FileTouch — The Fast Way to Transfer Files Across Devices

FileTouch — The Fast Way to Transfer Files Across DevicesFileTouch is designed to make moving data between devices fast, intuitive, and secure. Whether you’re sending a single photo from your phone to a tablet, syncing large project folders between computers, or sharing documents with colleagues, FileTouch focuses on speed and simplicity without sacrificing privacy or control.

What makes FileTouch fast?

FileTouch speeds come from a blend of technologies and design choices:

• Direct device-to-device transfer: Whenever possible, FileTouch establishes a direct connection (Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or local network peer-to-peer) between devices so data doesn’t need to route through remote servers. This reduces latency and avoids bandwidth caps imposed by cloud providers.
• Adaptive transfer protocol: FileTouch automatically detects the best available transfer channel and switches dynamically. For example, if both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi network, it uses a high‑speed local socket; if not, it falls back to encrypted relay via a nearby peer or secure cloud relay.
• Parallel and chunked transfers: Large files are broken into chunks and transferred in parallel streams. This maximizes throughput on multi‑core systems and over networks with variable packet loss.
• Delta sync: For files that change frequently (documents, code, large media projects), FileTouch transmits only the changed parts rather than the whole file, dramatically reducing transfer time for updates.
• Compression and hardware acceleration: Files are optionally compressed (lossless for documents, configurable for media) before transfer. When available, hardware acceleration (AES crypto offload, GPU compression) reduces CPU overhead and speeds up processing.

Core features

• Fast local transfers via Wi‑Fi Direct and LAN discovery.
• Secure encrypted transfers using end‑to‑end AES‑GCM with ephemeral key exchange.
• Cross‑platform apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
• Background sync and scheduled transfers for large backups.
• Selective sync and folder mirroring with version history.
• Share links with optional expiry and password protection when using cloud relay.
• Automatic resume for interrupted transfers.
• Command‑line interface and REST API for automation and integration.

Typical use cases

• Photographers moving RAW photos from camera or phone to a workstation.
• Remote teams sharing large design assets and video files without waiting for cloud uploads.
• Students and educators exchanging lecture recordings and presentations across campus Wi‑Fi.
• Developers syncing code repositories and build artifacts between local machines and test servers.
• Regular backups of device folders to a home NAS or another device.

Security and privacy

FileTouch emphasizes privacy by prioritizing direct transfers and encrypting any data that must pass through relays. Key aspects:

• End‑to‑end encryption: Files are encrypted on the sender before transit and decrypted only on the receiver.
• Ephemeral key exchange: Keys are generated per session; no long‑term keys are stored on servers.
• Minimal metadata: Only essential metadata (file size, type, transfer status) is logged and retained for troubleshooting; personal identifiable metadata is not stored.
• Optional anonymous mode: For additional privacy, FileTouch can strip optional metadata and use anonymized relay routing.

Performance tips

• Ensure both devices are on the same high‑speed Wi‑Fi network for best throughput.
• For very large transfers, connect at least one device via Ethernet.
• Turn on parallel transfers in settings for multi‑file batches.
• Use delta sync for frequently updated large files (e.g., VM images, databases).
• Keep the app updated to benefit from protocol and performance improvements.

Integration and automation

FileTouch provides a CLI and REST API for scripting and integration:

• Automate nightly backups from a workstation to a NAS.
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to move build artifacts to test machines.
• Trigger transfers from other apps using system hooks or simple shell scripts.

Example CLI usage:

filetouch send --target "Workstation-01" --folder /projects/reports --encrypt --resume filetouch receive --port 54210 --output /mnt/backup 

Pricing and editions

FileTouch typically offers these tiers:

• Free: Basic transfers, small file size limits, limited history.
• Pro: Higher size limits, delta sync, scheduled transfers, priority support.
• Team/Enterprise: Central management, SSO, admin controls, customizable relays, SLA.

Final thoughts

FileTouch aims to remove friction from moving files. By combining direct device links, adaptive protocols, and smart sync features, it delivers fast transfers while keeping data private and manageable. For anyone frustrated by slow uploads, complex cloud permissions, or large files that never finish transferring, FileTouch can be the practical, faster alternative.