud storage, or telemetry.

Highlights

• Send files and text from Windows to a phone.
• Receive files and text from a phone.
• Temporary QR-based sessions with automatic expiry and manual stop.
• Streamed uploads/downloads, HTTP Range support, collision-safe receives, cancellation, and partial-file cleanup.
• Dark and Light themes, Reduce Motion, and truthful transfer progress and speed.
• Manual update checks plus an optional automatic check, disabled by default.

Basic usage

1. Choose Send from this PC or Receive on this PC.
2. Select the trusted private-network adapter and start the temporary session.
3. Scan the QR code with the phone and transfer through its browser.

Important security and preview notes

• Use LanternDrop only on a trusted home LAN or personal hotspot. Public Wi-Fi is not recommended.
• Transfer traffic uses local HTTP and is not encrypted or end-to-end encrypted.
• The temporary random session token reduces casual unauthorized access but does not defend against a capable local traffic interceptor.
• The executable is not code-signed, so Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may show a warning.
• Windows Firewall may ask whether to allow LanternDrop on Private networks.
• This is preview software and has not received an external security audit.
• Windows 11 x64 is the primary target. Automatic installation of updates is not included.

Verify the download

Download SHA256SUMS.txt, then compare its SHA-256 values with the downloaded EXE or ZIP. In PowerShell:

Get-FileHash .\LanternDrop.exe -Algorithm SHA256
Get-FileHash .\LanternDrop-0.1.0-preview-win-x64.zip -Algorithm SHA256

The published checksum file is the authoritative list for these two assets.

Developed by KLOWZY. Read the LanternDrop README for screenshots, privacy details, and current limitations.

Copyright © 2026 KLOWZY. All rights reserved.